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Hi all. I have a problem with the speed lever action on my Axminster Craft AC370WL. It is getting harder and harder to adjust the lever to faster and slower the lathe. I have removed the covers and cleaned out the dust and there are no obvious faults that I can see. Has anyone else had this...

I currently have an Axminster AC370WL but would like to upgrade. I like the spec of AP406WL but I would appreciate any feedback before I take the plunge. I'm based in Oxfordshire. Ta in advance.

Hi all. Hope this finds you well and enjoying your wood chip manufacturing. I'm still a novice turner and I'm reading up on wood turning techniques. I have come across this similar diagrams twice now (See attached photo) and would like to question why they chose to cut it as per their diagram...

Hi all. I need to fit a nut to the bottom of a pine timber bench leg. This will be used to accept a height adjustable foot. I plan to tightly chop in the nut and glue it in place to accept the foot bolt. What glue can anyone suggest please. It needs to be strong as the bench gets moved about...

Hi all. Found some lovely Spalted Beech and wondered if it is a suitable wood to make another rolling pin?

Hi again, I'm making another Band saw box and have an unsightly, thin open joint that needs filling. See attached photo. Question is, what fine fillers are out there, that would not stain the wood and will take a Danish oil finish? I did try glue and fine saw dust but the crack is too small to...

I could use some advise please on how I might remove as much as possible, the water stain on our cabinet. Its not a solid oak top but a laminate which doesn't help. Unfortunately it's on the front of the unit, so cant hide it with a lace doily or such. ;) I saw that another request similar to...

Hi. First post of the New Year, so happier New Year to you all. Please keep in mind I'm an amateur wood working hobbiest enjoying retirement in my man shed. I'm interested in purchasing a table top Oscillating Bobbin sander. I've looked at availability, prices, suitability, etc. I'd like to try...

Hi. First post of the New Year, so happier New Year to you all. Please keep in mind I'm an amateur wood working hobbiest enjoying retirement in my man shed. I'm interested in purchasing a table top Oscillating Bobbin sander. I've looked at availability, prices, suitability, etc. I'd like to...

As mentioned somewhere in my last Christmas Soldier thread, I had an idea for my wife for Christmas, a Button Clock. My wife’s a seamstress so quite suitable me thinks. Finished it this afternoon and thought I’d share. Merry Christmas everyone.

New to woodwork and the Lathe, but had a few enjoyable hours with this Christmas Soldier.