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Hi Folks I would like to purchase a face plate for my record CL2 lathe, to allow me to turn bowls. I know the spindle taper(?) is MT1, but have no idea what the thread size is. Hope I got the names of the parts right! Can anybody advise either the size of the screw or where I could purchase a...

How long would you expect the holly to take to dry in a heated room at approx. 21-23 degrees?

Gosh Didn't realize my first attempt at finding and turning a wood would turn out to be Holly. Live and learn Thanks for all the advice. Back to the woods for a more friendly wood :lol: !!!!

Hi Beau Should I take the trunk in doors with the central heating or in the garage which is not heated but not damp? New to this so please bear with. Thanks

Hi Folks I have got a holly bush "trunk" (not sure if that the right term?) about 6 ft in length and 4 inches in diameter. The trunk is very green having only just be cut down. Not sure if to cut it into logs or leave whole? Could you suggest best way of drying it out to prevent splits. As...

Thank you for your advise. Phil.p have ordered the Spur Drive Centre. CHJ I think I will be patient and wait for the spur drive centre. Don't really want to try and combat slipping wood or wrist breaking on my first "go" at turning.

hi Being new I have watched and studied the foundation course book and |DVD and was ready to "have a go". Check my bits and bobs that came with the CL2 and I only have a face plate screw? for bowl turning I don't seem to have a bit for turning between centres as shown in the book. I really...

Hi I have just purchased a CL2 complete with stand, chucks , chisels and 100 bowl blanks. Just waiting for the Foundation course in woodturning book and DVD to arrive. Been looking on the forum and have already found some important information, Thank you - I needed oil for the spindle so have...