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I got a Clarke 40" lathe a while back and have used it quite a bit but want to get into pen turning, as it doesn't have a morse taper nor can a chuck be attached im not sure how to attach a mandrel if it is even possible at all, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Not sure whether this point/ question deserves a thread but: My dad who was a mechanical engineer by trade always said to me, "get the best tools that you can afford". Me, as a sales person, didn't really pay it much attention. I brought a cheap tap and die set and have been 'blowing' the...

So I finally took the plunge. After months of deliberating I have decide to build a new workshop 3 times the size of my existing one. Started the task of clearing out drawers, shelves etc this morning and moving everything into the garage. Its going to take at least 2-3 weeks. And then I've got...

Lathe rebuild Part 2 (6 ways to remove rust) SO2E02. and another Rock Lathe Refurbish lathe 2 Rockwell 11X24 Part 1. Fantastic clues in these and they abound in U Tube mate dozens of incredible things to help you on your way. Good luck Peter. Peter.

Fresh of the lathe today pen stand made by Derek Williamson

Made this set to auction it raised £100 on the bidding but the guy paid me £150 good init got enough now th buy our 4th lathe set up for veterans

Hi all, I am stuck I do not know which lathe I should buy, what with so many out there I am stuck. I have my eye on a Trade AT150PPL Precision Pro Lathe which is for pen turning and other small bowls, or an Axminster Craft AC305WL Woodturning Lathe, or Axminster Craft AC355WL Woodturning Lathe...

I have now got my recently acquired wood lathe in the shed and set up ready to go. (My first wood lathe) I have scoured the internet and woodturning forums and purchased lots and lots of goodies for the lathe. The only thing I have not purchased is wood gouges because I really have no idea what...

Did you hover..........before you clicked? :funny::funny: That,s right I'm left handed.... What did you expect:winking: In anticipation of the following descriptive terms of my capabilities :mooney::mooney::mooney: I really have not addressed my lathe as yet. I am however quite capable with...

I have taken delivery of a new lathe. Well new to me anyway I purchased it of Bill Mooney,s Grandson Lee. Its a small Axminster variable speed wood lathe. It came with a chuck several tool rests and some other bits and pieces. Up to now I have been using a modified metal lathe. Im looking...

Brass Fountain Pen #5 JoWo Nib with turned rings made from a solid 3/4'' Dia. Brass Bar stock on my metal lathe.

Hi All, I purchased last year a second hand, hardly used , record power dml 24x mk1 (the blue one) lathe. It runs but as soon as I present the cutting tool to wood it stalls, motor hums, replaced capacitor and tighter belt, to no avail and now vibration . My plan for the new year is total...

Good morning, I have just registered to this forum to pick up tips and ideas. I have finally managed to get a shed big enough with space to have a lathe. I have never used one before but like the thought of being able to. Everyone on YouTube makes it look so easy but i'm sure it isn't! Advice...

Hi ,I've just bought a New lathe with variable speed and was wondering what the ideal speed was for drilling wood and acrylic, Thanks

Looking to buy a new lathe and got it down to the Record Dml 320 or the Axeminster Ac355wl ,Both around the same price but not sure which one yet ,Anyone use either of there and could recommend ,I’ve an Axeminster 240 at present but heard good things about the Record ,Thanks

On the Lathe. Anyone done this. Did you buy or make a jig for the router etc, what router do you use? I’ve seen this “fluting jig” but it’s a bit expensive if I don’t end up using it much. Paul Howard Woodturner: Jigs and Things I’d also need some kind of division plates to fit my lathe as well.

Before and during recent major problems,at Wilmas suggestion and my glad acceptance of the idea I relocated the lathe from the large body of my workshop to a room previously committed to metal work lathe etc. Progress stopped following the pronouncement either lose several toes or increase the...

SS One and two piece ring cores ready for the lathe. Les

All the wrong sizes for actual pen making... but I had some "scraps" laying and I just found the 10 euro tap and die set I bought years ago... Tried it just to see if I could do it on a wood lathe with freehand tapping and threading. Time to save up some real money for the correct sizes and...

Hello , everyone . My name is Don and I live in in North London , I have stumbled across the world if wood turning on youtube and it really has got my imagination working overtime . A chap from another forum pointed me in the direction of this forum? I would like to begin turning and have the...