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A bit more shed time today - only got half what I wanted done but here is one item some may find interesting: The vacuum chuck - not the bowl :) The bowl is about 18" and has been kicking around for a while to be finished. Ran into difficulty when it shrank a bit and I could no longer...

Mrs BM went to town today which left me some time to play. Down to the car boot sale first thing to get some supplies. This is what I ended up with. Largely finished, just need to different bolts, tidy up the welds (stick welding 2mm wall box to 6mm thick angle ain't easy, need to get myself a...

I was on the lookout for a new faceshield and was looking at the Honeywell Bionic when I came across a Honeywell Turboshield. I have been really impressed with it. I can't compare with the Bionic as I have not tried one. The polycarbonate visor is much thicker and more rigid than the usual...

I am planning on making up some tool rests. I have seen a few previous posts both here and elsewhere but just wanted to get some additional input. I might try some round rests similar to the Sorby offerings. First question is do I make hardened rests or will mild steel do? My gut feeling is that...

Hi, I am considering either buying or making some cole jaws. Today I mostly use a vacuum chuck or very occasionally a doughnut chuck. On the outgoing lathe I had very limited clearance over the bed and issues using the bango over the bed (complicated so wont bore you) so rarely used tailstock...

My new lathe is going back to Axminster. Whatever numpty fitted the indexing ring didn't seat it properly and proceeded to tighten up the grub screws on the shoulder scoring it. I had a lot of trouble getting the indexing ring off due to the bur and now the shaft needs dressing with a file as...

Hi, The marketing blurb on the evolution chuck goes on about re-designed jaw carriers. Will the Evolution chuck work with old carriers I have been using on my K10 Clubman chuck? I have a few sets of these already and I would rather not have to replace them all. Also. any idea where I can get a...

Hi, My rather troublesome Poolewood manual speed control hunk of junk has bitten the dust. There is too much wrong with it to get any enjoyment out of using it any more: 1) The Motor was missing a key (now replaced) and the shaft is badly worn - unless greased every day (which involves a...

Just a heads up, my Ryobi charger has malfunctioned and now overcharges batteries. It is an older design ni-cad unit. I found one of the battery packs melting itself over the charger - all the plastic has deformed. I inspected the other packs and another battery has also overheated. I have...

Maybe this should be in the wanted section? Or maybe in the a non wood turning section? Anyway, this is where it is. As I have failed to find a Tardis on evil bay I am stuck with the double garage workshop. Now I know that I am more fortunate than many with the room I have but it is still a...

Hi, With a 'standard' union graduate lathe with normal bed and outboard bowl turning, is it possible to remove the bed and swap the outboard casting onto the inboard side? To me it looks like there are some variations of the pedestal design. I might set one up as a second dedicated bowl lathe...

Hi, This is probably going to sound like a really dumb question..... I almost exclussively turn bowls and almost exclussively I rough them first. To remount them to finish turn the outside I tend to use a scroll chuck either on a spigot of recess on the inside of the bowl. I often turn this at...

Hi, Finally decided to bite the bullet and replace the bearings on my lathe. Not very experienced at this kind of work so wanted some advice before I screw it up :) The shaft is out and the bearings are off the shaft. Had to dress the shaft where the spindle lock goes but as there was a bur but...

Quick review - picked one up on evil bay for a good price. Hope I have my facts correct, please correct if you see any errors.... Marks out of 10: Style: 0 - Lets face it you are going to look a complete dork in the gear. Chances of pulling in this are zero. Comfort: 6 - The combined weight is...

Not in a rush but started thinking about upgrading my lathe, a Poole Wood 28-40. Money is tight as I work part time due to ill health and a long way from retirement. Anyway, thinking about what options are out there. I mainly turn bowls and sometimes quite large ones. I have turned some hoofers...

Hi, At last I have a bandsaw. Paid a bit over the going rate but was fed up messing about. It's a vintage Startrite 352. I have not used a bandsaw before so just learning the basics. Main use will be cutting blanks in green wood for faceplate bowls. I have some of TuffSaws blades and the 3/8ths...

Went to pick up a 352 from eBay today. The description was not great and due to distance I was not able to view beforehand. I paid a little over 550 quid for the machine and checked condition first. The reply I got was: "I forgot to mention - no major defects, it works fine." Well I beg to...

Hi, I have bought a 352 Startrite. I want to transport it in my Skoda Octavia estate - I think it should fit. I have a trailer it will determinately fit in but would rather not use that. Anyway, thinking that I should remove the table first. What tools will I need to take with me and is this...

Hi, I have finally decided I can't put off a bandsaw purchase any longer. I am a wood turner but also dable with other woodwork, mainly rustic :) I turn anything from pens to 20" bowls and tend to acquire trees that I size, rough turn and dry. Currently I have a chainsaw and small table saw...

I was thinking of buying a Dust Deputy cyclone. Just the cheapo plastic kit one. I have a steel drum to fit it to already although it is maybe a little small. I can't find them in stock in the UK so was going to order one in the US and get a friend to post it to me. Should work out about £45. I...