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Hi, Jay again, If I may be so bold, your photos are sharp, in focus and reasonably well framed so not too bad at all. The last shot is quite good imho as you have turned the piece at angle to your...

Hi Dennis, a novice here so grain of salt. I think the bowl is probably well shaped but it is hard to discern from the photographs. Certainly is a lovely piece of tree and well finished. Only the...

Hi Luke, I had the same problem when I started turning (still a novice) it drove me crazy. Checking dovetails and recesses for saw dust etc couldn't find the answer. Every time I rechucked a bowl the...

Hi team, well done admin for three great topical Aust. songs, three distinctive Aust voices/characters. I was only eighteen? is one of my favourite Aussie songs. If you don't know the songs have a...

Hi Luke, I think a try of thinner CA may help on the smaller cracks. Jay

Hi Luke, less experience and I liked your answer.But can I suggest if SL can beg, borrow or steal someones time and lathe he may learn a heap more in very little time. Mens sheds, wood turning clubs...

Thanks for the replies, lots for my mate to think about. Jay.

Hi Christos, thanks for the reply. I am not in a position to photograph the "bowl gouges" but, the I/2" gouge is much shallower than my P+N spindle gouge. They may be OK with a fingernail grind but I...

Hi Team, I spent yesterday with a mate who has just purchased a used tecknatool 16/44 lathe,vicmarc chuck with xtra jawsand a few other bits and pieces, all good stuff all working well. But his tools...

Hi Thumbsucker, sounds to me like the drive belt is slipping at best, probably needs replacing and maybe a little TLC on pulleys and shafts. Have a look. Jay

Hi Coxy 15, I prefer turning to finishing but finishing is necessary. What I look for is something quick, easy and repeatable. for mine Glo is my go to finish (it is a little darker than Shellawax....

I will try to make it. Jay

Hi Paul, a really solid looking tool there! I haven't heard of or seen any in Oz. My roughing gouge of choice is a 32mm / 11/4" P+N. also a gouge machined from round stock which is machined down to a...

Hi DSEL 74, I have owned one of these lathes for two plus years without a hint of trouble. I have not turned anything heavy: just pens, candle stick holders, a couple of small bowls out of red gum...

There would appear to be a river of replies heading downstream and not even a ripple going the other way. Others have voiced their opinion more eloquently than I ever could so I will agree totally...

Hi , Bob I have been trying to remember where I heard /saw this without any luck but when you mentioned stationery I remembered Art Supplies. It may be Artists use a different Quality or type, don't...

Hi Team, something in the dim dark recesses between the ears? is telling me I have seen a video/tutorial? about Indian Ink is the best Ebonising medium, good penetration, longs shelf life doesn't...

Hi Mat, Lot's of good ideas for you to think about. I would attack it differently, first you say you have fluoros in your shed, chances are they are cool whites replace them with " Daylight" balanced...

Hi TL, when are you thinking of doing this, would love to help and grab some blanks as well. Jay

Hi team, for what it is worth, I have one of those tachometers, It works OK. I compare it to my mini-lathe with digital read out. Jay

Hi TT, love the Olive box just a bit more than the Ironbark. Shape and finish looks good in all of them, but I agree with your comments on the magnolia. My question what is speedball the ebonising...

A most impressive "Portfolio" well done. Jay

Hi Christos, thanks for the question; but no photos. It looks the same as a new one plus a bit of wear and tear. I was just letting everyone know where to get replacement grippers? the name number...

Hi team, I had been having a couple of slight problems with my Longworth chuck, It was not sliding properly for one, no bigee just pull apart and clean being careful not to put more dust behind the...

One down, two to go. Well done, hope the next pair workout as well. I am very interested in the speed display, a few details an pic would be very appreciated, Jay

Hi, Christine and I will be there. Jay

Hi team, Swmbo and I spent an enjoyable Saturday at the Shepparton wood show. Plenty going on. Eildon Woodturners had two lathes going nearly continuously plus some good special on tools. Brendan...

Hi Team, I have just driven past and there is still about 60 pieces on the nature strip. Varying sizes average about 400 diameter x 400 long, most of it good clean timber. Jay

Hi , sorry for the inconvenience thought I was doing the wrong thing. I am having a bad day. Sorry once again, Jay

Hi TL,I can't take photos but here are the measurements
Thompson 5/8"---- stock 16.5mm Flute width 10.17 or 51% flute depth 50%
Jimmy Clewes 1/2" stock 13.25mm flute width 8.85 or 66% flute depth...

Hi TL, The Jimmy Clewes gouges I mentioned in my earlier post are made by Thompson and the 1/2 is similar to the Thompson, the vee is maybe a little deeper. I would be happy to bring them over for...

Hi Tl, I have just purshased the 3/8" and 1/2" jimmy clewes Vee Gouges, really like them, for what that's worth. Purchased from SE Queensland woodturning supplies ( excellent service). I could bring...

Hi Team, Only 10 answers, don't ask about sharpening. I have Sorby, Hamlet, Woodcut, P+N and my favourite Thompson. Do I know how t use them, No. I like Thompson for the steel, finish and the price...

Sorry guys have tried to answer this post 6 times. 4 last night 2 this morning each time the puter has dropped out so my replies have gotten shorter and shorter, to stop the time out??? I thought...

Hi team, a vote for NCPaladins thread on the 3M 8233 filters. They are excellent. Jay

Hi Team, this is a very important and personal subject. we all have different problems, mine are balance and glasses. I have tried Tend Paftec and several silicone rubber masks with canister filters,...

Hi Bob, I don't have the plug but It was dark grey with several small, 1/2 mm or less, deposits and one larger 1mm. here was no burnt oil residue on the plug. JayH

Hi Bob, thanks for your reply, and all the others. In my first post I said the plug was fouled with a mineral deposit not "Oil" that is quoting the Husky man. Slightly more oil was just that about 5%...

Hi Team, I used up the fuel that came with the saw; walked up the street,to the local (nearest Independent) servo. Filled up 1Ltr in a proper fuel mixing container topped it up with slightly more oil...

Hi team, firstly thanks for the many enjoyable hours I have spent on this forum in particular, where else is there so much knowledge so freely dispensed. Secondly a very merry holiday season to you...

Hi Team, thanks for your reply's, you all raise valid points. Seems to come to personal preference? no definitive answer. Guess I bite the bullet and play with a big lump of red or blue gum and maybe...

Hi Team, thanks for your thoughts. most of my brand gouges scrapers and skews balance on the ferrule within 20mm onto the handle; I also have a self handled 5/8" P+N with a 141/2" Red Gum Handle that...

Hi Team, Question - Is there a recommended balance point for gouges, most tools have a balance point. The reason I ask is My large hands need? a large diameter handle that plus a desire for long...

Hi All, free timber is good and I am most appreciative yes I got enough, 3 small slabs 2 not great quality but I couldn't lift the big ones. I am having trouble with Emails t the moment s a PM didn't...

Hi, I live in Clayton and drive to Pop's shed ---- too often; they are the good guys. I also own and use their mini lathe, the older version, I recommend it highly. Go have a look. Jay

Hi, how big is the trunk, If tea lady leaves any I would like some. Jay

Hi, I am currently prettying up one of these lathes and fitting an evs. Very busy this morning so I cannot say too much other than;-
A very solid lathe, the casting for the tailstock weighs in at 17...

Clear concise easy to follow. Well done as usual. Jay

Hi Miterdunnit, I'm sorry but I didn't buy the 10/12; purchased a used (near new) tsc 10hb which I used at a long running job at Ballarat. It is still there and I still use it but don't own it...

Hi all, tried drying some banksia last year, sealed the ends kept it covered and cool. Split everywhere!!!! I have just picked up some more of the tree ( half the tree fell over thurs.night). I...