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New lathe...bought!!!!

Midnight_Turner

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Here it is fresh from the show, settle for an Axminster like everyone said I should, really pleased I did. They didn't have and precision pro lathes, and this one has the variable speed option and also came with the chuck all for £435 in the end


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Well done Miles, you'll find that lathe more versatile than the dedicated pen turning one.
 

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Nice one. Before you put it to work give the paintwork a coat of wax polish if you have any, I used renaissance wax but any wax polish should do. This will help prevent oil, glue or stains from sticking to the lathe. It'll obviously get dirty eventually but five minutes spent now will keep it looking nice for longer.
 

Midnight_Turner

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Nice one. Before you put it to work give the paintwork a coat of wax polish if you have any, I used renaissance wax but any wax polish should do. This will help prevent oil, glue or stains from sticking to the lathe. It'll obviously get dirty eventually but five minutes spent now will keep it looking nice for longer.

Is the microstyline wax ok to use?


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:thumbs: I had a look at them at the show Friday what did you think to show I found it very interesting with people who are willing to help with any questions I had sorry if its diverting from the thread

matt
 
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