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It's been a while that I have posted any thing in here but still playing with my lathe. Picked this up early in the week arrived today . Its in great condition and came with all the extras I will be requiring to keep my tools sharp. just finished this one for sister in law. tommo

Today I decided to cut one of the large logs i had in workshop. Then attacked it with chain saw to fit on lathe. Max diameter at the min is 280mm. But I am remaking the tool system that's missing to allow large bowls to be turned. By rotating the headstock through 90deg This will allow much...

I am now wondering what to use. I bought some hard wax from amazon but it does not seem to work that well . So now time to ask what do most folks use on here ,or is there a post i should be looking at. thanks tommo

Well as it says above my 1st bowl turned after leaving school 40 odd years ago. Don't think it came out to bad for 1st effort C&C Welcome tommo

Well nearly made my first tool handle. Made a brass bit for the end of handle on metal work lathe. just need to find some brass tube or a bush at work to fit on the tool end of the handle. That's why not finished it yet need the size of brass ferrule first. Then I had a play with some...

I have been give some logs by the guy next door. No idea what make it is so few pics answer on back on new Tenners please. i tried turning a bit tight grain and smooth. No idea what the last 2 logs are other than big. It`s pity no name in middle like in a stick of rock. Wife came down...

I am sure this question must have been asked in the past but I don't have time to search as the Wife is about to buy my xmas present. so if I buy a nova supernova2 chuck will the jaws from a patriot chuck fit onto it to allow me other turning options ? tommo

Well Banjo has arrived at last from guy who made me one as the original one was missing when I got this myford from work. He did great job from my Fag packet drawing and even managed to make an extra support post to take the different size tool rests I bought on ebay. So had a play this...

I have a bench grinder mounted on pedestal which I use for both polishing and grinding. What I would like to know is what type of wheel I should be using to finish off any turning chisels I will sharpen as and when required. I have read somewhere its a fine stone that's required to give that...

Just like to say hello to all members. I have just joined group tonight. I Will be looking through tips for lathe turning after I just acquired a myford mystro that work was throwing out as they are not allowed to use it any more for polishing metal shafts. only thing missing is the tool rest...