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Hi all, anyone have any offcuts of 40mm/45mm diameter round nylon or acetate bar, any length over 30mm. Bill.

Can anyone identify this wood please, tia Bill

Thx for reply, I haven't drilled any holes yet, just trial holes for the metal joints I have, the sizes I mentioned were just less than the joints I will use, hope that is understandable, I will measure the exact sizes 2moro at workshop. New to this sort of thing.( i make 1piece snooker cues...

Drill hole sizes to be tapped are 9.5 mm and 11.5mm. I am using ash & ebony.

Looking for metric taps for end grain, any advice or recommendations would be appreciated, Bill.

Hi Shockerz, I am by no means a pro at cue making, but have made some just as a hobby. By far the best finish is raw linseed oil (not boiled), mixed with a small amount of liquid wax, obviously experimentation is required. One of the best cue makers is near you (Mike Wooldridge), could be worth...

Thanks Dalboy, it is for my carving chisels, when you say thin would that be 1mm 2mm 3mm?.

What type of leather is best to use for a strop, also what thickness is best, Bill.

What would be the best product to finish a new oak stairway (newels handrails & spindles) i'm wanting to have it as close as possible to as it is now. Bill.

names will be added after finishing.

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I have made a memorial board out of oak, names will be added using gold paint, my query is what would be the best way of finishing the oak, Bill.

raw linseed oil will give you a very silky smooth finish.

hi all, i am after a parting chisel, at least that's what i think i need, (explanation needed), i need to square off the ends of the pieces i am turning, any advice would be appreciated, Bill.

spnidle size is 3/4in x 16tpi

thanks for info, which chuck would you advice.

hi ppl, am after your advice on which chuck would suit my needs, i am going to use it to hold snooker cues,so it needs to hold from 9mm to 32mm, i have been advised to go for a 3 jaw chuck, would that be right? my lathe is a coronet, any replies would be appreciated, cheers Bill.

hi Richard, thanks for reply,i have already made myself a steady.

hi Richard,what size of spindle gouge would you advice,also what is the best way for holding the blank at the headstock Bill.

that is the one Matt,thanks for that,could you tell me where i could get a manual,also the size of thread for a chuck,oh and another (sorry for being a pain,but am new to this)where would i get belts from Thanks in advance Bill.