Recent content by Drew

Hi all, I need to get a hold of a piece of software to list my tools and gear. It's for two reasons really, one is for insurance purposes so I can list the tools and cost. The second is so I don't keep on duplicating purchases, it's happened a few times now and I'm getting fed up of giving...

It's been a while since I posted, so I thought I would put these up to let everyone see them. I've always promised myself I would make a copy of the saw insert I saw on NYW and finally I got round to it. It's a bit rough and ready but overall I'm pleased with it.

I'm very lucky, I have my dream lathe a Jet 5320b. So as far as I am concerned I am future proofed. It came on offer at just the right time and after some serious soul searching I got it. All I have to do now is live up to it's standards :lol: . Unfortunately the tailstock swingaway is...

Stanleymonkey it was thoroughly enjoyable from the first idea, working out how I was going to do it and finally getting down to getting my backside in gear and making it. Getting first place was the cherry on top. :D

Thanks for the feedback guys. A couple of points: Monkeybiter in my club if I had misrepresented myself I would be told in no uncertain terms. We progress through novice to intermediate by coming first three times and so on. The chopping board while spalted is not punky at all. I specifically...

Hi, just thought I would let you see what I have done lately as it's been a long time since I posted anything. This is a piece that I did for my club competition which was for a pestle and mortar. I'm very pleased to say that I came first in the novice category. The chopping board is spalted...

Just to correct you on the Sunderland club. It has sadly packed up. But I agree with you about Northumbria woodturners, they are a right friendly bunch and will help anyone who asks. They also do a beginners tutorial session. All the best Drew

Rutlands have just sent through an offer on their Dakota grinder for £49.95. I was just wondering if anyone has one or has any thoughts on this one. Is it worth the money - is it any good? Drew

Thanks to everybody for the information. Hopefully I will be getting my elf next week. all the best Drew

Thanks Mick That settles the issue. Here we go for an Elf then all the best Drew :lol: :lol: happy birthday to me happy birthday to me :lol: :lol:

Thanks for that Jon. It is the large Sorby tool that I got for my birthday. I think I might get the elf as well and then I have all the bases covered. All the best Drew

Hi all, a daft question for you, I've just had a birthday and am now the proud possessor of a Sorby texture and spiraling tool. But I have some spare cash left and have the opportunity to buy a Taylor elf for a reasonable amount. The question is does the elf do anything that the Sorby tool...

Well I went up to Hexhamshire Hardwoods today and what a difference. The chap up there couldn't have been more helpful. Well stocked with tools, turning blanks and finishes. All the English hardwoods and exotics you could want, I was like a kid in a sweet shop. Thanks for the information...

Thanks for that duncanh. I am intending to go in search of Hexhamshire Hardwoods this week. It'll be a nice run up there despite the weather and if I can find them and they are in then that will be a bonus. I have joined Sunderland Woodturners and a friendly bunch they are and I've seen some...

Just to let anyone in the Newcastle area know that when I went looking for Newcastle Hardwoods Ltd it appears as if it is no longer in operation. Also if anyone was contemplating going to Quay Timber, I wouldn't bother. When I went in and asked about hardwood offcuts I didn't even get the...