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Took delivery of my shiny new Axminster M900 this morning....spent all day bolting it firmly to my workbench (much reinforcing after the bench collapsed!) and gave it a test run.
I had a go at a bowl as I'd always fancied making one...its sooo much easier when youve got the right tools isnt it?!
I used the Supernova chuck with a screwchuck attachment first, turning the outside was a doddle....then came the bit I was nervous about....
I turned a dovetail recess and then reversed the bowl using the 50mm jaws that come as standard with the Supernova.
Much to my relief, it was rock solid.
The end result isn't anything spectacular and I definitely need a decent set of chisels, but all in all a very positive experience!
Also I've got my second lesson tomorrow - had one last sunday and made a simple spindley foot massager thingy. Managed to get several good digs in the process, but practise makes etc....
What a fab hobby.
I had a go at a bowl as I'd always fancied making one...its sooo much easier when youve got the right tools isnt it?!
I used the Supernova chuck with a screwchuck attachment first, turning the outside was a doddle....then came the bit I was nervous about....
I turned a dovetail recess and then reversed the bowl using the 50mm jaws that come as standard with the Supernova.
Much to my relief, it was rock solid.
The end result isn't anything spectacular and I definitely need a decent set of chisels, but all in all a very positive experience!
Also I've got my second lesson tomorrow - had one last sunday and made a simple spindley foot massager thingy. Managed to get several good digs in the process, but practise makes etc....
What a fab hobby.
