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silver said:
No such thing as cheap on flea bay....

Pop down the local joiners shop and cadge some of them, or send me a pm and and I will sort some out for you FOC, just pay postage.. :thumbs:
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Thanks for the offer, I'll let you know how I get on. Apart from the mandrel, kits and blanks is there anything else that is essential to get me started? I've seen a few YouTube videos where they use a barrel trimmer, press etc. Is this more purchases I must make?? :wink:
 
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Matt said:
Thanks for the offer, I'll let you know how I get on. Apart from the mandrel, kits and blanks is there anything else that is essential to get me started? I've seen a few YouTube videos where they use a barrel trimmer, press etc. Is this more purchases I must make?? :wink:
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You could try woodturning chisels !!!!! LOL:funny::funny::funny:
 
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Matt said:
Ok, thanks for that. I'll have another look at their website and get shopping..... I don't think I have ever had such an expensive hobby! :thumbs:
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Remember the wife doesn't need to know everything Matt ... :whistling:
 
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Yes Matt, you will need to square the ends, but if you have a sander this will do as a start, somewhere on here Terry put up a tutorial on how to make a jig, it will save you a few quid ... The spending will settle down don't worry about that ...
 
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Hi Matt and a very warm welcome, I see you have already met the mad men in the forums.
Come in and enjoy your stay, any friend of Jim's is as mad as us init blud?
 
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Thanks Jim, I'll have a look for that and keep an eye on eBay as well. Already think I can spend plenty with timberbits, seems really good value.

And no..... I haven't exactly mentioned to the other half the true cost of my new hobby!! :wink::thumbs: I'm sure you know the score :face:
 
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Welcome aboard Matt from another newbie to the forum, just signed up a couple of days ago myself.
Good luck with the new lathe, best tool on the market, loadsa fun.
 
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