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This maybe the same as tony_j's thread on dead lathe? Had a quick turn on my AWBL1200 this morning, it worked for a few minutes then stopped! There is still power getting through and the spindle turns freely, it doesn't seem to have the large draw of power when first switched on? Not sure what I...

Hi Guy's, I've not been on here for a while due to our new little girl and work, I have still been busy when I can and have created a Facebook profile, please take a look and let me know what you think. :D www.facebook.com/insidewood Regards, Chris.

Originally posted in the woodturning section but might be of interest to others :D To work along side my dust extractor and to filter all the time I'm in the workshop, I have made this 3 stage, 3 speed air filter, 32" long 16" wide and 15" tall. Using scrap MDF, an old cooker hood extraction...

Some of you might have noticed that my posts are often about the home made tools and gadgets that I have in my shop, knowing what a resourceful bunch we are, what is your favourite home made tool (either made by you or for you) my favourite would probably be my cole jaws although there could be...

Another of my home made pieces!...... To work along side my dust extractor and to filter all the time I'm in the workshop, I have made this 3 stage, 3 speed air filter, 32" long 16" wide and 15" tall. Using scrap MDF, an old cooker hood extraction unit, some polyester wadding as a pre filter...

Seeing how useful the handwheel is on the Jet 1642 at our club and not having one on my Axminster AWVSWL1200 I thought I would use some of the bits in my metal bin to make one. The side panel removed from the left hand side of the headstock. Threaded bar with a chamfered nut to centralise...

Big thanks to Ian at Turners Cabin for including me in his latest blog, http://woodturners-gallery.blogspot.co.uk/ Take a look and let us know what you think. Regards Chris.

Hi guys, Does anyone have experience changing the bearings on this lathe? I can't seem to find any links? Regards Chris.

Hi guys I have recently fitted a new door and window to my shiplap clad workshop, And on removing the inside walls due to leaks,I can see daylight through some of the cladding joints, what is the best way of sealing these gaps from inside to hopefully make them watertight? Regards Chris.

New set of home made cole jaws on the woodturning section if your interested :D

Following on from my home made fingernail jig, I've been meaning to make a set of cole jaws, so with some free time this week here are the results. 4 pieces of 5mm thick aluminium, taped squre together with the diameter and segments marked. Cut out on the bandsaw and mounting holes drilled...

A few new pieces, spalted Beech with scorched and textured outsides, spalted Ash and African blackwood spinning tops. Comments and critique welcomed. Regards Chris.

Hi Guys, I've just been given a few big lumps of holly, whats the best was to season it to keep the pure colour? is it a case of rough turning and drying normally? all the other holly I've had has been pretty well spalted. Regards Chris.

Hi Guys, This months candlestick entry for critique, good or bad, not my usual turning, original bowl before being re-shaped for the base. Regards Chris.

Hi All, Spalted Beech bowl, 8" x 4", nearly gone too far, soaked up a few coats of sanding sealer and finished with linseed oil. Regards Chris.

Popped by a local tree surgeon today where I pick some bits up and asked if I like burrs! Yep was my answer...... filled my van with different woods, these were the best bits, looking forward to cutting the bigger bit up. Chris.

Hi Guys, I'm trying to decide between the Record DX1000 or the woodstar DC04, both seem similar, does anyone have either and any pro's or con's? Regards Chris.

Hi Guys, I've been roughing this weekend and have 6 black bags full of waste chippings, I have a friend who has chickens and will take them off my hands, what does everyones else do with what they have? Chris.

Does anyone know of any other jaws that are compatible with the supernova chuck? I know some are but couldn't find out after doing a search! Regards Chris.

Hi, Just picked up the own brand TRY1800CSA chainsaw from B&Q, had the display model so no instructions, I've used a few different models and my B&D one has just died, anybody used this model or know where I can find a copy of the instructions? Regards Chris.