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Hi, I was wondering if anyone has details of an online supplier for double edge razor heads / kits from a UK or European source. I know you can get the Mach 3 kits fairly easily but I was looking for the traditional double edge style… From reading the discussion last week in the general section...

Hi, I was wondering if I could get some advice on what to do with my bog oak.... Last month a friend of mine called in with a few pieces of bog oak that he had pulled out of the bog. The timber was about two months out of the ground when I got them. As you can see from the picture the pieces are...

So what lesson did I learn today in my woodturning??........ When pyrographing the base of your bowl make sure you don’t forget the letter”c” in sycamore!! :cry: Do you think I will be able to sand out my mistake and try it again?

Hi, here are two pieces that I have turned recently and I have some questions. The first bowl is Padauk (130mm diameter, 165mm high). I did some coves by eye on the outside of the bowl, sanded down to 320 grit and finished with walnut oil. A tough wood to turn and the dust gets everywhere… I...

Hi, I was wondering if I could get some advice on dust extractors. I am looking for an extractor to use when I am sanding on the lathe and generally cleaning up the shavings that cover everything. I was considering a “SIP 01929 50 Litre Dust Collector” as they look like they are good value...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone uses an Airace mask and if they do is it possible to use it while wearing a full face safety visor? I know you can get a clip on visor for the mask but i like the extra protection with a full face visor. Has anyone ever ordered direct from this site...

Hi, I hope I'm not going back over old ground by asking the following question.... I am new to woodturning (just finished off an evening course a little while ago) and I am considering buying a Record Lathe. Due to money being tight... :( my budget is limited so I was considering either the...

Hi all, I was going to have a go at making some boxes and I have a question about buying rough sawn timber. I don't have a planer / thicknesser so I will be getting the timber dimensioned for me. If I am looking to have a final thickness of 13mm, what thickness of board do I start off with? Can...

Hi everyone, I have been registered here for a while now and I have to say that I love the forum. For the past few months I have been messing around in my little 6 X 8 ft shed (not big enough to call it a shop!!) for the past few months getting it kitted out so I can start some woodworking. I...