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drilled and threaded and put back - job done :D now to sanding

The book covers everything except what l wanted to know however it helped and is a great resource. The reason l took the balistrails out is that the fixing at the top is broken, that is the piece that needs a new bit attached to fix into the handrail. This photo shows what it was like before l...

started the exploration of the stairs today, decided to explore under the stairs. First job was to remove the back plasterboard and l found another wall. However started to remove the lime plaster, bricks, and slate that the outside string was supported on and found the end or the balistrails...

yep l totally agree and l am trying to avoid this at all costs

at the moment l am still thinking this through but should start exploring in a day or two. Bought the book that 'bugbear' mentioned and it arrived this morning. There is a lot to look through there. I will post some photos of what l do but thinking of epoxy resin to fix in the loose newel.

I am just about to start some renovation work on the stairs/banister at home. The house is Victorian and built in 1864, does anyone know how this newel could possibly fit into the bullnose step? as l need to tighten it. The step is wood (not marble) and l don't think bolts would have been...

no need to go up to 10 coats of CA 3 is enough, any-more and it may crack or glaze in time

it would be good to see you there come and say hello l will have the badge on that says Chairman

Surrey Association of Woodturners Open Day A show aimed predominantly at woodturners by woodturners, or anyone interested in wood. There will be a wide range of attractions for visitors including demonstrations by professional turners Mark Baker & Les Thorne, demonstrations on Wood Colouring...

this is always a good site to help ID wood http://www.wood-database.com/

its good to know that service is still there, when other are failing l always have had great service from axminster

I have turned some spalted holly its great wood to turn when its dry. Problem is drying it as it moves a lot and splits easily, l would rough turn all of it

When l was in the USA last year a friend had an American beauty, its a good solid lathe but it took over 6 months possibly even 9 months for delivery

these people are also looking at being vicmarc dealers for the UK Ullapool Woodturning Centre The Woodturning Centre, Lochbroom Ullapool, Ross-Shire Scotland, IV23 2RS Phone: 01854 655334 Fax: 01854 655334 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ullapoolwoodturningcentre.co.uk

I have used the microwave for pen blanks 1min on full power and left for two hours and continued till dry, l had the blanks in a paper bag. Think the thing here is that each microwave and wood species seems to be different. Just make sure you do not dry them too fast or they will split

That is oak most probably Turkey oak by the colour and size and it also looks splated which is what is probably throwing you down the wrong path in identifying it. We have a lot of turkey oak where l live

The guy from easy tools says that the carbide bits he uses are standard ones but he changes the rake angle. Has anyone measured the angle of the square cutters that are for sale especially the box of 10? I have a diamond wheel on my tormek and it touches up these cutter just fine

it looks like cherry to me. yep cut the pith out as it will crack along it. why not rough turn the blanks and seal the ends it will dry a lot quicker that way

Here is a photo of one of my setups this was a piece of spalted beech

I have a couple of sawmills that use chainsaws and also hand rip cut. Professional (bespoke) ripping chains are sharpened to 10 or 15 deg, l find the 10 deg works better on hard woods. One word about bought ripping chains is that the do not have as good anti kick back links as cross cutting...