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    Record CL2 Headstock play

    Got a small catch this afternoon that put the Lighthouse I was working on out of balance, was still secured in the jaws fine, but when I turned the lathe off noticed that I could move the headstock vertically up and down with about 1mm of play, I take it this is not the way it should be, does...
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    A few recent turnings

    Still kicking about but haven't posted any turnings in a while, so thought I'd throw a few up, going to be doing quite a few more pot pourri bowls, having problems with shrinkage and lids not fitting even when using 3 yr+ seasoned , but make sure I now leave them so I can re-turn the lid hole if...
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    Fixing a 10ft pole to a stone wall

    Ok random I know, after fighting with for 15 years with BT to get any sort of broadband up here I've given up, the satellite solution I currently use is pants and was recently offered wifi from a local mast. The installer came today but I need a 10ft pole to get the elevation I need, and the...
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    Pinning a cam lid on a turned box

    Making a 3 part box where the middle and top sections turn on a pin see quick sketchup drawing, I want the pin hidden on the top, so was going to drill halfway through from the underside and pin it with a wooden dowel, so that the top and middle sections swing out, but If I glue it to the top...
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    Purchased blanks ... any comeback ?

    I havent been at this lark long, and cant really afford to buy loads of blanks, I turn alot of Ash and Blackthorn, because I have it close at hand and with some of my more rustic turnings don't mind the odd crack or split. I got gifted a few blanks Elm, Sweet Chestnut and a few others by a good...
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    Still a noob, 2nd month of turning

    So we'll call this my second month of turning, havent had much workshop time due to work commitments, still holding out for the lottery win :( Turned a few bottlestoppers for some friends Then an American Cherry Bowl Had a go at a Vase, from an Elm blank from the Woodshed bought for me by...
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    Workshop Wood Storage

    I have been looking for a solution to my wood storage problems, and after a workshop rejig I was left with a section of pallet racking spare, i've cut this in half and intend to mount it to the wall with an additional horizontal shelf support welded on between the top two. Theres a 6ft gap...
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    Cherry Bowl, Best choice with available finishes

    Have a American Cherry bowl that i'm finishing, never turned anything in Cherry before I currently has no finish applied, i've been trawling the forums for the best finish, but am more confused than when I started. I have at my disposal, Shellac sanding sealer, a really old bottle of Shellac...
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    New to turning, a month in pictures

    My first post was a question so thought I'd make my second an introduction, I live in Co. Down and I've been working with wood most my adult life in different forms, can't believe I haven't found turning before this.... addicted since I inherited a Record CL2 and started playing with it last...
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    Record RPBS12 lower wheel bearing replacement

    Hi folks I have a RPBS12 the old square style, I inherited it from my father, and has allways been grand for my needs. The blade stopped turning but motor seems fine, top wheel is spinning freely but the lower wheel bearing seems to be binding up, i'm trying to get at it to check it but cant...
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