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Got a snooker cue butt that I have sanded on my lathe and I would like if possible to finnish it with a wax finnish. Ive been told that 100% beeswax is no good as it goes sticky after about 10mts use. So bearing in mind this item will need to be handled on a regular basis can any one recommend a...

Hi folks, got some large dowels that measure 300mm long x 40mm in diameter. Think they are made of Beech but definatley hardwood. They are already smooth, but need to reduce the diameter to 30mm turning them between centres. What would be the best chisel to use for a beginner with no...

After viewing the price of screw chucks I've decided to make my own. I'm thinking (but probably wrongly) that if I screw a piece of wood to my face plate and drill a hole in the middle I can then take it off again and simply put a screw in through the rear. Is it that simple and if so what...

Hi guys just bought the above lathe and been hunting for a manual in PDF format to download. Amazed I couldn't find one bearing in mind how popular these are. Anyone got a link to a download please? Thanks

Anyone know when Axminster rebranded their hobby lathes from the white to the red colour?

Just read and article that states variable speed lathes can be switched on and off as many times an hour as is needed, but a lathe with set speeds can only be switched on and off so many times an hour. Is this correct?

Hi guys is there an electrical device that can be fitted, to slow a mini lathe with a minimum RPM of 700 down to around 350 - 400rpm

Hi I need to turn 6 pieces of wood 150mm long x 29mm in diameter. Do I need a tool rest with fixed cutter to slide along the bed in order to get an even diameter along the length or is there another way of doing it? Thanks

Hi guys, what would be the most popular headstock spindle thread size that would allow the purchase of second hand chucks, backplates etc off ebay that would fit?

Hi guys new to lathes in general so forgive me if my questions appear obvious to some of you. Seen videos on youtube of lathes being used to fit ferrels and tips onto snooker cues. The cue shaft appears to pass through the centre of the headstock spindle and is obviously held in place by the...