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Paul - it was an impression that I personally gained (I am an AWGB member) and actually I deferred joining until I felt I was 'good enough'. I don't think having something to aspire to is a bad thing, and I like what the AWGB does, but if I felt that way, then I'm sure there will be others...

I think it would be good for people to understand how this 'symposium' has come about. Though not a regular poster to UKWORKSHOP I've been around for quite a few years and have enjoyed the forum's knowledge base. Earlier in the year, the YouTube entity that is 'Mike Waldt' announced plans to...

Hi Could I ask where you ordered yours from? Has it arrived yet? Cheers Tom

Hi Could I ask where you ordered yours from? Has it arrived yet? Cheers Tom

Thanks for the two very speedy replies! I have Axminster 120g disks coming tomorrow. Eventually I thought I may replace with velcro however Axminster seem to have no 300mm velcro disks at the moment and I was in something of a rush as usual... I have read that using a heat gun first helps to...

If anyone is still reading this thread, when using MDF for a home made disk sander, is it better to seal the surface of the MDF before attaching self adhesive disks or leave it 'natural'? Cheers Tomsk

Hi Gary On this occasion the sheet of copper would be seen and turned 'edge on' so I suspect that copper leaf would be just too fine for the application. Others have shown above that quite substantial thicknesses of non-ferrous metals can be turned quite well without damaging tools. Cheers...

I've used wire as an inlay around a bowl, but never tried to 'tool' the wire. It was after following on from this, and after producing a few inlay pens, that I wanted to try inlaid sheet between laminations. The wealth of replies above suggest that theoretically there should be few problems -...

Cheers Nev - The drinks can is an excellent idea for a source of aluminium!

Richard - the foil would be encapsulated / laminated between other woods so hopefully very thin sheets would be supported and still turn. Phil - I turn wearing a respirator whenever possible, so hopefully I will never have to worry about it! Tomsk

Yes, thanks Nev, that's the sort of thing, though my tastes in pen kit are a little simpler, or should I say more understated than that example. Cheers Tomsk

Thanks Bob and Chas I was going to try using it in a segmented fountain pen initially, so the structural element will be taken care of by the brass tubing and bonding should be ok with superglue. If the tools will handle any copper thickness then this opens some interesting avenues with wire...

Hi all I've been thinking about including a little copper sheet / foil in a segmented turning for accent. Does anyone know or have an opinion (dangerous!) about what thickness of material can be turned with standard HSS tools before this becomes detrimental / dangerous / damaging etc? I'm...

Don't be afraid to talk to Axminister. Their customer support is legendary. I had issues with my own TS200 which eventually resulted in a complete replacement machine. Problems were dealt with swiftly and efficiently. out of interest, what boat will you be building? That was one of the reasons...

I have loads of it, cut spring this year, approximately 18" diameter and 5' lengths that's destined for firewood in a few years time. I guess some of it could get sidetracked... It's horribly sappy, so can't imagine it being good for turning green!

Thanks also to Terry at Chestnut for his valued advice and support (both public and private). It's good to see a supplier who 'sticks' :) behind a product...

The bottle is open! HURRAH! It finally succumbed to the blows of hammer and chisel wielded by the dealer. Many thanks to ASK Tools for providing the entertainment...

Do you mean you are coating the entire blank/log in wax or paint if it is partially seasoned? How does the moisture escape? Much of the laburnum I have cut up today is older stock that I acquired and am trying to save. I've cut the ends back until there is no visible cracking...

I'll be happy to share the results, though it may be a few years :shock: On the subject of speaking to Chestnut, I shall be returning it to the dealer from whence it came tomorrow... he can have a go a straining his wrists whilst I peruse the exotic blanks! Cheers

Why would you get your head bitten off for asking a sensible question? The reason I bought the stuff in the first place was to avoid the problems others have told me about when they have come back to their much valued stock in a number of years, only to find it mostly useless. To learn, and...