Thread: 2011 Thompson Lathe Tools purchase

Nick,

Can you remember if a 16" handle will fit in a 3kg satchel?

Cheers
Jeff

Jeff

From memory the 16" handles were either personally picked up or sent in a post tube.
The post tube was around the same price but was posted within NSW - probably Sydney to Sydney.

But a 3kg postpack dimensions are 405mmx310mm and 405mm is about 16"
So if the 16" tool handle is really about 16" then should fit diagonally quite easily (with a bit of bubble wrap.) (I think) (maybe)

Originally Posted by rsser

Nick, can I have the 16" handle I left in your car a year ago?

(just kidding).

Ern

It's still under threat of ransom

As the longer Thompson handles won't be included this time, I'm willing to part with my Thompson 20" Handle with 5/8" nose and the 3/4" Lathe Master. Both cleanskins... ie not engraved with anything like Stolen from NeilS...

If anyone is extra keen to have one or both of these, PM me.

Detail Gouge help what one to get plz
what sizes????

nick pat someone

Originally Posted by nz_carver

Detail Gouge help what one to get plz
what sizes????

nick pat someone

Dave, what are you turning? Size? 1/4" for pens or the 3/8" or 1/2" for larger spindles on your mini Yellow Peril and any other larger lathes. Depends on your identified needs. I rarely do spindle work, but I have from 6mm to 13mm in spindle gouges and detail gouges.

The difference, AFAIK between spindle and detail gouges is the depth of the flute, with Detail gouges having a shallower flute. I await correction from or Jim

Agree with Pat
depends on what you want to do

smaller gouge = finer work

Dave, I find a 1/2" spindle gouge will do most of what you want to do. A 1/2" will do pens but a 1/4" is a bit dicey if you were to make a table or chair leg, or general spindle work. Get a 1/2" gouge now and a 1/4" gouge next time. Or both now.
Jim

Ok thanks
Nick stick me down for a
Spindle Gouge - 1/2"
16" Handle with 1/2 nose

Hey I Nick u going to be out at trend open day?
I have something for you

Trend open day?
Not sure at this stage, maybe not


Here's the updated list of desires
Attachment 183138

If there are any errors or changes please let me know

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Trend open day?
Not sure at this stage, maybe not


Here's the updated list of desires
Attachment 183138

If there are any errors or changes please let me know

Oh surely Nick being the Pro-turner and all these snazzy tools he thought you would be registered

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PS Ray where's your order?

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

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PS Ray where's your order?

you said books were closed so I spent it elsewhere

Originally Posted by wheelinround

you said books were closed so I spent it elsewhere

Final orders Monday, maybe Tuesday