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Hi, When I get my lathe, I shalln't be able to afford a chuck for a while, so I am going to use the glue block/chuck method. Now, for the type of glue to use :) I understand that most people use "Hot Melt Glue" - I have a lot of experience with this, though only using a £5 Maplins gun, but...

Hi Guys, I think I'll have a go at turning, and have been doing some research. It's looking like I'll get the APTC Perform CCSL lathe - anyone here got any hands on advice on what it's like? It gets good reviews, but you know what reviewers are like sometimes ;) I'm only looking to do small...

The perform CCSL lathe was reviewed in GWW? If you happen to know and have a copy, could you PM me please? Cheers, Sam

Hi Guys, Being in the position of many woodworkers; short of cash and a large list of machinery needed (I predict I'm half way down the infamous slope :P) I have decided that I need to produce something cheap on materials, knock out a load and sell them, to fund the purchase of machinery and/or...

Guys, I'm laid up for a week or so following an operation today, so I see it a good time to get together a list of projects to start when I'm back in the 'shop. Top of my list is a baby walker, next is a range of boxes. I've made boxes before, with little success - using softwood and mitres...

Hi Guys. I need a small extractor for my "shop" Primarily being used with the router table, but also as a hoover to clean up handplane shavings and sanding dust etc. Not looking to spend a huge amount. I found this Earlex one - many users seem to have mentioned them previously but no mention of...

Right, a shop tour :) Firstly, an overall look at my 'shop. In these pictures you can see: Clamps, Saws and Marking Gauge attached to roof Sheet Material resting against the wall Chisels, straight edge and brush hanging off shelf One over full shelf with fixings, adhesives and finishes (plus...

Hi Guys, I introduced myself in my last topic, as many of you won't recognise me. Now you're up to speed with my story, here's my problem. I have a 4x2' area to build a bench. I also have a small budget (ideally £50 on timber) So, unfortunately, it's going to be Wickes: Pine, Chipboard and...

Hi Guys, I'm a long term lurker, and a new joiner :) First of all, a quick intro to me: My name's Sam, I'm 15, and I've been into woodworking for 3years. I have been allocated just over half the family shed, which is concrete built and has power (sockets and fluorescent tube) This works fine for...