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  1. M

    Mandrel compatibility

    Hello, I want o buy the AXMINSTER WOODTURNING COMPRESSION PEN MANDREL - 2MT< but I don’t know if they will be compatible with the different pen kit I’m buying from Pen Making, Bowl Turning, Wood Lathes, Wood Blanks, and Turning Tools for Woodturners | Craft Supplies USA in the USA (most of...
  2. Walter

    More restoration

    Just a couple of my tool restorations. Both these screwdrivers were given to me by Neil Lawton that well known retriever of tools in need of attention. The smaller ratchet screwdriver is a Moore and Wright and was only ratcheting in one direction, the plating on the ferrule was nearly worn...
  3. S

    Help needed Can anyone make me a handle for my carbide insert?

    I found a really interesting carbide insert here: CTD-L Carbide Teardrop Cutter, 1 3/4" x 3/4 x 1/8" - AZ Carbide I bought one, and now need a square shaft and handle to mount it on for use. It would need to be flat to the square section shaft, but inset so the cutting edge is level with the...
  4. Penpal

    End squaring blanks

    Multi purpose end squaring blanks for different kits. Pic 1 overall location of the Sander, mounted on an old Woodfast lathe bed. Use the sander on the shaft of the old lathe for general purposes. Fitted a new velcro fastened 120 grit to the Sander using a sheet of non stick between in situ...
  5. Lons

    Drum sander project finished!

    This is a follow on from my thread "Jim' a meanie" as better to post in it's entirity for anyone interested. I may need to use several posts as the thread is photo heavy :thinks: There are lots of different methods of making a drum sander and plenty of youtube videos around. In my case I wanted...
  6. Terry Q

    A funny quote from my wife

    "In your never ending desire to purchase every turning tool known to mankind I see you found some new ones." Little does she know there are LOTS left to buy. Good thing I make enough money selling blanks to feed tool purchases.:ciggrin: I attended a program where Mike of Hunter Tools did a...
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