Recent content by petercharlesfagg

The CL3 is a wonderful piece of equipment but like any other lathe you need to take time to learn the vagaries of using it! A good chuck is an essential as is some means of sharpening your tools so like others have pointed out leave something in the coffers! I wish I had bought a CL3 initially...

The CL3 is capable of turning 28" x 2" because that was the largest diameter I have ever turned, it became a really lovely platter that is adorning the wall of a home somewhere in London. BUT (A big but) The CL3 MUST have a better base than the stand that Record recommend. The metalwork is too...

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...

Me too! Another Airshield.

I am unaware of the circumstances of your accident but do you not have a push stick or several different shapes, sizes, etc? If you are cutting logs in the round then some form of cradle is to be recommended. I sympathise with you having been unfortunate only once of being stupid enough to...

All is not lost! Turn away the upper section and have an open type dish,it would be a waste of such lovely timber and time! The grain alone is worth preserving as something, at least! Peter.

Thankyou Peter, I was unaware that Chestnut supplied such things for gilding! I already have the microcrystalline wax in my cupboard! Warmest regards, Peter

Further to these replies. Thankyou everyone for your input, I contacted the company Gold Leaf Supplies and they recommended a wax called "Renaissance Wax" it is applied in thin coats and it hardens almost instantaneously and once dry can be buffed with soft lint free cloth. I discovered an...

Graham, This is my method, it works for me but it is probably different for others! With the lathe stopped I apply it neat with a piece of cloth, spreading it evenly over the surface. Allow it to dry off, then using some webrax or similar I spin it to denib. Stop lathe and reapply...

May I suggest you dump it in a tub of water for a few dfays, then most of the earth will fall off? Please check for stones embedded between the roots. It has potential! Axminster had a nice reduced price pressure washer at Woodworks in Daventry, perhaps a call to the Nuneaton branch...

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...

Sorry Greg, you didn't win it, I had the draw fixed and it takes pride of place in my workshop ready for me to start turning demonstrations in the New Year! May I suggest that for next years show you purchase more tickets (Increments of 50) to increase your chances, after all they were ONLY a...

If I might clarify just a small point made by Mr. Holman. Quote:- "but my understanding was that the show was for turners," It was decided to call the event "Woodworks@Daventry" because it would display all aspects of using wood not just for turning. The gathering of others such as marquetry...

Lovely piece of work, you must be very proud, I know I would be!! Peter.

If I remember correctly it was a folding stick and you placed it on the table beside me? You cannot say anything about my avatar and my real face, just look at your avatar??? Anyway, I sincerely hope that it was worth the effort coming to Daventry for the show? Regards, Peter.