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I would also add that it would help if you added some cutting compound/oil, etc. This will make the job a bit easier and prolong the life of your cutter. Good luck!! :wink:

Nice... But if she don't like it then it's gonna hurt when she throws it at you!!! (hammer) :D

I agree with you there!!! When I got divorced and my solicitor gave me her final bill my reply was, "At least Dick Turpin had the decency to wear a mask..." Daylight robbery!!! Your life will certainly improve, remember, it won't happen overnight!!! Good luck to you.

Hello... If you are ever in the area then I would recommend a trip to the REME Museum of Technology based in Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire. I went yesterday, great for kids and adults alike. http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/ Gary.

Hi xy, yeah, considering lessons... Currently hacking away at blocks of wood held in a metal working vice - not ideal!! Thanks for your input and enjoy your carving.

Nice looking and practical... Did you mention a price? (forgive me if I missed it)

Nice job... Any problems with coolant or swarf messing up the scales?

Hello All... I'm guessing most of us on this forum are hobbyists, has anyone recently made the jump from hobbyist to making a living from their hobby? I'd be interested to hear your experiences/stories... Cheers.

Hello All... I'm looking at getting a decent wood carving vice. Anyone got any advise, tips, what features to look for in a wood carving vice, etc... If you can recommend a make/model that would be great. Thanks in advance.

That would be very helpful, thankyou.

Hello. I'm new to wood carving and am keen to hear from anyone who can recommend a carving course in the Berkshire area. Thanks.

Nice work Heather! What make of bandsaw are you using? Do you have to finish the band sawn edges or do you get a smooth finish from the blades?

What Software will control the machine? Will you use CAM software to program it?

Hi Adrian, nice setup, be good to see pics when you are up and running.

Nice work Mick... How many hours did you put in?

Nice work Graham. I must say I find it a pain to change the blades on the Scheppach. A quick release mechanism would be great. Cheers, Gary

Cheers Mikec.

Hello all... Anyone got a benchtop CNC lathe or mill? If so, what type? I sometimes see some old ex school machines on ebay but they are snapped up pretty quickly!!! Programmed and made any interesting things? I'd be interested to hear your stories...

Lovely pieces... Great job!!!

Wizard - correct I am a skilled toolmaker, the machines I have worked on are industrial machines, designed for heavy use. The questions I'm asking are specific to "toy" lathes, an area that I'm not familiar with. The power (motor size in Watts) is affected by the cutting conditions (material...