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    Robert sorby

    It's been a while that I have posted any thing in here but still playing with my lathe. Picked this up early in the week arrived today . Its in great condition and came with all the extras I will be requiring to keep my tools sharp. just finished this one for sister in law. tommo
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    2nd Bowl WIP

    Today I decided to cut one of the large logs i had in workshop. Then attacked it with chain saw to fit on lathe. Max diameter at the min is 280mm. But I am remaking the tool system that's missing to allow large bowls to be turned. By rotating the headstock through 90deg This will allow much...
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    bowl finish polish/wax

    I am now wondering what to use. I bought some hard wax from amazon but it does not seem to work that well . So now time to ask what do most folks use on here ,or is there a post i should be looking at. thanks tommo
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    1st bowl since I left school

    Well as it says above my 1st bowl turned after leaving school 40 odd years ago. Don't think it came out to bad for 1st effort C&C Welcome tommo
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    Had to make one once at least

    Well nearly made my first tool handle. Made a brass bit for the end of handle on metal work lathe. just need to find some brass tube or a bush at work to fit on the tool end of the handle. That's why not finished it yet need the size of brass ferrule first. Then I had a play with some...
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    What wood is this

    I have been give some logs by the guy next door. No idea what make it is so few pics answer on back on new Tenners please. i tried turning a bit tight grain and smooth. No idea what the last 2 logs are other than big. It`s pity no name in middle like in a stick of rock. Wife came down...
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    chuck jaws

    I am sure this question must have been asked in the past but I don't have time to search as the Wife is about to buy my xmas present. so if I buy a nova supernova2 chuck will the jaws from a patriot chuck fit onto it to allow me other turning options ? tommo
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    Replacement banjo

    Well Banjo has arrived at last from guy who made me one as the original one was missing when I got this myford from work. He did great job from my Fag packet drawing and even managed to make an extra support post to take the different size tool rests I bought on ebay. So had a play this...
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    grindstone wheel

    I have a bench grinder mounted on pedestal which I use for both polishing and grinding. What I would like to know is what type of wheel I should be using to finish off any turning chisels I will sharpen as and when required. I have read somewhere its a fine stone that's required to give that...
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    new to forum

    Just like to say hello to all members. I have just joined group tonight. I Will be looking through tips for lathe turning after I just acquired a myford mystro that work was throwing out as they are not allowed to use it any more for polishing metal shafts. only thing missing is the tool rest...
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