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Totally agree Tam. I was quite shocked when I noticed it wasn't there. I've had the grinder for about 6 months but it hasn't seen a lot of use to be honest. It was purchased from Axminster so I'm hoping they will be understanding. (Well after last weeks dealings I cannot complain). Cheers

:oops: Will post pics very soon. It's really nothing special, but it has certainly helped with the quality of sharpening. Chas, can you do me a favour and take a look on the right hand side wheel on your grinder. I noticed my white wheel was running with vibration so dropped the side cover...

17 foot! WOW :shock: Would love to see the ship when finished Andrew. Great idea for the barrels, interesting to see what you get asked to do. Cool idea on the faceplate too. Shaun

Well true to there word, The old unit was collected today and the new 'beast' arrived on a seperate delivery just after lunch. When I say 'beast' I'm not joking, Thankfully when mounted on the joists it wont be too bad, noise level is more than the previous unit but is to be expected. Just...

Hi All, Thought I'd pass on my experience today and give some recognition of Axminster customer service. I'm still on the learning slope with the turning but finally create items that gets the seal of approval from the wife. My 'workshop' is my garage that is quite large and allows the me to...

A great gift Duncan, I'm sure they will be very pleased. I spent some time viewing your gallery too from the picture link. Quite an amazing array of items you have made. More for the to do list ! Saying that, I'm the father of twins aged 7.5 and at this rate after I finish running around after...

Love the Yew bowl too. One to be well and truly proud of. :)

Superb! Almost looks good enough to eat that lot. Especially the cherry's Anolther one for the list I think. Cheers Shaun

Impressive work Andrew. I can imagine that it's a tricky process doing the hollowing. Nice shape too.

Hi, I went through exactly the same query on here. I ended up about 80mm above elbow height and it made a big difference. Also I purchased a 'cheap' rubber mat from Aldi that certainly feels better when standing on for long sessions. Shaun

Bob, I picked up the white model of ebay and think its a cracking lathe. My only complaint (which is discussed on here somewhere) is that the if you use a typical faceplate with anything big, the motor endcap protrudes enough for the wood your turning to foul on. No problem if you use a chuck...

Cracking Sliver Birch bowl Andrew, Mind when I see that my fingers are going 'ouch'. Interesting shape. Hope the trip went well. It's snowing here so no doubt you experienced some. Shaun

All very good. In particular the finish is very impressive. Good stuff.

Well guys a change in plan...... :roll: Taking the Advise of Chas I put the 'roughed' blank into a polythene bag and it's still showing signs of moisture so guess it needs more time. I made a doughnout chuck following plans I found on google and was interrupted when the wife called in to see...

Chas, Received with thanks :) One for a rainy day.... Plenty to chose from at the moment :cry:

I'd just like to echo the well done Chas, your advice and encouragement on here should be commended. I for one appreciate immensely the time you have taken to assist with my queries. I'm using your jig designs at the moment and they have been ideal. I hadn't seen the link for the new...

Thanks very much for the replies, More good tips. I googled the doughnut chuck and that looks straight forward to make so thats next on the list. Found some threaded rod so just need the plywood now. To be honest I was embarrassed to post how it had distorted so it's good to know I'm not a...

Hi Guys, I couldn't resist having a go at rough turning one of the logs into a bowl shape with a thick wall. (My first go) I was hooked! Real shavings :) So looking at the picture data, I roughed the blank up on 27th Feb two pics below From here I put newspaper inside and wrapped it in...

Thanks Tam / Paul, appreciate the advice. I managed to make the most of having the kids away at skating lessons and set away with the chainsaw this morning. With my dodgy back I thought it would be best to make them into more managable sizes. Still quite quite heavy but hopefully more...

Hi folks, My wood turning addiction had to take a back seat for the last couple of months. My re-occuring Tennis elbow combined with a dodgy back made me less than mobile and even worse It was cold in the garage :lol: But.... a colleague at work offered me some Cherry tree logs last week so...