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    Unknown Burr Kappa

    I was given this kit as a Xmas gift, it's a good quality. I used a piece of Burr, but I have no idea what wood it is. Melamine finish. Regards Craig
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    Empress FP/RB

    Empress kits dressed in X cut Albizia. First attempt at X cut!! Finished with Melamine. Regards Craig
  3. Bill Mooney

    A lovely surprise

    I got a lovely surprise today when I opened my parcel up, it was a beautiful slimline from Cumbrian Craig. It is beautifully made & finished with a feel as smooth as silk. Thanks Craig for your kindness it is most appreciated, a lovely gift. Well done mate, a vast improvement & a pen to...
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    Wood Identification ??

    Hello all Just wondering if anyone could ID a piece of wood for me?? I've finally decided to open up the various packages my Grandpa left to me after his passing earlier this year. In one of the boxes, there are various bits of wood including some lovely bowl blanks, so I guess I need to have...
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    One for Phil

    Just a bit of tongue and cheek. I've been practising again and thought I'd have a go at a parallel slimline. Again, the wood is from a donated box, so you can tell me what it is. Melamine finish. Regards Craig
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    Workshop finally finished!!!

    Just thought I'd share a few photos of the finished project. I'll soon be turning again and can't wait to get on with it. Regards Craig
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    Happy Birthday Mr Dart

    Happy Birthday Phil. Hope you have a good one. :thumbs::thumbs: All the very best Craig
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    Why reverse

    As I have asked a few questions since joining this forum and haven't been made to feel a fool. I have a record power lathe and it has a reverse switch. Why would I need to use this function?? Regards Craig
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    On the bright side

    Not sure the name of this blank, it was a gift. Satin gold finish. Regards Craig
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    Slim pencil

    First for me. A slimline click pencil turned from spalted beech, with a single melamine coat to keep it very natural looking. Regards Craig
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    First attempt with Melamine

    Following the tutorial by Phil, I had a go. Not a great photo, but I'm really happy with the finish:thumbs: Regards Craig
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    Which mold release?

    Okay so I have bought my vacum chamber, epoxy, cups, lollipop sticks and have made a couple of practice molds from melamine faced chipboard. The wife and kids are away from Sunday for a week (yes a whole week with just me and the dog) so I'm going to get casting. So my question is, what type of...
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