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Hello all, Another question to put to this venerable body of woody souls. Is there any real danger from the toxins within the laburnum wood, Im not by the way thinking of eating it. But can it be absorbed through the skin, inhalation problems, or must it be ingested. Sorry to bother you all but...

I need to say im not a complete novice with record friction polish, have used it over years. however its been as a standalone finish or over the top of dried in and burnished danish oil. Both of these methods work for me>BUT The finish possible with this method does not take handling well the...

Very recently watched a pro wood turner at a demonstration doing some fantastic apples and bits and bobs. His finish was hard glossy and smooth and dry. He applied a mix of 40% sand sealer and 60% thinners both cellulose based by chestnut. Then removed excess with 0000 wire wool and left for a...

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Drying_Holly.html Rob I found this site, seems potentially usefull. Ian

Hello R, No mate you didnt leave your boots lol. I. Hope the gents are able to advise us as wouldnt want to lose this wood.

Oopsadaisy, Well spotted Nev^^ But I dont do carnations lol, my scruffy old T shirts have no buttonholes.

Gentlemen all, I express my profuse thanks for the data you have given me, its quite a lot to think about. So im going to the Ingleston bash on saturday with my good lady wife to get an ogle and a feel for the machines. If anyone here is going then may bump into you there. All the...

Hello Gents, and thanks for all assistance, However I have another question!!! One of you suggested the Axe 1000 and I have had a look!!! what I cant figure is its near £200.00 cheaper than the scheppach 1100 but it looks identical and try as I might can find no difference in the spec??? Yours...

Hello all, i'm in a bit of a position, I used to turn wood 25 years ago. I have returned to it recently with a silly lathe that in effect is broken and non repairable. I wish to purchase a new one that will give me the best results im capable of for a budget of around £600.00. I need some...