Recent content by Sarah250617

Hello, I'm relatively new to wood turning and have not long received my new Axminster lathe and I need a chuck. The SK100 is the one that is compatible with this lathe but it is rather pricey. Is there an alternative as I'm sure I've read somewhere that there could be but now can't find the...

Thanks Dave. That's very helpful. There just aren't any reviews out there for this lathe which I thought odd. I've also been looking at the Charnwood models too. The reviews aren't too bad and to be fair I am still learning so don't want to spend big money on it but do want it to last a few years.

Haha! My nephew loves it. Yes I did turn the resin. Turned the base first, made a mold. Poured and set the resin and then turned the whole thing. It turns quite nicely to be fair. Just a nightmare to polish up 😂

Very new to using a lathe (3 months) and I thought why not use resin too?? Not too bad 🙂

Hi all, New to the forum so looking for advice/reviews. I've been looking at the SIP range of lathes. Particularly the 01938 with the swivel head. It appears to have everything I need and in the right price range as I'm just starting out. I can't seem to find any reviews anywhere 😤 I...