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Hi Jenny,
I also bought a grinding jig from Carba-Tec which came with some very basic instructions. However, I subsequently found after making the templates from the supplied drawings that it was...

I have come across some oregon beams from a dismantled roof. The timber appears to be in good condition despite its age and I was wondering if anyone on the forum has tried their hand at turning this...

Thanks Rob,
I contacted Judy as per your advice and she passed onto me some contacts for several woodturning clubs in my area. I look forward to going to some club meetings in the not too distant...

- I actually live in Ringwood. Thanks for your help.

As a newcomer to this exciting pastime, I would be grateful for any contacts at a local woodturning club so I can gain further experience from others who have developed the necessary skills.I live in...

Thanks Paul - I will take your advice on board. Incidentally, have you had any major dramas with the lathe so far?

Smidsy,
Having just bought an MC900 and currently setting it up , I would appreciate seeing the pics of the machine with the "ballast" in place.Did you need to do any modifications also to the...

Thankyou all for your help, especially the comments re the tools.

As a rookie, I am currently in the market for my first lathe. I have seen a second-hand Woodfast 150 lathe, about 15 years old for sale at $750. Could anyone please comment if this is a suitable...