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I have the Acer Now I have been told that it is acer-negundo or -box-maple. unfortunately one of the trees was too rotten to be of any use but some of the other one is ok only part of the trunk has rot in it. lovely colour in the heart wood will put some pictures up when I have taken them.

Thanks for all the replies. Not sure which one they are but will try and find out. As for the cutting I have the chain saw and protective gear to do the job so will make sure they are left long enough. Can move as I have a Van With a Crane in the back. Will keep you posted on the logs when Iget...

Not been on for a while work etc. I have a Question I have been offer two acer trunks about 12 " in dia are they any good for turning, green or seasoned.

Have a look on Ebay as I purchased a 352 Startrite ex school for £240 and all it needed was a good clean and a new blade cuts like a dream.

You can also buy them here http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdSrch.cgi Not sure what the poastage is. Roger B

Hope these are ok Chas, background not the best on the first picture Thank you all for your comments I find them really encouraging this is a great forum. Roger

Had a go at a square plater great fun !! Just have to remember the corners. I have also made a thin plater in green Horse chestnut lovely movement in the rim. comments please Square plater made from Beech worktop Horse chestnut Plater almost forgot these are...

Have look at the pictures again and they seem to be fine now perhaps it a problem with Photo Bucket. Roger

Not sure what it is they look a little fuzzy on the edges of the pens what resolution did you take them at. Regards Roger

Great pens where did you get the kit from ?

I sold 26 items over the two days the Friday night was a viewing evening, and yes I think it was worth the effort. I sold items from £3 to £45 with enquireries for two commissions, salt and pepper mills and two fountain pens. Made a few contacts a tree surgeon and offers of wood from...

They are made from 38mm oak work tops

Have not been on for a while as I have been turning for the Art / Craft show that I went to two weeks ago. It was over Friday evening Sat and Sunday. Then away for a few days so have not been able to post till now. Had a great time sold a few things and talked myself horse. Thought you...

5 to 1 Ratio is as weak as you should go. You need to dig out deep enough to lay some hardcore in the base blind this of with sharp sand or ballast you may need to form some kind of shuttering round the hole to get to your shed base level. lay a thick polly membrane over the hardcore /...

I have purchased a length of 1 1/8" dia aluminium bar and am going to make my own handels 18" long with 1/2" dia in one end and 5/8 " in the other. This is going to be used for the handle less tools I have until I make my own hollowing tools using Munro tips. will post pictures when I have...

Don't use it I have seen the results of bench grinder wheels exploding. The bits went through the roof and through and the back of the users hand needed physio for months after to get most of the use back. Bin it

YOU WERE NOT KIDDING IT IS A BARGAIN I HAVE JUST BOUGHT IT . Just need to get the buffing mops to go with it. Roger

Yes it is two pieces of 40 mm oak worktop glued together for the bowl.

More pieces I have made for the Show I am going to in May. Large Spalted Beech Bowl 15 1/2" Dia 5 1/2" ht Oak Plater 19" Dia Oak Bowl 12" Dia Laminated Oak worktop Comments Please Roger

Thanks Mark. The horse chestnut came from a farm in the village they had three taken down due to rot in the main trunks. OR It is great to turn wet you just need to wear a raincoat so much water. May go back and get some more if I can move it, the logs are on my photo bucket account you can...