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There was a very young oak tree growing in my garden but it had to ve cut down as it was affecting the other plants around it. It is about as thick as your wrist and about eight feet tall. is this worth keeping to potentially turn? if so what do i need to do to it?

I want to get a chuck that can expand into a dovetail when im making bowls. And that can also fit onto faceplate rings. Which one should i get? I have a ¾" x 16TPI spindle and im not sure which chuck does what. Any help welcomed. Lower prices are more welcome with my low budget! :roll: Also...

Hey, Met a pair of chaps the other week who were part of the norfolk turners association. they invited me along to one of their meetings, of which i can't attend until i have left school. I was just wondering of any of you guys are part of this association, and can give me some information...

Just thought I'd like to show you guys my finished AS product. It is a mood lamp designed for use when playing music or in the period of relaxation before you go to bed. Its a two tone base turned on the lathe (no idea what wood) finished with shellac and furniture wax, with a series of...

Just started on my banksia nut after my Dt exam in the workshops It was erm... interesting. i find that i cant seem to get rid of the soft furry stuff without going in so deep that there is nothing left of it! how big can they get as im guessing this is a small one? it is about less than a...

hey guys sorry i haven't been on much, been busy at boarding school where they don't allow picture posting on forums, which is criminal but what can you do my kindly dt teacher has given me a nut. it is long and big and has holes in it. i tried googling it, but that only works if you know what...

my brother asked me to use the offcut from my goblet to fashion him a dish. i wonder what a student of 19 would want one for?? :wink: anyway here it is and please bear in mind i did it in 20 mins, so the finish isnt immaculate. 3cm by 7cm

Hi This is my first goblet, made from yew. Measures 3" x 6" and is finished with beeswax. Special thanks go to Jenx for helping me with the methods Criticism welcome Roger

Just been turning my goblet and this has led to my realization that YEW IS GOD its so nice to turn and finished so well. not just smooth but has a silky soft touch with is divine Say aye if you agree Share any yew experiences

I have a nice piece of yew that i wish to turn a goblet from. What methods do you recommend?

This is my first bowl, made from ash with natural charms Made it a few days ago but didnt have time to upload it Criticisms wanted

I have purchased myself a new chuck from machine mart - the clarke one. After playing with it a bit i have discovered that each grip moves inward individually, and it is difficult to centre it accurately. Any tips on centering with this type of chuck? Thanks

I have a nice piece of seasoned elm burr. What shall i do with it? the side that i want to mount a faceplate to is te burr side, and thsi will make bowl making difficult Any help please Thanks

Upon finishing my ash bowl I didn't have enough room to use my parting tool, and used a tenon saw. Is this good practice? I was debating this with my father and wish to prove him wrong. Any information regarding this would be most appreciated Thanks Roger