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Hi all, have started making picture frames and looking for a jointer planer, have researched good makes but living here in France i can't find any recomended makes apart from the really expensive ones like dewalt etc, as i will only be using it occasionally it's not cost effective spending that...

Hi all, anybody doing e cigarettes that can answer a few questions, a.. can you refill all cartridges or do you buy special refillable ones b.. are replacement cartridges universal or you have to buy from the same manufacturer c.. are they any good. thanks.

Hi all, not posted much for some time, will be doing a lot more turning this year, have noticed a few more ex pats living here in France, my question is where do you guys source your supplies, tools, accesories, pen kits etc, i get most of my stuff from axminster in Kent when i return on trips...

Hi all i have a CML PROFFESIONAL PS 600 bandsaw my problem is i cannot keep a straight cut without the blades wandering off line, if i tension blades too much they come off any ideas would be more than welcome johnluc.

Hi all have an old MULTICO saw bench( when i say old i mean circa 1945) belt driven,recently started to vibrate excessively changed bearings and tried new blades but no better, any suggestions apart from buying new. johnluc.

Hi all spent last couple weeks turning these for our local village Christmas fair,comments or criticisms would be greatly received,its very hard to get local French villagers to part with their euros so do you think i have a chance [/url] [/img]

Hi don't know if this is right forum but here goes,any suggestions on a good table saw for cutting pieces for segmented turning,i have up to £300 to spend. johnluc

Hi all. just returned from a visit to UK & bought myself a crown ring tool, now i know this sounds daft but how is it used & how do i sharpen it. Johnluc

Hi all now i,ve got the hang of this picture thing i thought i would send some of my turnings for opinions from you,have been turning for about a year now, they are all birch except the bowl which is "tulipo" johnluc.

Hi all, has anyone heard of a wood i get in france called "tulipo" i assumed when i bought it it was tulip wood but after seeing Blisters clock and comments about it being poplar and is white, i now know its not, my wood is like a flesh colour,quite hard and finishes well. johnluc

Hi can anyone help, as a newcomer to turning i am not sure if i have a real problem, i recently bought a new Jet 1642 lathe from uk(i live in france)had a problem with it not running true especialy when using my clubman k10 chuck & spindle adaptor,unable to turn bowls or platters without chatter...

hi i recently bought aluminum,copper&brass powder and speed epoxy, my problem is,when mixed it takes forever to set and awful colour,the aluminum turns battleship grey the brass a dark kaki and the copper a dull browny red, have tried less/more powder with same results am i expecting too much or...

Hi Irecently bought a new jet 1642 lathe,it appears that it is not running true,it is ok on small spindle work but on larger work with the faceplate or chuck it seems to wobble very slightly and cannot true edges without a chatter, any comments b4 i contact jet,main problem bought in uk & live...

can anyone tell me where i have gone wrong, about three months ago i aquired 3 logs of cherry, fresh cut approx 6 inch dia 3 feet long i sealed ends with candle wax and 1 log with fibreglass resin, also we cut a big lime down logged up and sealed,all three cherry logs have split almost in half...

hi. I am fairly new to woodturning and at present have an old thyme lathe.i am looking to replace it and was thinking of a jet 1442 or jet 1642, has anyone got any comments on my choice of new lathe. thanks johnluc.