Recent content by walnutboydave

It all depends on how much you are going to use them and what you are using them for. The tradesmen on our sites tend to go for Dewalt or Makita, but I have noticed a bit of a swing towards Milwaukee recently. I've always used Makita as they are pretty hard wearing and not quite as 'bling' (or...

Great video, but that took ages even for someone with his experience. I'd have gouges that ended up about an inch long if I tried that. I'll stick to the jigs and make sure it's the same every time.

Tanks for the replies everyone, and so far I can't see a problem with the kit. It looks like it is a bit of a bone of contention as to whether amateurs or professionals need a sharpening grinder and/or a jig, but for what I can see the jig takes all the guesswork out of the issue and keeps the...

Sorry for bringing this back up again, but I need a sharpening set up and have a limited budget. I was thinking of buying one of these with the woodturners sharpening package: https://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/wg200-8-wet-stone-sharpening-system-package-deal...

Hello everyone, just a quick note to introduce myself. I've joined the forum as I have just purchased an old record power wood turning lathe that I've been eyeing up for some time. I love working with wood, making bits of (very amateur) furniture for our house, along with a small picture framing...