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Neat job Simon :) I've been thinking of investing in one of the ATPC bendy hoses, does it work well? you said you can pull the hose out & sweep the shavings down the hole; I suppose this way you will always be able to find your Pencil, Callipers, Wax stick, Chuck key, etc. etc. They will all...

Hi sooty, glad you're getting this sorted. I noticed earlier in the topic that you said . I don't have this lathe, but looking at the description in Axminster it says I also think that having a high stool to "rest" on would be a good idea. you could also sit on the stool while sanding &...

wise decision RPM. :wink: If you enjoy the book half as much as me, then I'll have enjoyed it twice as much as you :D :D :D :D Happy reading Twister

Andrew said I'll second that :D :D Twister

I voted no. Being stuck in the suburbs of London, it simply takes too long to get anywhere :evil:

Hi Rob, not sure about the bench size, but if yu're giving it some TLC you may find this link usefull http://www.lathes.co.uk/myford-ml7/ Twister

WiZeR, enjoying the story so far - great work :) when you're running the cable for the electrics you might consider running up and across the ceiling (protected by conduit), rather than under the floor. if you do then you can mount a double socket directly over the central area of your shop...

Like Paul I have a problem with Cedar of Lebanon - it males me itch like crazy. This is a real pity because (a) it's such a joy to turn :D (b) both the shop & myself smell great for days :lol: and (c) SWMBO's got me making ten 12inch platters from it for her dining table :roll: The only other...

That's the spirit :wink: Best of luck with it - let us know how you get on 8-[

Byron, have followed the post with interest. You're doing a fantastic job, and it's great that you're sharing the process with everyone. Not that I'm jealous but I feel like knocking down my workshop and starting again :cry: . I noticed you've put Kettle & radio on your list, don't forget...

Phil, 10 out of 10 for effort, listen to SWMBO & don't bin it. While I'm no expert, I agree with Russell, turning a bowl like that on the end grain is always going to be difficult. It may be easier to split the log (which will relieve some stress, and then cut into smaller blanks. If it...

Hi RPM, Chas is spot on. I started turning this year & keith Rowley's book is the one I refer to most often. It's well worth getting hold of. If you're impatient (like me :x ) and want an immediate source of reference, then Brian Cliffords site here...

Thanks guy's, the finish on both is just a couple of thin coats of cellulose & a rub with the Liberon wax stick. the base of the Yew lamp was a bit tricky as it's basically an inverted natural edge bowl and the corners can give the nuckles quite a rap. Andrew, If it's not a rude question; what...

To be honest Russell there wasn't a whole ammount of dust. I tend to hold the extractor hose very close to the work when sanding, and providing it's not too late at night, I open the front & back doors of the shop and blow all the dust out wtth the compressor :shock: it's a lot easier than...

Sooty, I've also used waxol in the past; problem is it really needs to be heated to penetrate well and SWMBO was not very impressed with the smell that permeated from the kitchen :evil: :evil: . Also I found that it stays rather tacky & attracts loads of dust. These days SWMBO gets me those...