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Not been on for a while I am in the process of building a new workshop here's the progress so far

Decided to go with Danish Oil for the finish on the bowl 4 Coats then hand polished once the oil was dry Vic

Hi all, Hope you engineering experts can help with this one. I have a Supernova Standard Z chuck which if fitted with a insert that takes it down to fit a 3/4 x 16 tpi drive. I have removed the insert but the thread is too big to fit the drive on my Record Maxi 1 which is 1 1/4 x 8 tpi. There...

I brought a monkey puzzle tree a few years ago and decided to have a go at one of the smaller diameter pieces. This is 8" diam x 6" tall. It has been sanded to 400 grit but I have not decided what finish to put on it yet. I have some 20" diam sections that should be fun to turn Vic

Spalted Beech Bowl 10" x 3". Finished with 2 coats of Danish Oil and Microcrystalline Wax Timber from Home of Wood Vic

I am getting low on my stock of pens so have been having a go at a few I got from Timberbits Vic

Brought one of these the other day and set it up today. Titan TTB579PLN 204mm Planer Thicknesser 230V | Jointers & Thicknessers | Screwfix.com For £135 with the 10% discount that I got I am well impressed with it It is a really robust bit of kit manufactured I believe in Russia. It comes...

Just had to order a new Table insert for my Bandsaw. £1.92 + £4.95 postage :evil: Vic :twisted:

Another viewing spectacular display by the England Team tonight

KEEP A GOOD HOLD OF THE WORK PIECE :roll: Vic :roll:

My old Henry is on it's last legs and it won't be long before I need a replacement. I noticed this on eBay and at less than £70 including Shipping and Import duties I thought it looks like a decent buy. Has anyone any knowledge about this vac http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craftsman-Evo ...

Decided to do a bit of Maintenance and a good clean up of my Maxi 1 lathe yesterday. I had not removed the Super Nova chuck for a while so removed the grub screw and found that the chuck was solid, managed to get it moving but it was still very tight. Following further investigation I found...

Had an invite to join World of Woodturners Family Webb site at a web site called family crossings by a Bill Blasic?.?? Anyone heard of this Vic

Ever had one of those days when nothing goes right. Got a chance to get up the shed today to do a bit of turning as the Mrs is recovering well from her recent illness. After several attempts at trying to get the outside of a Spalted Beech Vase smooth and ready for sanding I eventually polished...

Unable to make it myself but did any of you manage to get down their ? What did you think of the timber that was on offer. Vic

I know that Craft Supplies got took over by Turners Retreat. Does anyone know if they kept the shop open in Bradwell Derbyshire. I am over in Derbyshire on a break until Saturday and within easy reach if it is still operating. Or does anyone know any other woodturning outlets or timber suppliers...

I have loads of various timbers in small sections such as 1" x 1" and want to have a try at some segmented turning. I bet it's been asked before but what glue do you recommend. Cheers Vic

Did anyone enjoy the F1 GP Today ! 2 for the price of one in my mind. The main event featuring the Mercedes Team and the supporting event featuring the remainder of the teams. :D Vic :D

Home of Wood are holding an Open Day on the 1st June and should be a good time to stock up on your timber. Vic

Not sure of the timber I salvaged it from a wood pile, perhaps someone will be able to enlighten me . The vase stand about 10" tall and is just over 3" diam at its widest. Hollowed out to about 3/16 wall thickness using the Lyle Jamieson Hollowing System. Not quite sure of the shape but was...