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I have had the Power Cap for a couple of months and can't really fault it, even wearing glasses, I forget I've got it on once I start concentrating on the Job in hand. Regards Ken

Likewise well done Loz and I hope you two of you will be very happy together. Oh and your wife as well. But seriously the best of luck to you both. Regards Ken

Hi Morris I would agree with most of the others but I find even one batch of a particular wood will behave differently from another I have had sweet chestnut split and the next time another lot stay's perfect the same with lime and others will say green oak is not worth the bother but I have a...

Hi Loz I agree they look good, what the wood is I haven't a clue as I usualy stick to local woods and that certainly isn't one of them, the main thing is you are enjoying yourself I reckon you are well and truly hooked. How did the night class go ? Ken

I would use your bandsaw to cut some into 2 inch squares about 20 inches long and some 14 inch by 2 1/2 then you can turn some stools, I think furniture is the best use for oak. If you are going to wet turn some bowls limit yourself to the best parts, near the stump, burrs or crotch wood...

Hi Loz It sounds as is you are trying to round the outside as if you are spindle turning you need to grip the blank firmly preferably on a faceplate or a face plate ring then with the tool rest close and parallel across the bottom of the wood take a light cut with the 3/8 bowl gouge from the...

Hi Loz Yes agreed a good start but definitely not Ash.

I have done a chess set in Holly and Labernum which worked quite well. Regards Ken

As the others say bowls are definitely easier especially if wet and much easier and enjoyable to practise on. I use a medium 3/8 bowl gouge for goblets as the long and strong aspect means you can go deeper inside, but then I use the bowl gouge for nearly everything and have had plenty of...

Hi Paul Thanks for the pictures it was obviously a good event and luck with the weather. I will stay in the area for several days with our motor caravan and have the option of going more than one day it would be good if nearer the time we could organize some form of list to see who is going and...

I emailed the Westonbirt people today and pointed out that there is nothing on their site to say which days are the 4 "Exhibit tree" days, they tell me they are the last four days and they will get the page amended. I assume one of these four will be of more interest to turners. Ken

Hi Chris Be careful if it is a special piece of wood try a small off cut first to see what happens. Some woods loose colour when boiled I think the worst I tried was Hawthorn it nearly bleached it. Ken

Hi All Before I book tickets and camping in the area is there a particular day that forum members tend to go. Ken

Hello Loz If you do buy a bowl gouge try and get a 3/8 with as long a handle as possible and start with wet wood, with the grain and working down from the largest to smallest diameters. It's a great introduction to bowl turning to see long shavings flying over your shoulder and if you practise...

Hi Mark. I am probably just the type that you could do without, I turn basically because I like working with wood which I prefer it in it's natural state not burnt, coloured or even spalted, art or not doesn't really cross my mind although I can appreciate the skill and effort put into a nice...

I have had a Microclene MC1000 for 8 years and once you get used to the noise it does a brilliant job. You can take the filter out easily and tap the dust out I have only just ordered a replacement filter! Also I have just bought a Power Cap to replace the valve type face masks I have been...

Hi Paul The flower vase is used with dried flowers, I have used clear two pack resin before on Beech etc but didn't think it would suit the Box. I have re-done the link it really is a good article although the original is much longer with a lot more close up photos. Happy new year to you and...

Hi Gaz Before you cut or cleave it clean the ends so that you can see where the pith is it may be a long way of centre, if it is just cut down the line of the pith and you can sometimes have one really deep blank. Cutting rather than cleaving makes sure you don't waste any wood and gives you...

As far as I know Benmail are still going, 01934 510497, they usually have an advert in the Woodturning mag and show a fantatic list of tools most with or without handles. personally I reckon Crown are about the best for cost and quality. Regards Ken

No not me Allen, not that I would mind being associated with a VB36, so what is the story ?