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I'm getting into the hang of this pen turning, and swmbo says - can you make a fountain pen ? Never thought of making one up until now - so off toddling to the internet I go, and buy a kit. The lid was a little crappy as I had to cut away the gap for the clip, (wasnt expecting that) but all...

Calling all you knowledgeable peeps.... Just taken up pen turning and I have made a number of the nice twist pens that you can get from axminster or Planet etc, but have yet to find a decent source for the twist DAYACOM refills in blue that does not break the bank. I know it's similar to the...

Not sure what need to buy as I have acquired supernova chuck and need insert to match Union Jubilee lathe (unsure of thread size) any help appreciated also as to where best place to buy.. Thanks Ken

Looking for somewhere where I can find out about local courses for wood turning. I have the basics, but I am sure that being self "taught" i am not performing as I may have with say half a days tuition. I am in Newport South wales and am prepared to travel a medium distance, but literally...

Mother of SWMBO wanted a nice present for her friend and asked for a ringstand. First of I all I had no bloomin idea what a ringstand was, and hoped to god it was not like some dodgy handstand... but after a bit of reference I managed to find what she meant. So here was my 1st attempt at a...

I am looking for a little assistance in locating a start stop switch for me union jubilee. It was mentioned to me that I needed one based upon the current of the motor ?? The lovely hole on the Union jubilee below needs to locate such a switch. would be everso happy if some peeps could point...

Ordered a new motor for my ressurected union jubilee, but cannot wait so I had to pop over a friends house to use his lathe. I am still very much a novice only having turned about 5 items totally. But I thought I would dare to show the latest item that I have produced...

Same old problem - Given an old lathe - 3 Phase - only got single at home. What are my best option here ? live in south wales, and am fairly new to this mechanical/electrical lark. I would like to spend as little as possible if I can help it. I have the old motor, (3 phase) a spare single...