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  1. se7enthdevil
    yes i have some 5" square beams that are too spalted for their original use of skittles. they are a bit cracked but to be fair i need shot of them so i will take a low offer really. i think they are 7-8' long and there are about 7 lengths.
  2. se7enthdevil
    here are two of the boards i have. .
  3. se7enthdevil
    no you are not. it is a species of angiosperm which are hardwoods. it does not however mean that it is a very hard timber, don't forget that most of the softest species of timber fall into the angiosperm category.
  4. se7enthdevil
    think that it is just a hawthorn mate. there are lots of trees that have different shaped leaves in the canopy compared to lower down.
  5. se7enthdevil
    well it may not be exactly what you want but i have a few bits of natural edge mahogany at 1m wide if you are interested.
  6. se7enthdevil
    yep, i'd say that it's one of the poplar species. poor quality firewood but makes great timber...
  7. se7enthdevil
    yes, any common species of the maple family and beech are perfect for using as kitchen utensil material. i have used sycamore, canadian hard maple, beech and even ekki (for a pestle and mortar) and thinking about it i've also used muhuhu, jarrah and oak for pestle and mortars and chopping boards. i've not yet used laburnum or yew to make an item for food use (except a yew fruit bowl) and i don't think it should be recommended. in saying that, i'd do the same as james. if someone want's one made and they know the risks then i'd happily make it. i was going to offer the original poster my services as a joiner before muttley beat me too it.
  8. se7enthdevil
    dummy bombs do need to be signed for and here is where the error occurred. on the news earlier it was stated that the person who signed for the bombs signed away for 14 when only 13 were there. makes sense for a dummy to be marked as such but bomb makers could copy this could they not?
  9. se7enthdevil
    what exactly do you mean by this?
  10. se7enthdevil
    i got hold of a refurbished machine called a junior whitehead 12"x4" and it really is the dogs doo dahs... well worth getting older machines in my opinion as they're built to last. mine has a 4" block in it with 3 knives and modern ones usually only have a 2 1/2" max with 2 knives. .
  11. se7enthdevil
    how thick are your stickers? looks like you need more air flow.
  12. se7enthdevil
    that's the wrong bark for field maple. i agree with the suggestion of holly.
  13. se7enthdevil
    try these mate. Axminster Evolution Series Hollow Live Chip Ejection Centre - Long Hole Boring - Woodturning Fitments - Lathe Accessories - Machinery Accessories - Accessories | Axminster Tools & Machinery Woodturning Robert Sorby 7/8" Chuck Steb Drive Centre STBCHUCK | eBay
  14. se7enthdevil
    first of all mick you should not be using a tailstock with a non revolving centre for that purpose. i suggest you get a hollow cup center as then it won't leave a great divot in the bottom of what you are turning. a steb center would be best for drive but it can depend on the wood and how soft it is.
  15. se7enthdevil
    nice for a first attempt mate. if you are after some help then i am only at J7 of the M4. you are welcome to come and play.
  16. se7enthdevil
    i find that the advantage of having a lamp like this at the end of the lathe is that it's fully poseable and with two lights sources it's very versatile.
  17. se7enthdevil
    mick, put the lathe next to the window if possible. if not i have a 6' striplight above my lathe (thinking of changing it to led) and paint the inside of the workshop a brilliant white. at the end of my lathe bed i have one of these.
  18. se7enthdevil
    shouldn't you start calling it a cedar mountain???
  19. se7enthdevil
    works for me too.
  20. se7enthdevil
    one pair has been sold at £185 so they decided to up the price:laugh1:
  21. se7enthdevil
    sounds like it may be a culprit? as i've said before, get your backside back over here and i'll give you a helping hand mate. you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish with a few pointers.
  22. se7enthdevil
    there is alot of endgrain tearout on that one mick. you should have no need for tidying it up with a scraper, that should be done with a gouge.
  23. se7enthdevil
    after watching ray mears make his own years ago on tv he said that you need a hardwood that is already a bow shape. dead wood is ok to use. i don't think that the species was a problem but finding a bit the right shape could be.
  24. se7enthdevil
    if they truly are that big then in my opinion they deserve to be properly quartersawn to make the best use of such wide stock. you don't often get the chance to mill 2'+ quartersawn oak boards.
  25. se7enthdevil
    the whole tree is poisonous but thankfully that website seems to remind us that the tree although by no means harmless is almost useless as a poison unless you stuff many kilos of the seeds down somebody's throat.

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