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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

    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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    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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    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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    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?

    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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    Tree structure query

    When faced with a felled tree trunk, I understand that it is necessary to split the tree down the middle through the pith before using any of the wood. However, when dealing with branches is it necessary to do this? (Basically I'm wondering if I can use branches approximately 4-5 inches in...
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    Light Machine Oil

    I've just acquired a Tormek T7 (OK, gloat over!) and the tube of honing paste that comes with it suggests that I should "Impregnate the leather (on the honing wheel) with light machine oil before the first use." Anyone any guidance on what I should use, i.e. what constitutes "light machine...
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    First Experience of Microwave Drying

    A neighbour of mine cut down a large poplar tree and gave me a large portion of the trunk :D , which was approximately 8" in diameter. Having cut it into smaller logs, (also about 8" in length) and splitting each through the pith, these were then sealed with a 50:50 mix of water and PVA glue...
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    My latest effort..

    Just posting my latest attempt at turning a bowl. I think the wood is chestnut and it was finished with 3 coats of danish oil and two coats of wax. The dark line around the rim was burned with sand paper to add a decorative detail. (It wasn't intentional :oops: but I liked the result, so...
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    My first "real" project

    Just finished my first lamp. The wood is monkey puzzle (kindly donated by a fellow member, thanks again Geoff) and the finish is 2 coats of sanding sealer followed by a couple of coats of Mylands friction polish. Hope you like it - I'm very happy for a first attempt, but all comments welcome...
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    End grain tear out

    Just been attempting to turn my first small bowl out of a piece of monkey puzzle kindly donated by a fellow member. The grain runs across the diameter of the bowl so I encounter end grain twice on each rotation when shaping the bowl edge. I am getting a lot of tear out on the end grain and as...
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    Cracks in a log

    I was given a log about 2.5 feet long and approximately 1ft in diameter. I think it is from a fir tree but am not sure. Following advice found on this forum I immediately sealed the ends (using diluted PVA glue, 75% glue, 25% water). After only a couple of days I can see cracks beginning to...
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    Do you carry a saw in the car?

    Since getting started in turning (almost a week now!) I can't help noticing the amount of wood lying at the side of roads where large branches have been cut and just left lying or entire trees have been felled. I am aware of the need to watch out for splits in the wood etc, particularly if it...
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    Chuck Weight - Too Heavy?

    I recently acquired a second hand Record Power DML36 Lathe (see here) - my first venture into turning. While the lathe came with both two and four prong drive centres along with a revolving centre for the tailstock, I'm interested in acquiring a chucking system to allow me to do bowls etc...
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    Second hand lathe advice

    I’ve been looking out for a second hand lathe and have come across many which are located in GB mainland. However, being from Northern Ireland, the postage rates are often prohibitive. Basically I’m looking for a something suitable for an absolute beginner to give turning a go. There’s a...
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    Availability of the B&Q HVLP Sprayer

    Does anyone know if the B&Q HVLP sprayer is still available (see here)? The reason I ask is that I've tried several B&Q warehouse stores in Northern Ireland and none of them can find anything similar. (They did indicate that they used to stock them....) Thanks, Paul.
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    Removing Varnish

    I recently acquired an old Church pew that was being taken out to make room for some minor renovations. There is quite a bit of timber that can be reused but it has been varnished down through the years. What is the best way to remove this varnish and get down to the bare wood? Will using a...
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    Rutlands Dakota Bar Clamps

    Anyone used the Dakota bar clamps from Rutlands? They're on special offer at the moment in a pack of 6 and it seems like a good price to someone who needs more clamps (don't we all...? :lol: ) Thanks, Paul.
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    Straight Edges

    I currently use a basic steel rule as my "straight edge" but having recently acquired one of David Charlesworth's books I realised that when he talked about ignoring any straight edge that doesn't specify a tolerance, probably means my steel rule isn't "straight" after all! David recommends a...
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