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Stoatally wrote:........I'm properly hooked........
Robert wrote:Enjoy your new hobby.
I thought I was hooked when I first got my lathe. Only took a couple of bowls to realise no one really wanted what I was making so the lathe has had very little use ever since.
Andyp wrote:One aspect of turning that I have enjoyed is the speed at which one can go from unpromising lump of wood to a finished item.
Stoatally wrote:One thing I'll need to look into is getting the end finials(?) off my wife's old spare bed, that she has sentimental attachment to, fixed. Our newest puppy chewed one of themso I need to turn them down so you can't see the chewing and they both match.
Stoatally wrote:Dalboy- picture the scene, new lathe sitting in the work bench. Nice bits of fairly round ash and hazel sitting in my log shed and a box of my grandads old tools. It had to be done!
I have since picked up what I think is a spindle gouge, roughing gouge and parting tool. Saying that I'm in the process of buying a better lathe that comes with loads of chucks and turning tools
In need of advice on best dust extraction for lathe work all I currently have is a cheap Screwfix titan Hoover. I did turn wearing a dust mask though.
Looking for advice and guidance on dust extraction and on the best euipment / machinery for sharpening.
Can you turn pens on any lathe or does it need to be a little
Micro lathe?
Stoatally wrote:
Saying that I'm in the process of buying a better lathe that comes with loads of chucks and turning tools
Stoatally wrote:There is, Avon and Bristol woodturners, I'm hoping to be able to get over there next week.
I have no idea quite what to do with my garage to get everything in
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