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Friends, FYI. My woodturning business "Peters Platters" will as of the 1st. of January 2015 be closing down due to increasing health problems. I will not be stopping completely, I have no wish to dispose of a load of expensive gear, I will just have to pull in my horns and make fewer items...

Has everyone who purchased a ticket in the raffle been informed of the draw results, IF they have won? Prize number Raffle Prize Donated by Winning Ticket Number 1 Axminster Lathe Tudor Rose 1933 2 Evolution Chuck Axminster 1784 3 £50 Voucher Camvac 2356 4 £50 Voucher Felder 2164 5 Bowl Blank...

Woodworks@Daventry next weekend! http://www.tudor-rose-turners.co.uk/page36.html I look forward to meeting new and old friends over the 2 days. Remember that is is free parking and free entry! Regards, Peter

Friends, I am in the process of making new items for a forthcoming exhibition and I thought of using a piece that I had originally designed as a wedding gift for my daughter. The wedding took place but I hadn't finished the item and then they split up! Anyway, I have been using Gold Leaf for...

Friends, No doubt some of know precisely what I am describing? About 20 years ago I purchased from the then "Craft Supplies" in the UK before they became "Turners Retreat" a Layout Template. The template is made of some flexible plastic of some 14 inches diameter and divided up into the...

Friends, another listing from my archives that might prove useful? This list was produced in 1998. Regards, Peter. ............................................................................................."........................................................................ Toxic...

This information is dated but a lot of it still applies, I thought that those interested might like to "Save-as" to their own PC's if wanted. Some of the timber names are not as we recognise them here in the UK but a little search on-line will help. Regards, Peter...

After a long absence from the woodturning scene I am just getting my brain back into gear! Anyway, the telephone call! ......................................................................"........................................................... Telephone rang, nice gentleman asked if I...

Ironic that I should comment on swamp divers post and mention that I too make holes in the bottom of my bowls even now after all these years! Voila' Nice little thin bowl in sycamore 10 inches x 2, underside is beautiful but.............. Oh dear! I've gone through the bottom! So I...

Friends, Just a note to say what a great time it was to meet those who could attend! More than anything it was wonderful to put faces to names, I just apologise for forgetting them almost as soon as I met the people concerned! My thanks to Richard for taking on the challenge and to all those...

Friends, I purchased just before the festive period something that I have needed for a LONG time! In a local stable I saw some interlocking mats for the horses that have proved to be ideal in my workshop! They are not that expensive including P&P and delivery was rapid. Warmest regards Peter...

For years I had used my CL3 on a wooden stand with cast iron legs salvaged from a section of BOAC. (That dates them anyway!) Vibration was one of those things that I had become used to and accommodated to the best of my ability, but recently I accepted a commission that demanded precision and...

Friends, I feel sure that we all, from time to time, ignore that little voice in our head that says "Leave well alone"? Recently I had this experience but instead of heeding the advice I proceeded with the commission thinking that "It cannot be that difficult"! A lady wood collector asked...

I would very much like to pay my last respects to our late friend but not knowing Brackley nor having transport I would appreciate a lift if anyone is likely to take a route down the A361 from Daventry to Banbury? I would, naturally, offer some consideration towards the cost of fuel. Regards...

Anyone resident in Warwick, I have some information that might be to our advantage? Regards Peter.

At the recent Wood-Works show in Daventry a Mr. Howe, purchased some items of 2nd. hand machinery. Unfortunately, I was on the stand that day and when he collected his machinery I forgot one package that was part of his multi-deal! (I have been suitably chastised) If, Mr. Howe you are...

At the recent Wood-Works show in Daventry a Mr. Howe, purchased some items of 2nd. hand machinery. Unfortunately, I was on the stand that day and when he collected his machinery I forgot one package that was part of his multi-deal! (I have been suitably chastised) If, Mr. Howe you are...

Friends, I am in need of a piece of Burr Ash 16 inches square by 2 inches thick for a specific commission item. I know that any burrs on Ash are rare almost like Hens Teeth! Any assistance would be appreciated, I have already contacted Nigel Fleckney at Geddington and Good Timber at Nether...

Recently I have been posting in a thread concerning Forstner bits, their usage and speeds etc. Looking around the internet there are many hundreds of different designs of cutter available BUT only some of them are safe from a woodturning point of view. The central section or point is sometimes...

No doubt we have all been offered trees from gardens over the years and in the majority are those that have been used for target practice or "The amateurs guide to Tree Surgery" by the owners! Also usually the owners hype goes along the lines of "its a nice tree and holds many family members...