Recent content by woodbutcher1

Hi. I ordered the Stuart Mortimer Book yesterday, it arrived this morning. What a superb Book, i can recommend it to anyone who wants to try and add another technique to their portfolio. Woodie :wink:

Thanks for thew Info, i think i will be sending away for one of those!! Cheers Woodie :wink:

Hi. I did get some woodturning related presents. Mainly new Chisels, and the Sorby Sharpening system, what a difference that made to the chisels!! and my turnings!! I upgraded my machine to the best i could afford at the time, and got the Record CL4, good lathe, with some minor flaws...

Hi. I have been using coloured powder paint, tapioca/rice mix and fibreglass resin. the tapioca/rice mix shows up lovely and is like a marble effect when turned. One thing though put the rice through a blender to break them into smaller pieces. Woodie :wink:

Hi. Where did you get the spindle copier attachment from, i am looking for one at the minute. Workshop is really clean, give us some hints on how you do it. Cheers :wink:

Hi. Thanks for the information. I am just about to order his book. Thanks again Woodie :wink:

Very nice work, well done. I do like the shapes, have never turned leylandi, i don`t think i will after the trouble you went through with it. I hads some alder that was very dry and had spalted, i used a lot of sanding sealer on it and i can say the sanding sealer trick does work very well...

Brilliant turning, well done. I have some yew in storage, will be turning something like yours, thanks for the idea. I have always stored my wet wood with wax on the ends, it has stopped the end cracks. Cheers Woodie :wink:

Hi. I had a Perform CCL lathe for approx 18mths, i did have a few problems with it. Cutting out, unable to turn the stuff i wanted to as the machine was not up to it, i.e slowing down when pressure was applied to it. Luckily i didnt pay to much for it as it was second hand. I have now...

Hi. May i recommend this site if you are just beginning. Loads of References. www.turningtools.co.uk/ Wonderful website for beginners. I have downloaded some, also may i suggest joining a club in your local area. I am lucky where i am, i have a proffesional woodturner 14 miles away, and we...

Thanks everyone for the website addresses. Will speed up the build of toys. Thank you again. Cheers Woodie :wink:

Hi to all. I am after a stockist of wheels for wooden toys i am in the process of making. Some of the toys will be rideable. Others will be models. I hope some-one can help, thank you. Woodie

Hi. I just thought i would add a link to help people to do spiral tuning. I have used the method myself recently, did look nice, until i had a small accident. It Broke in to two pieces. http://home.att.net/~waterfront-woods/A ... intro.html

I love the turning. Have never tried stone. Must have a go soon. Well done again. :wink:

Hi. I use 1and1 internet, site is just a basic one, will be improved soon. Thank you for your interest