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Was at Timber Search in Woodend (Victoria) today, nice people to deal with, they have pallets of recycled and new (milled) timber at apparently very low reserves (according to a person...

Thanks for the above, was initially thinking 2-300 dollars, seller also doesnt have any idea on value, so didn't want to get a bargain or pay too much. So is 300 for the lot fair to both? Maybe any...

realise it was a bit flippant, but am after a bandsaw to take a half log and cut to a rough circle, up to about 400mm diameter, 150-200mm thick. Mainly turn live and natural edged bowls from semi...

Hi all,

Spend more of my time in the turning area but would like to ask here what bandsaw this probably is (apparently no branding)

I mentioned to a colleague that I was looking at getting a...

I'll take it.

As long as you can wait till metro Melbourne gets out of lockdown, happy to pay a deposit

So 2hp in place of 1hp is probably okay, unless I had plans to increase my swing with a riser.

Using the current drive pulley, lowest speed of 350, I will still have 1hp down to 175rppm

At this...

Thanks for all the Input.

Looking at ebay I see a 2hp motor VFD combo for sale for around the $600 mark. Single Phase variable frequency drive with 1.5kw Electric motor for belt sander | eBay...

I have been turning bowls on my Durden Top Turn 400 now for a few months.

The biggest limitation seems to be the lack of Variable Speed and Reverse.

Where do I start the Planning for adding a 3...

Im quite new to this but for what its worth,

Shellac, the Golden shellac flakes at Bunnings turn everything a bit too yellow for my liking, Ill probably need to get some blonde flakes from Ubeaut,...

For my money try to find an older full sized lathe, I was recently faced with your dilemma, thought I would like wood turning, new a little (very little), so jumped feet first and bought a large old...

Thanks for the thoughts,

The piece is 42mm thick, has 2 "natural" edges and has a corner broken, I would at least need to turn the corners to get rid of the broken area, that being said the...

Firstly thanks for all the previous help and suggestions. I have had the lathe for about a month, and have been turning lots of different things. Here's a selection
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My mother gave me...

As the eventual winner of this item I can advise it does work, I have never used any other scroll chuck so can't compare.

As a new turner I have been "Playing" with all the toys I picked up and...

Thanks, but I'll say no, learning curve will be steep enough without learning something advice says not to.

And thanks Neil, will watch and read those and make my own jig, plenty of other things...

For a sharpening setup will a Torquata HeliGrind Turning Tool Sharpening Kit and any 200mm bench grinder be a good start. Anyone with experience of this jigging system care to comment of the ease of...

Thanks for all replies.

I currently have nothing for sharpening so will need to start from scratch.

Tormak and that Robert Sorby system look like a wise investment, I am not sure it's one I...

Purchased the lathe above and picked it up today. I am fortunate enough to not work Wednesday's

Jim had found a few more things.

It is still on the trailer in the shed, I will clear an...

Thanks both for the response.

The money is less of an issue than the thought of rectification, or buying again in the short term. That being said if money was no issue I wouldn't be buying x...

I've been reading a lot, and have watched many a video.

If I ever grow enough skills I think I would like to turn largish bowls.

I am sure I will enjoy turning, my fondest memories of high...