Ian's woodturning thread

[Chunkymunky]

Had a go at some spalt wood. Bit open grain really for a good finish but with some work....

 

When new chuck arrives will trim the base down so it looks like a lil cauldron.

[slackbladder]

Hi Ian

try thinning some sanding sealer and putting that on it helps hold the grain together

[Chunkymunky]

Ah ok. I have some cellulose stuff that I've been using towards the end of turning to just get a better finish. Brings the colour out nicely.

 

Thanks

[Ian Leach]

It looks like that wood might be abit far gone for a decent finish. Mind you I am looking at it on my phone . What tools are u using ? As blunt tools can do that too.

 

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[Chunkymunky]

I have a pretty good set of chisels and scrapers. Picking a new wet dry sharpener up thursday so will sharpen tools to prestine. Have found a new rest too so can eliminate any undue vibration. Happy to practise on this wood. It was a very cheap lot i had from auction. Good to cut my teeth on so to speak.

[Ian Leach]

I very rarely use scrapers now, I find with a sharp gouge you can use it as a scraper too. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can get back to turning etc etc, just been busy with a conversion.

[bushtuckaman]

I have recently bought a second hand lathe (Axminster ccbl) as I've been want to do some wood turning for some time, but unfortunately the variable speed control lever/mechanism seems to be jammed! I've opened it up but can't seem to see where the problem is and was wondering if anyone on here had experienced a similar problem or could offer some advice?

Cheers

John

[Ian Leach]

If you phone axminster they are very helpful , maybe see if you can download a manual from there website.

 

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[bushtuckaman]

Thanks Ian. You're right, Axminster have superb customer service! I think we have located the problem.