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Hi all, I have recently been given a fairly old drill press made by Walker Turner, model No DP1040. It’s pretty large and is extremely heavy. I have spent a fairly substantial amount (3 figures) having the motor overhauled/rebuilt but feel it’s worth it because the quill is substantial and has...

Hi - I have been turning for a while but am a relative newcomer/dunce when it comes to applied finishes; my question is this: I have an elm bowl which I originally just sanded and then applied 2 coats of Danish Oil. I now want to put a decent shine on it, which I would normally do by sanding...

I'm about to have a new starter fitted to my lathe, which has a reversable motor. The electrician has pointed out that he could fit a Forward/Reverse Starter, but it is pretty expensive. My question: what are the advantages of being able to reverse one's lathe?

Hi - If anyone out there has ever fully dismantled one of these attachments I would be interested to hear from you. This is the older red-painted type of Coronet (pre-'76?). I have several questions which I hope may be answered. Many thanks in anticipation.