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    Woodworking experience - a poll

    I went for 1 - no previous training at all, which is why I find this place so useful! I have since had 1 day training with Billy Henry which was very useful and enjoyable. I just wish I had more time and space in the "workshop"....! Paul.
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    New lathe up & running (a little gloat)

    JB - Health to enjoy! I've been looking at upgrading my DML36 with 3 speed pulley which I bought a while back second hand to "try out" turning and then slipped down the slope. I'm assuming this is the Axminster AWVSWL1200 which to me looks very similar to the Jet JWL-1642. The Jet seems...
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    Turning pens

    I currently use a pillar drill, vice and and square but came across this recently. Haven't tried it but it looks simple and practical to me! Paul.
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    Record Power DVR-XP vs Hegner HDB200XL

    Thanks for the responses above - looks like a rethink is required.... However, it's better to discover that at this stage! Thanks again, Paul.
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    Record Power DVR-XP vs Hegner HDB200XL

    I got into turning a couple of years ago when I bought a second hand Record Power, DML-36. It only has 3 speeds and I am now seeking something with greater capabilities. However, it has served me well and was certainly worth the money as an introduction to turning. I’m therefore considering...
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    Makita MSL100

    Plug, Thanks for your input. £69.99 with Axminster's current 10% discount offer makes it even better value! Paul.
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    Makita MSL100

    Anyone got any thoughts/comments on the Makita MSL100? See Axminster. Capacity perhaps a little limited but if it's as accurate as its bigger brothers the capacity would be fine for 99% of what I was considering such a machine. Tempted.... Paul.
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    where to start..?

    Hi Nick, welcome to the Forum. Don't forget to pick up a copy of Keith Rowley's book. As a newbie to turning myself, I (and many others on here) found this an excellent text for those starting out on the slope. Paul.
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    Critique Please

    Thanks for all the comments. Of the two pieces, I too prefer the vase, which is approximately 7 inches tall and about 5 inches at its widest point. I can see where you are all coming from in relation to the finial - the picture actually makes it look "thicker" than it is but I agree there is...
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    Critique Please

    Recently finished the following two pieces: The vase is from a poplar tree which was cut down by a neighbour of my parents and I was able to get quite a bit of it :D . The lidded box (I think) is ash on the bottom and mahogany on the top. Both are finished with Danish Oil with a final...
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    dowel jig

    Jimmi, Welcome to the Forum. Have a look here for a discussion related to your query. Paul.
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    Table top cover material

    The table is going in a corner and there will be other things "hidden" below it, so unfortunately glass is not really an option. I'll have a closer look at the suggestion of Rustin's Plastic Coating - that may be an option. My original thinking was something like a desk pad but getting one...
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    Table top cover material

    I am planning on making a small table for the coffee machine in my office. The emphasis is on "functional" rather than producing a high class piece of furniture. My thinking at this stage was to make the top out of a piece of plywood or MDF edged with some "proper" wood. I was also...
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    Problem with bowl turning

    Stewart, I had a similar problem - some more suggestions here. Paul.
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    Chainsaw advice

    Firstly, thanks to one and all for the replies. In regard to whether or not you can cut a log whose diameter is twice the length of the bar: and Are these contradictory or am I missing something? Thanks again, Paul.
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    Chainsaw advice

    I have been given some logs that I want to convert into turning blanks and was therefore considering purchasing a chainsaw. I am aware that these are dangerous tools and have already done some background reading on the dangers and the "safe" use of the saw (but will also do much more reading...
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    Should there be a hole?

    Good news - at least I don't have a product that needs to be returned! Thanks to one and all for the very prompt responses. Paul.
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    Should there be a hole?

    I just bought some Liberon Beeswax (clear) from Axminster and there is a small hole right in the centre of the lid. It looks like it was put there deliberately so I'm not sure if it is there by design or whether the tin should be air tight (as I expected). Clearly I'm not an expert on...
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    Cutting a circle out of wood.

    Calv, See here for one example of how to do this with a router. Regards, Paul.
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    Tree structure query

    Thanks for the responses - I'll give it a try the next time I get a chance of some branches. Paul.
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