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The other Sorby??

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RUBART-SORBY-WOOD-TURNING-CHISELS_W0QQitemZ110290081647QQihZ001QQcategoryZ84012QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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I was watching the Mike Darlow DVD and he suggests the center of the lathe is just above elbow height for comfortable turning. I'd probably look at attaching the bench to the workshop floor to...

Here's a link I have for a PDF with some instructinos to make one:
http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/Longworth%20Chuck.pdf

It's not luck mate.

It's tallent.

I love the bowls - they rule.

I really like the Northwood brand - and I guess it depends on how my birthday/chrissy combination goes cash-wise.

Also - what's the difference between the bowl gouge, and the spindle gouges? To a...

How might these compare to the "Starter Kits" from Jim's or Carbatec?

ie: http://www.cws.au.com/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=1107146830

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130249672112

Seems too good to be true.

So it's probably too good to be true.

Anyone brought/used these?...

Bob,
That's a pretty common type lathe - it's a chinese brand (MC900 it's often referred to as) which gets rebadged by everyone around the places (Carbatec, Northwood etc). They are a very good...

I'd definatly be looking at the MC900 if you can afford it - Northwood seems the cheapest, and you could check out their chisels while you're there :)

If you want to start out for less money...

So - what's the difference between P1 and P2, and a filtered respirator then? Is a filter the only way to get to 5 micron?

Shutterbug - I really like the look of those Drager masks - where do you get them from thou? I've only found online sources that charge $145+gst for a pack of 15! That's $10 each. Also - how long...

RBTCO - Any chance you could upload that full PDF to your website and attach a link so people can download it. It's excellent!
Cheers,
Andy

Does anyone have a copy I can loan of the Mike Darlow DVD? It looks great - I've read Mike's book at the library - some of it was a bit over my head as yet, but I'll come back to it later I think....

Assuming the steel bolt that fits into the groove in the shaft is not the locking mechanism - but only used for winding the tail in and out, then if you had a new MC900/1100 then it could be wise to...

Ahh - I get it now about the chuck. I'm glad someone told me about that - at least I know what I've got now.

Seems like an odd design? If it can't centralise things like a scroll chuck then...

I brought a cheap lathe - and I'm quite excited about it.

I've got bugger all disposable income atm, and I'd been considering a GMC, and scouring eBay for a long while. I managed to pick up this...

It would be interesting to know if there was anything they could suggest to avoid the problem occuring for people who are current MC100/900 owners??

If it's a common problem - could there be a...

They also have some good looking kit going in SA -
http://www.graysonline.com.au/sale.asp?SALE_ID=80925

Ficfac - I'm assuming you've read the online review here:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/northwoodturningtools.htm

ficfac,
I too am interested in this end of town, and here's what I've gleamed so far. Both the Carbatec and the H&F lathes are the same thing with a different badge - it's from china, and I think...

Hi,
Not sure if this still exists - but you could try contacting "Central Victorian School of Woodcrafts" - they used to have a webpage advertising 2 day courses - think it's Newstead?
Cheers,
Andy

Thanks Cliff - becasue this is what I've been practising! So I'm glad to hear it's the right thing to do!! :roll::U

As a real beginner, I have found some of the YouTube video's quite usefull.

...and others quite useless. :D

Parting Tool technique
YouTube - Parting Tool Technique

I'd be interested to...

Thanks for the quck replies. I will try sourcing some of this wood - does anyone know any good lumber yards in Castlemaine or Bendigo? Or should I just order through the hardware?

Thru the...

Hi,

I'm looking at making some wood climbing holds. Suggestions for wood from the North US have been Alder and Poplar - hardwood (?) that is soft enough to shape easily with a sander, yet when...

I have used this company before - they are very good at that sort of thing.
http://www.abilityproducts.com.au/

Think you'll find the red/brown is cheapest, then green, and if you want blue......

Woodcutta,
Thanks for that - I've checked out the Arbortech disk (pro-4 woodcutter kit) at $65 and that seems like exactly the sort of thing I'd be looking for to start out with!

I've got a...

John,

You should get outdoors again! Especially in the Blue Mountains! Gym's are great fun thou, especially if you dont' have any gear, or want to take the kids.

What's the diference between...

...ever tried Rock Climbing??

I love it. :U - So much that I've got a training wall at home, and I've started making my own climbing holds out of wood. But I need some help, and this seemed...