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Hi, I've heard that Holly is a bit like Sycamore, it needs to be seasoned standing up (grain vertical) this stops the dark staining. Not tried it myself, but worth a try if storing to season anyway.

Hi, I'm doing some turning, not much in the summer, too nice to be stuck in the workshop. So will be back at it once the weather turns and the nights draw in.

Thanks to all that took the time to respond to my post. A special thanks to SVB, I spent the afternoon with him in his workshop and already feel more confident now. Think I will wait a short while before booking a course, might try a 1:2:1 to help me with more specific points. Again a big...

Thanks, I will look into this. Nick

Hi I have been having a go on the lathe, following Keith Rowley's book and have had a few minor victories, with a couple of reasonable small bowls to show. I now seem to be stuck and can't solve a few issues that I am having, I also feel I need a better understanding of the finer points. With...

Thanks to all that responded to my question, I take on board all that has been said. I'd like to get started, so waiting for the right 2nd hand tools to become available might take a while and with that in mind I think I'll order the sorby set from Yandles, unless anyone knows of a cheaper...

Hi Chas, I completely agree, but I will still after all that holding, feeling and may be even trying, still be at a point that I will need to put my hand in my pocket and buy some. Most will have tried something which felt OK and after owning for a while decided they are not as OK as first...

Free DVD! I like thee sound of that. For sharpening, I have an 8" Record power grinder with whitestone, and on its way from fleabag a sorby deluxe sharpening jig. I have a good mechanical background having been a prof race car mechanic in a the past, so sharpening doesn't phase me, and I think...

Thanks again Marcros Having already spent a few quid, I don't want to spoil things with rubbish tools, but also don't want to spend moor than I need too! Nick

Posted this on the tool advice forum, but thought I might get some good advice here too. Hi, I'm a newbie and this is my first post! The story so far: Second hand Charnwood W812 lathe Rearrange garage to make space!! Join this forum, read lots, buy Keith Rowley's book (as recommended buy many...

Thanks Marcros You hit the nail on the head, until I start I'm not sure what I might need, but with no tools I can't start. I feel I should buy good quality as you need a good cutting edge to produce avoid finish. I get some longish straight branch wood, which should be OK for spindles/goblets...

Hi, I'm a newbie and this is my first post! The story so far: Second hand Charnwood W812 lathe Rearrange garage to make space!! Join this forum, read lots, buy Keith Rowley's book (as recommended buy many on here) Yandles spring show on Friday, home with record power bench grinder and SC3 chuck...