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Has anyone got any advice on a dust extractor/ fresh air blower for Use with a wood lathe(sanding process more than lathing maybe) I am thinking more of the 12-16 inch inline fan idea, blowing clean air down onto where I am working, drawing it's air from outside my workshop, but others may have...

Hi Folkes Might anyone on here have, or know of anyone who might have an inboard banjo tool rest for a Denford viceroy educator wood lathe (ie the short one!!) There is one on flea bay for the outboard side, but never seen one for the inboard. The difference is the inboard has a 'V' cut into...

I would just like to thank everyone who commented on the variable speed post I put on here a while ago. I now own an Inverter kit from Haydock converters. Cost me £420 plus vat. But it has transformed my viceroy lathe. My lathe seems smoother, quieter, and has far more grunt than before. So...

Hi A while back, I bought a viceroy educator. This was discussed at length with Random orbital Bob. I chose the viceroy over a RECORD CL4 ( actually instead of buying Random orbital Bobs CL4).(sorry again Rob) I have used the lathe quite a bit, and now understand why various people steered me...

I have been putting thinner in my sanding sealer, but still getting an uneven finish once it has dried, and needing a fair bit of sanding. How far do I dare dilute the sealer?

Hi. I am working on a large Iroko platter, and have some micro scratches in it that look bad in the sunlight, I have worked up to 600 grit klingspor, but as Iroko seems greasy/oily it clogs up the sand paper very quickly and makes the situation worse. What am I doing wrong?

Has anyone any comments about hollowing tools and carbide tips, opposed to normal gouges etc. Sharpness retention, stability in use, actually better or not etc etc???

Evening Happy Easter Being a farmer, I have greased the bearings on my Viceroy lathe with normal EP grease. Does anyone know what I SHOULD have used. The lathe is now sluggish when cold, and reluctant to take higher speeds until warm. The trip keeps tripping. If the grease is ok, maybe I need a...

If I would like to stain Iroko to a darker shade, but want it food safe, what is the best to use? Cheers R

If I have a beech tree that has been down for about three years, but still has bark on it. And I cut blanks out of it lengthwise up the trunk, rather than cross wise. How long would I realistically need to season/store if for?

Does anyone know who might have or know of, an adaptor for a Sorby patriot chuck on to a inboard thread on a viceroy educator.

Evening everyone. I really need a bit of advice. I have chance of a viceroy educator lathe with all the toys in loved condition ( guy retiring from turning) OLDER LATHE Or An as new record CL4 with some good toys, but not quite as much as the viceroy. With warrentee, and a decent bloke selling...

Hi Again. On the back of last nights comments. If I am looking for a heavier lathe with big bowl turning option, what in anyone's opinion, would be the best to buy? Don't mind older lathe if it's better!! Or are some of the new ones ok? I only do a bit, but can some days do three or four hours...

Evening. I currently have a Elu 180 lathe, but would like something...heavier. Has anyone got any opinions about a Myford ML8? Richard.

Hi I am new to wood turning, and I own about 50 acres of my own woodland on my farm. I have a very large beech tree that has been down for about 3 years. I have left some of the more round and nicer branches nearer the main trunk attached to the trunk, and not disturbed the bark. I chopped a...

Hi. I am new on here ( and to wood turning), would anyone know where I might get a face plate (or kit) and a long tool rest for a Elu DB180? Cheers Richard