Recent content by twosoc

Well I did it I went for the sip 12". I am thrilled with it. I managed to get it for £215.00 inc del and vat from westskeltonservices on ebay. Its a beast of a machine and only just fits in the workshop! The first thing I noticed was the weight, it weighs 65 kilos, so is much sturdier than...

Thanks all, I'm gonna keep looking, but I have found the 12" SIP on ebay fro £215 inc delivery. So maybe thats the one I will plump for. I'm also watching an Elektra Beckum BAS315, as it seems like it will fit into the small space that my existing one filled. Its important, as I really...

Greetings oh learned ones. My burgess bk2 is on its last legs and I would like to get a replacement. But, as I inherited this from my grandad, and didn't buy it I have no idea what is good value for money. I was thinking either of these...

Hi guys thanks for all your help. I managed to get it to work the other day and it really does give a nice finish, especially when sharpened. I'm gonna place an order with Chronos soon, and maybe pick up a tile drill too, then I can make the shaped pieces as well :D .

In my local Bodycare they arecurrently selling packets of tissues at 10p per pack. So what I hear you cry. Well, the difference is these are 100% non woven cotton. Basically they work like safety cloths at a fraction of the price, and also come in a handy plastic box. They are called Lotus...

Hi TEP that makes perfect sense! Its probably much cheaper than buting them seperately, I found them on Stiles and Bates I think, and they were about £9 or £10 each! Thats without the fittings. duncanh : I'll try that, to be honest I wasn't looking forward to trying to maintain the shape on...

Thanks jpt those videos were a great help. The trouble with professional videos is that they make everything look so easy. It flew through the wood like butter. I wonder if those extra tips would work with the one I have?

its the straight one if it makes a difference. I got to use it today on the inside of an ash box, and well... Meh.. Its alright but I couldn't get it to do much. Is it best to sharpen them first or do these things come ready sharpened?

Cool thanks, I'll try to give that a go tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get it to do something, maybe it needs sharpening. :roll:

Hi chaps I was bought the above mentioned tool for my birthday by the in-laws. What the hell do I do with it? I can't find any info on how to use it or what its main use is. Can I hollow out with it or is it specifically for finishing cuts? How do I hold it? I couldn't make it do a damn...

Ha, If I knew how to post piccys yes. I'll try to have a go this week. I don't think its beech, it turns similarly but it softer and doesn't have the darkish grain

Ha at least I've narrowed it down to what its not! I wonder where I can get some box to test it against?

Hi guys its brain picking time! Yesterday, after cleaning out the storage shed I came across a jenga set "liberated" from a pub it used to work in. Do any of you know what type of wood jenga sets are made from? its the normal sized one not the giant size. After spending most of the...