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Hello all! Can anyone help me with a bit of advice? I am looking for a better way to tackle the dust in my workshop; I have a Draper low pressure extractor (which I don't find to be very efficient) plus a small wet/dry vacuum cleaner, bought from Machine Mart. This one is OK but fills up...

Hello everyone and Happy New Year. I have turned a couple of bowls from Yew and would like to use one as a fruit bowl. I have researched Yew and can't find find much agreement as to whether it is too toxic to use with food. No site seems able to suggest a finish or other way to ensure I...

Evening all. Can anyone help me? I need to find a finish that is tough enough to resist denting/marking when coins are dropped onto a collection plate. The plate is made with oak sides and american hard maple base. Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks

Has anyone used a Charnwood W680 Fine Filter Dust & Chip Extractor? This machine is advertised widely and seems to be a decent price. I am looking for a better way to tackle the dust in my workshop; I have a Draper low pressure extractor (which I don't find to be very efficient) plus a small...

Hello I have been asked to turn a number of collection plates for use in a church, using European Oak. As these will not be used exclusively for 'silent collections' (notes only), I need to protect the interior of the plates from the wear and tear of coins. Does anyone have suggestions for a...

Hello I am new to this forum but have used the site to find out a lot of excellent information. I have a piece of newly cut oak which need to be cutto suitable size, but it has some signs of Honey Fungus. It it safe to turn? Are there any issues around health & safety? Thanks in advance.