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I have been using Robert Sorby all the way, and have yet to be disappointed. I think a lot can be said for buying good tools from the start and avoiding cheaper stuff that may not hold an edge as...

I'm on a farm and have quite a few Gum trees, though have no idea about the species - probably something like E. Adelaide-Hill-Genericii.

I find that generally the gum I have turned is HARD and...

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I was just wondering about the best or correct technique for sealing wood. I have split some small logs and wasn't sure if I should just seal the ends (it is afterall called Endstop...

I think if my wife caught me using her Dehydrator to dry wood I'd be waking up in Intensive Care.

​Withdrawn from sale.

I'll also include a BONUS GMC bench-top drill press.

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Sorry to see the crack.

What about "The Lesser Winged Box"?

Got me slightly with the terminology, I am not actually sure what a "Spindle Roughing Gouge" is v's a "Roughing Gouge". What I call a Roughing Gouge is the big one that you initially use to take the...

And thanks all for you inputs and words of wisdom.

Sounds like a band saw tune up might be a very useful way to spend a few hours. I'll download the video later and pop it onto the iPad and take...

The starting pieces can be really quite large and very not round, would probably keep me hacking away with the roughing gouge for days, and on a slow speed.

I've included a few photos of the...

I have a Jet 1221VS lathe with the optional Jet lathe stand for sale. It has Electronic Speed Control.

This is an ideal second lathe, or a really great first lathe.

It's in good condition....

I'm having a few issues with cutting round blanks for turning with my band saw on my blank cutting jig.

The initial plunge cut goes fine, but then a while after starting the curve (worse with...

Bit of an old post now but I thought perhaps a quick update.

A while after trying to decided where to go from my original Carbatec 6 speed unit I ended up purchaseing the Jet 1221VS from Carbatec....

Hi cshacks.

I wish you all the best with your Jet 1221VS. It should give you a pretty good run. I brought this lathe about a year ago and have been very happy with it. It's a quality unit. (Though...

I have a pair of Teknatool Nova Infinty chucks with the 1 to 7 jaws for over 18 months and not a single issue to complain about. I am very happy with this chuck and the quick jaw change the Infinity...

Seems like a good idea. I have just ordered a set of eBay, now just have to wait for it to arrive, annoying really as tonight’s project is hollowing a potpourri urn.

Seems like a good idea. I have just ordered a set of eBay, now just have to wait for it to arrive, annoying really as tonight’s project is hollowing a potpourri urn.

I've been using the large Robert Sorby Swan Neck Hollowing Tool with reasonable success. Though it can be a bit of a wrestling match to keep it from rotating - need to keep your wits about you.

I suppose now's not the time to mention chucks and all the various jaws to add to the collection? And remember, there is always one more chisel you need.

BTW, I agree with you about the RS...

The Extension is an extra option, but last time I looked Carbatec had it out on Special - may still have. Pretty neat little lathe though.

Hi DaveVman,

Looks a nice start to turning, and you do have to start somewhere. It looks an awful lot like the first thing I ever turned which was just practice pieces. Take a little care with...

Quick resurrection of an older post.

I have just been looking at: https://carvingtoolsaustralia.com/store/10116-merlin2-nick-agar-signature-series-woodworking-set-220v-10116

and was wondering...

I have 2 Nova Infinity chucks (one started life as a SuperNova 2 but I converted it with the Infinity upgrade kit). I have the jaws from #1 to #7 and love the quick change over. And it's even quicker...

Nice work, love the bowl. Makes me want to go outside right now and dig up a few of my olive trees.

I have a Jet 1221VS with the electronic speed control. I've had it around a year now and am very happy with it. It's my second lathe (after a 6 position belt Woodfast) and I do not regret having...

Thanks for the comments on the natural edge bowl. It's my wife's favorite. It started life as a piece of gum destined for the log fire, but since taking up turning I now look at wood a little...

For brevity I kept the list of pictures short. I should have included this one showing the intermediate stage, see it as Pic 3.5 in the story.

This is my most ambitious project so far and I think it turned out well (for a beginner).

I was given a piece of a tongue and groove darker hardwood that I am told came from a local winery which I...

I have been looking at the Robert Sorby Spiraling Tool and the Texturing Tool. They look to be the same tool with an addition of a guide plate to the Spiraling version.

The RS Spiraling System...

I've been watching a few videos that show people sanding their works with power sanders using small velcro type 2"-3" discs.

But where do you find one?

I have a passive Robert Sorby sanding pad...

I've found a couple of UK turners I regularly look in on with YouTube, and both are pretty good at posting some good basic beginner projects. They are Mike Waldt and Martin Sabine Smith. I have...

Thanks Jim, those are a couple of good options to consider.

The fitted Emergency Switch is a locking type, push in to lock a shut down, rotate the knob to unlock. And as mentioned above, the fitted Jet switch is the No Volt Type which will need to be turned...

It might have been nice to have cut both the active and neutral lines but the switch only has the 2 contacts (single pole) and so can switch only one line. Electrically it would not matter if you...

It's movable, mounted with magnets. I have yet to finally decide, though as mentioned above, I am leaning towards the right hand side.

One of the reasons I was interested in the RS Turnmaster was the ability to use the Mushroom Cutter head for hollowing/undercutting to make a potpourri bowl. Could I use another tool like some sort...

It's a hard one to decide. Being right handed I naturally favour that hand, and being on the right it will be near the existing switch and speed controller, so keeping everything in one place....

I've had one for a while and so far have no issues. I am quite happy with it, and the price was an awful lot less than for the Jet. No regrets.

Thanks for your input BobL.

I would tend to agree with you in saying that the movable magnetic switch should really be left in one fixed location so that you always know where it is in an...

I recently upgraded from my Carbatec Pro Midi (Woodfast) lathe to the Jet 1221 as I wanted the electronic speed control. One thing I noticed with the change was that the Carbatec lathe had a larger...

I have been giving consideration to buying the Robert Sorby Turnmaster set with a few extra heads -...

And when I went to Adelaide Tools for new blades I was informed there are 2 blade types, and had to specify the part number from my manual to get the correct one, so be a little careful buying from...

Thought I might just add my 3 cents (inflation) worth.

I might be inclined to try to add a few dollars to the kitty and perhaps look for a midi lathe with an electronic speed control, it is a very...

Hi Fumbler, can't really answer your question as I haven't played around all that much with glues other than to glue and clamp now and come back tomorrow when it's had good time to set (though I see...

Thanks for putting out another option DomAU. It certainly sounds like an idea, albeit perhaps a little outside of my DIY league. Though, that said, I wonder if you could not use one of these...

I did notice the Ayao lathe on eBay, and it was a pretty reasonable price for what you get. However, having watched a YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TulMdeSZITI I was a little less...

In my Internet travels I also came across a Vicmarc VL240 ASM EVS lathe - https://vicmarc.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=149&virtuemart_category_id=13...

Hi Neil,

You have some nice items there. I am a little intrigued regarding the use of resin with the wood. Are you able to explain how you actually do it?

I recently joined up with a local...

Optimark, I'm not sure wether to curse you for adding another option to my list to complicate my decision or thank you for bringing it to my attention. I had not considered the Laguna, mainly...