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Thanks everyone for commenting I am just glad to be back working again I never realised a broken foot could be so annoying! Now I am dusty again I feel more like myself :D

C&C welcome I have never tried this shape before used a log about 6x4x4 so not huge thankfully it hasn't split so I am quite happy! Richard

Hmmm the welding aspect is interesting I don't know how to and I am not sure I know anyone who does! Will have to have a ring round a few pals see if they can help!

Mick in addition to the items you mentioned you will need some thrust bearings to make the action smooth!

Phil you are right I forgot to add the tax and stuff! I had a look at the LJ system I assume thats the captive style rather than the articulated You are right again in that it looks the easier of the two to construct! Perhaps I will have to have a crack at both! I use several forums some more...

Hi Phil Thanks for posting the vid Looks like the system is going to make hollowing easy for you. I guess the big advantage is having the tool set to cut so simply you can concentrate more of form and thickness etc I am thinking about investigating building a version You have sold me the idea!

Hi Phil Great video I am impressed by the arms capabilities I was wondering about this type of thing for some ideas I have had whilst I can hollow out to a set thickness for the most part successfully this seems to offer a more chance of success. How deep do you think you could go before...

Hi Mpax356 Thanks for getting in touch I have to say I am surprised that there aren't a few more of these machines in workshops up and down the country! I am really excited about its arrival If the reviews and reports I have read online from American forums are anything to go by I am in for a...

Hi Has anyone got a Jet 3520B (powermatic in American) More importantly has anyone got one and set it up Just how hard is it to do? I am led to believe its a heavy old goat so does anyone have any experience? Richard

Recently I have been fortunate to attend a couple of demonstrations at local clubs. This got me thinking about the kind of things that woodturners want to see. I mean everyone is different we all have differing levels of skill, interests within woodturning, experience of demonstrations. the...

Have a look at this it might be helpful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SgusSa_BWY&feature=related Richard

As a new member to the forum I am having problems viewing photographs. When I open a thread the picture seems to load fine, I get about 20 seconds to see it and then it vanishes and I get a broken link symbol. Can anyone explain why? and how to fix it. This is the only place I have this issue...

Hi everyone Thanks for the warm welcome I am just finding my way around the site will hopefully start contributing soon! I have a bit of time on my hands as I am laid up with a broken foot. Lots of surfing time but I would rather be turning!

Hello I am Richard. Some of you will already know me from elsewhere, I thought I would sign up and chip in here too! Looking forward to meeting some new folk too! Richard