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Hey mate, great looking work there. Cheers Pete

One problem there, can you get refills ?. If not it is a lot of work for a disposable pen. Cheers Pete

It all depends on what you want the lathe to do, as there are good lathes out the that do a great job for a lot less. The most expensive lathe out there, will not make a bowl or vase better, thats all down to the skill of the operator. Cheers Pete

That for me is the only way, as some paper designs don't look just right. The texture and any faults in the wood, don't understand the drawing and sometimes fight against you. So for me the way I do it is mount the wood with a mental view of roughly how you want it, then just go for it and...

Great looking pens Dave. Cheers Pete

Hey stu, great looking stoppers/openers. Cheers Pete

Great looking piece Pete, you made full use of the challenge you had. The end result is one fine piece, and should sell fast. Cheers Pete

When not in use !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Once you start it is very addictive, looks good. Cheers Pete

Sorry all mine is done on a tormek, so easy for me to use one handed. Cheers Pete

Very nice work there, spalted beech can be very pitty sometimes but that looks great. Cheers Pete

Hey Andrew Great looking winged bowls, yes they do look nicer when it stands on the tips and bowl a bit up. Cheers Pete

Hi devonwoody, If you are going to use the lathe to drill pen blanks, then don't get a Morse taper mandrel but get a strait shaft. This is because it makes life easier as you do not have to keep taking the chuck off. I only ever use 3/4 inch roughing out gouge, from beginning to end. Hey nice...

Hi Dick, None taken mate, the underside is not rough in any part and has had approx 30 coats of lacquer, so dust is not a problem. But you are 100 % right arty, as that is exactly what the client wanted. Cheers Pete

Hi Paul, Great shape on the vase, and very nice to look at. The finial on the lid, yes I would agree with the others a tad to tall, but really great job though. Cheers Pete

Thanks for the kind words, Blister I have been turning for 8 years, sice my hand was amputated in 2000, so not really just started out. Duncanh it is allways great fun to try and push the limits, and yes sharpening in the whole process about 3 times, as you say it is faily kind on the edge of...

Great work Chas, They are lovely pieces and should go very quickly. Cheers Pete

Hi Paul J, Sanding of the bowl was done with the lathe running, but the wing was done by hand sanding. Cheers Pete

Cheers Tam, Got it at last, hopefully remember for next time. It is easer turning than posting pictures LOL. Cheers Pete

Hi CHJ, Just tried putting in the [img] at the start and end and still no joy, what am i doing wrong ?. Cheers Pete

Elm Burl 20 x 9 ½ x 3 ½ inches Well here is my latest turning project, an Elm Burl. This has taken a lot of thought on the best shape, due to irregular shape. So this became a challenge not to make firewood, and this is the result. Whenever doing a winged bowl always make sure. 1 The lathe...