Recent content by Mezza

I don't get rashes yet! but I do have to watch myself with Eucalyptus. I'm asthmatic and I know woodturning isn't the best hobby in the world for me but I always work with a mask and goggles. If I ever happen to come across clove scented wood I have to steer clear but anything heavily scented...

Hi Andrew Its just short of 5 " which is a nice size considering I did no measuring. :) Mez

Hi Sooty Well I can't say I can help you much on this but I have been turning my first practice bobbins this week and one of them happened to be eucalyptus so maybe this will give you an idea. Mez[/img]

Thanks Graham I've been eyeing up some lovely pen kits/blanks and am extremely tempted. Mez

Hi Graham Thanks for that link I've held glass and personally there not for me. I think I'll give the Corian a miss I like quite thin bobbins. I have mostly plastic ones at the moment(even if they are nearly as old as me) but there not very nice to work with. I may a bit of apply coming my...

Oh yes I looked at this one the other day. I've been trying to find grids for ages so this is brilliant. It's been a while since i designed some of my own patterns but I'm sure it will come back to me soon enough. Mez

Thanks Graham I have ordered that book and it should be here in a couple of days. I am hoping I'll be popping over your way but not sure when so will give you a shout when I know more. Mez

Hi Graham I wasn't thinking of pens to be honest looks a bit complicated so was thinking wouldn't they make fab looking bobbins but wasn't sure if I could use the material. Mez

Looking ahead at what kind of woods i'd like to try I found these on ebay but not having much knowledge on woods am not sure if I could use this. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16-pen-blanks-blu ... dZViewItem What do you think? Mez [/url]

Well done Robert I hope my first attempt will be half as good. Mez

Thanks for that Graham I must admit I have no idea where to start in Northants and thats not very far from me at all. I should have my lathe by then as well so get an idea of my next pet project. Mez

Thank you for the help. I'm just getting the finances sorted for it, which should be by the end of the month at the latest then yeah I will have my lathe. I reckon that gives me enough time to do some reading done so I'm ready to have a play. Many Thanks Mez

I used to do some wood turning back in my schooldays and now hubby has given me the go ahead for a small lathe. I'm looking for something to make lacemaking bobbins with but I reall don't know what is best. I have seen a Clark 240V which takes pieces up to 20" but this seems a bit big for...