On my channel you will find various projects that I have made from simple pens and bowls right up to more elaborate and decorated pieces.
Since the end of 2016 when I first stood behind a lathe I have had a passion for woodturning. in 2017 I built a new workshop (see the videos on my channel) in my garden and from there I have taken my first steps to becoming a woodturning artist. I am a long way off and have much to learn. I welcome you to join me on my journey and see how I develop both my skills and ability. The dream is to be able to create artist pieces that people all over the world will enjoy.
More recently I have also taken an interest in building electric guitars.
Thanks John, exactly what I needed. Have you done any turning of larger diameter pieces with the axe at 90' to the bed? Kind regards Darragh Amateur turner in France
Absolutely brilliant tutorial /instructional video, I would have lost without it. Any idea why shavings and dust are flying out of the top instead of the extractor? Cheers Gordon
good video, i just today has made Vcarve same clamps. but im newbie not has used manytime carve i make little more time different drawing, i learn use vcarve.
Thank God for this video! I had no idea how to use my chisel sharpening system. I just bought a newer model with sharpening discs on opposite sides. I'll grind my chisels to stumps in no time lol.
Hi John I noticed you posted this 3 yr ago, what is your thoughts on the machine I am about to place an order for the exact same machine as you have All the best Bernie
Just saw this for the first time, John. I'm just back from A&E.. Ten stitches after an exploding bowl took a slice out of my arm… buffing with the lathe going far too fast. Lesson sorely learnt.
Good review, I bought mine about 16 months ago and I think it’s great, yes it is weighty,nice and cool when it’s warm I received a spare set of filters with mine the only down side I feel is the price of the battery dock to charge an extra battery was extortion at around £45
Thank you John! vey well explained but please could you tell me the brand and model of your band saw? I have a very small space and I'm looking for something useful but small and yours seem like that!
My experience with this machine wasn't great, it broke frequently and while i have nothing but good to say about their customer support (very fast shipment of replacement parts or entire machine with no shipping cost) i would rather have a working machine. The fence setting mechanism is very well thought out, one of the best i have seen. Don't grab the infeed table or its handle, its prone to getting damaged. I got rid of the blade guard on the first day, its annoying as hell, has its upsides but i now have a bigger unit with american-style blade guard and its a night and day difference. When they replaced the whole unit i just sold it on the next day. Save up more money and buy a serious machine.
Just watched and purchased mistral fountain kit, I have noticed the smaller bushings are different diameters for the main body unlike the lid which are the same, something to watch if your matching grain direction on wooden blanks. Great video thou, very helpful.
Thank you so much for this aewsome video!!!! would please advise me what kind of Dye should i use to paint small areas inside my Tibetan singing bowls ? they are made out of a blend of Copper, brass/Bronze, lead, zinc silver gold but Copper and Brass/bronze are the basic elements....Engraved them is too pricy and i thought that paint my designs as my alternative option,so yr input would be highly appreciated Thank you in advance!!!
Ive watched the video twice so i dont make the same mistakes but boy are you good with your audio clear speaking is a must and you nailed it what i did by learning from you was to but a level down and level the milling bit brilliant
i need similar board make my first DIY cnc but i not have any software can make G-code to machine. can you make to me G-code ? my board size have 600x700, need 6mm holes all sheet. but first need home have left down, then left and down need fence holes, additional fence can srew this corner, 0,0 point offset 10,10 row space 100mm X corner and same Y corner/side. then move sheet 0,0 zero point to 20,20 (normal 0,0 point have this 20,20 point) and make 6mm holes all sheet space 50x50. ok, my machine have linuxcnc DIY worksheet need be 600x700. and if all this holes has made, need flip sheet and backside need make same 6mm hole 20mm pocket, ewery 6mm hole point same 6mm hole need make 8mm dia pocket 8mm deep . i use hammer nuts these. need little deep 3mm pocket ewery 6mm hole. then ready. i not can made G-code not have FREE software all not working my computer raspberry pi4 raspian linux OS. not have windows computer in home.
sorry my english not good, i mean backside need make 20mm pocket deep 3mm and 8mm pocket deep 8mm and all hole full sheet 6mm hole, i use 20mm MDF 600x700mm. front/workside need fence screw holes 10mm sheet corner space 100mm X and Y left and down corner. backside have same pockets. i use hammernut M6 screw.
If youre only sanding in reverse cant you just turn the variable speed knob down to zero, then when you turn it back to your desired speed its still in reverse?
That spindle lock knob is awfully close to the head stock.Seems to easy to b distracted while turning & engage it, damaging your lathe!? yiiikkers...is there away to remove the round handle ?
Can you get this lathe with a standard 1" x 8 thread h😅ead stock or does it only come in metric ? I have seen u tubes where there os an adapter on the nova c 3 chuck !?
...thank you for the guick reponces/advice!... I like how this lathe has the motor off to the side...seems less likely to attract sa😮w dust as opposed to many other lathes where it is mounted under the bed.
Hi John, off topic and late. I got a Coronet 3weeks ago and I’m very pleased with it. One comment, the mains lead from the lathe to the EMC is very short, whilst the one from the EMC to the plug is long. This results in the EMC hanging in space. If you attach it to the bed it prevents you sliding the head. Any comments?
Hi John. Great video, I made one about 5 years ago and use it quite a lot. I was trying to remember what it was called, came across your video, and ended up watching all of. Made me recall that it is not the easiest thing to make, and quite how Mr. Longworth thought it up in the first place😉. Anyway, I thought you did an excellent job, it all made perfect sense to me. One thing, did you locate the router, or did you cut freehand, following the lines? I can’t remember how I did it Many thanks Noel
