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Howdy folks, long time no speak. I noted that Axi are £200 off the 1628 at the mo and I was about to pull the trigger and buy it (to finally replace my Coronet Elf) when I thought I would stop and check the chuck insert. It would seem that Sorby list an M33 x 3.5 insert but nobody seems to...

So, having seen it at the Detling show, I took the plunge last weekend and ordered the Pro Sander from the Hope website. It arrived yesterday. Fantastic thinks I, I have a bowl in the chuck at te moment, let's play! Hmm... No sanding pads! They could have thrown a couple in! I have ordered...

Folks Does anyone know where I can get a darkish oak bowl blank? Client is looking for about 8"x2.5" and would prefer the dark oak as "it matches the wardrobes". Random request, I know. I have looked at eBay, Yandles and TR but all they seem to have is light/white oak. TIA! Collin

So, playing with a piece of oak this afternoon, "Just one more pass..." First one I have done this to, although I am sure it won't be the last. Was going to see if I could cut the bottom out and replace it, but managed to tighten the chuck on the tenon instead of loosen it and crack the whole...

So, imagine the scene... It's 10.45pm, five minutes before last orders. You have had a really bad day, an argument with SWMBO and You really need a pint, just the one as it's a work day tomorrow. You realise that you have no cash and your local doesn't take cards. The nearest cash machine is...

It is fast becoming obvious to me that I have still have lots to learn, far more than I first thought! I turned this bowl from a spalted (hardly) white elm blank that was given to me. From tooling the surfaces were smooth and ready for sanding. Starting at 120 grit I went through to 600 and by...

Hi All First off, can anyone ID this wood for me please? And the question At the point where I am I am undecided whether to part this off as it is and let it stand alone, or leave the tenon on the bottom and make a base for it. The piece is just under 4 inches long. Which would you do and...

Can one of the Coronet single bed way owners please share how on earth they get the tail stock lined up straight when doing spindle work? I have just spent an hour turning a candlestick in a piece of Iroko, removed the tail stock to hollow out for the cup and the piece moved about 7mm, throwing...

My name is Collin and I have been registered (thanks CHJ!) but lurking for a few weeks. I am South Coast Based, just outside Portsmouth. Thought I had better say hi to all and show off a couple of bowls, one finished and one rough turned ( and now drying). I have a 1960s Coronet Elf, I...