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Yep I got the same thing Steve and thought exactly the same!!

Looks to be quite a few plans here: http://www.woodturningonline.com/Turnin ... troduction Rob.

Ah I get it now! Thanks for the description cornucopia :) Still lots to learn :roll: Rob.

Whats the pith? :oops: :oops: :oops:

Thats good to hear, I'm seriously considering the perform tools for the money. Regarding the grinder, I think I'm gonna get the one you mentioned and have a crack at the jig's above 8) Cheers guys, Rob.

They look great! Love the idea of the mobile tool station :lol:

Think for the difference in price I'll use a bench grinder for a while and see how I go then if I need to upgrade I will. There is an axminster grinder selling at £29.95, at that price I can throw it away if it's useless!! :lol: Rob.

Fair point Blister, my initial thought was just to replace them coz I didn't know anything about them (how good/bad they were, if they were HSS or not etc...) The parting tool I've never heard of but the skew chisel is a Hamlet. I think I'll take them to my next lesson and see if he thinks...

Thanks SVB & jpt, I'll look into your recommendations :)

Yeh been looking at grinders, someone recommended on to me from the forum the other day so I know which one I want now! Regarding tools, I'm very tempted to just order these: http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Perf ... -21761.htm £60 for a 6 tool starter kit just to get me going but the price...

Hi Loz, Yeh I've noticed tools for sale with no handles, confused me a bit at first!! Something to think about once I actually learn how to turn :lol: Rob.

Thats great, thanks for your help Blister :) Rob.

Haha, yeh £120 for the lot :lol: Any manufacturer of tools preferable or are they all pretty much the same? I have a Robert Sorby catalogue at home so I'm naturally drawn to them after reading about how good they are (in their own words of course!) I don't really want to skimp on the tools...

Hi guys, picked up my new (first!) lathe last night (Record DML36SH-MK2) that I bought on eBay last week. The price was £100 which I thought was quite good as it still has 3 years left of the 5 year guarantee. Anyway for £120 I ended up coming away with some pen blanks, various grades of...

Cheers Paul, looks great, good price too. Think I'll go with your recommendation and get it ordered :D Rob.

Thanks Tam, I'll let you know how I go on with it! Can anyone recommend a suitable bench grinder for sharpening turning tools? I've had a look rount the internet but it's a bit confusing! White stones, pink, blue, 60 grit, 30 grit I haven't a clue! :oops: Any help greatly appreciated, Rob.

Cheers guys, I'd better start looking at all the other stuff now then :) Rob.

Just bought my 1st lathe!! :D Record Power DML36SH MK2, 2 years old, £100 - eBay number 150302753677. Let the fun begin!! :lol: Rob.

Thanks guys! That spalted beech is stunning :D Rob.

Please don't shout I'm new, but what are the other ones!? :oops: I love the 2 on the left and one on far right (all the same by the look of it), thats why I ask! Many thanks, Rob.