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I agree with Peter, centre of gravity must be low for stability and safety.
Even if the lathe is used only for light work, any imbalance, coupled with centrifugal force at speed, will be far more...

David,

I'd be interested in 1 lot each of 150 & 180 grid.
I'll pm my address

Cheers,

Fryers

1.6Amps
0.2Kw
1260rpm
Sold with User manual, all accessories and a couple of spare blades.
Some surface rust on table as seen in photo.
In working order but can probably use service...

Hi,

I'll take it, if it is available.
I live in Castlemaine and will prefer to pick up from Williamstown. PM me to arrange time.

Cheers,

Fryers (Rony)

Thanks Neil. Your comment matches my thoughts, just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything.

Fryers

Hi all,

I've just taken delivery of a Sherwood 8" slow speed bench grinder to replace my old 6" Aldi grinder. As a mainly bowl and Platter turner, I use a Tru-Grind jig for sharpening gouges, and...

West System works very well.

Sold

I've got a set of Vicmarc Bowl Jaws for VM90/100 - Max: 285mm, for sale.
New price: $128.
Sell for: $90. to be collected from Castlemaine Victoria, or can be posted at buyers expense.
Fryers...

Cheers Neil,

All the above, and I know the follow-up service at CWS... Decision made.

Fryers

LATHE IS SOLD. (not sure how to edit the thread)
Fryers

Hi,
Ive just sold my trusty Woodfast M408H and for the sake of "body preservation", I'll explore turning of smaller things...
I've been looking at the Sherwood (MC-1420-VF) 350mm x 510mm Induction...

Woodfast M408H for sale in Marketplace.

Regretfully, for health reasons I decided to sell my faithful Aust made, Woodfast M408H (or S?). 497600497601497602497603497605497606497608497609It is in very good working order and will be sold with...

The answers always center on patience... and some technique. As many others, I am patient with all but myself :no:
The advice seems good. I have just re-shaped a worn skew into just the right shape...

For the past month or two, I’ve been having trouble getting good surface with finish cuts on my shallow Blackwood bowls, especially at the end grain. (I tried to photograph, but it is too subtle for...

Hi,

Just a thought that this link may be useful to those who are just thinking about selling their work:
CRAFT TO CONSUMER — Craft Victoria

cheers,

Fryers

This started with a late response to Neil's recent thread: Six months without a single sale! My experience is purely that of a hobby bowl and platter turner, and the few sales I made through local ...

A write-up or a thread about selling online is a great idea. There must be a lot of experience & wisdom out there.
I'm happy to start a new thread... very little answers from me, I specialize in...

A late response to the original post, my experience is purely that of a hobby bowl and platter turner, and the few sales I made via local central Vic craft shops have dried out.

I've been...

Thanks for your thoughts. I felt there was some conflict in the bowl, but couldn't put my finger on it. Your comments rang true and this is what it looks like after a bit of shaving....

Thanks Lyle,
I agree with your comment about the foot, because the wood was so soft I felt I had to retain a heavy foot to secure the piece in the chuck, and then had nothing to hold on to at the...

Hi all,

I've just finished a small natural edge bowl in spalted Silver Poplar (the actual bowl is about 14cm in diameter).
Turning it was quite demanding, the wood was so soft and I really...

Thanks Tony, That piece of gidgee is as dry as can be. I've got it with a box of odds & ends from a late turner's estate, some 6 or 7 years ago.
Time for coffee grounds and super glue...
cheers,
...

Thanks Mobyturns, I've noticed that & will take care.
Fryers

Thanks Crocy,
I was afraid someone would say that. would have been easier to learn I did something wrong and then do it right...
regards,
Fryers

Hi all,
I've got hold of a couple of precious pieces of Gidgee. My first attempt was a small natural edge bowl, and it got me worried.
As the photos show, some fine hairline cracks formed.
Any...

Thanks Russell,
I now recognize the model and it is a little small for me (bowls & platters).
I wish you good luck selling. It seems a good package.
Fryers

Hi Russell,
How old is the lathe? I can't find information about this model.
Can you provide the specs?
Cheers,

Fryers

I'd take them if you are willing to to take $100.
I'm not really interested in the short 160mm handles and will be happy to leave them behind.

Fryers

Cheers

Fryers

Hi Dave,
I'd be interested in the Woodman 14” bandsaw BA-214M, subject to its condition (I'd like to have a look at it), and if you are willing to take $250 for it.
I am based in Castlemaine and...

Gone to a better home!
Fryers

I'd be happy to box it up or down. Consider it yours.
Send me a private message for arrangements.
Fryers

I had the good intention to build a vacuum chamber and stabilized some wood.
About 6 months ago, I bought a gallon of cactus juice and the appropriate activator and, moved no farther with the...

Thanks D.J,

I believe you are right.
Cheers,
Fryers

Thanks for your response Mobyturns. VM90 specs are: 96mm diameter. My chuck is 138mm diameter and also a lot heavier. although both operate with 2 tommy-bars.

Cheers,
Fryers

Hi All,

I have this 138mm in diameter vicmarc chuck that came with an old vicmarc vl200 I bought 2nd hand some years ago. The lathe has long gone to a new home. I kept the chuck and it is a good...

Very nice work. Beautiful bowl and finger retention is always a definite bonus.
Love it.
Fryers

Thank you all that responded. I believe my piece of Yew was a dud, probably decayed enough to give trouble, not enough to show on inspection.
A pity, it was a nice piece & the only Yew piece I had....

Well Smiife, that's another worthy thought, for turning softer wood like the Yew. I wonder what sort of finish I'd get when hollowing end grain. I guess I'll find out next time.
Cheers

Fryers

Hi Smiife,
I may just do that (glue a false foot for mounting). But the feet I turned were the same size and shape I turn every day without any problems, except it seems with English Yew. The gap...

Hi All,

Has anyone turned English Yew? I've tried... twice :~:no::~, and twice I lost it. Literally.
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The same blank. I shaped and finished the outside, then placed in my trusty...

Thanks Tony, It is nice to have my work appreciated & I will post the occasional photo.
Fryers

Hi Smiife,
I enjoy turning winged bowls of all shapes (not very well), With a fair bit of practice I now have a simple approach that seems to work for me. I fix the timber to a face plate and then...

A couple of years ago, a local Landcare group cleared a rather gorgeous, mature silver poplar forest in a creek-bed at the entry to our town, and planted indigenous trees and shrubs in its place. I...

A different kind of texture, a little like driftwood, can be achieved by holding/pressing a drill mounted wire-brush wheel, spinning in opposite direction against the piece on the lathe, both running...

Not sure if you found the manual. I tried to attach it here as a PDF file.

Cheers,

Fryers

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Lathe has been SOLD.

Vicmarc VL200 for sale in Castlemaine, Victoria - in woodwork tools & machinery.