New comer from Malvern

[Chunkymunky]

Hello,

I'm allister. I am currently work as a surveyor of waterways all over the country. In my free time I wood turn and do cross country events.

I don't currently own woodland although I do help in other people's woods including my uncles which is 6-7 acres. I am looking to get my own wood in the near future whether it be rent or own outright. At the moment I am happy to help others locally to gain some skills, knowledge and experience. I am currently buying tools and a trailer to collect wood for my father through contacts I've made. Not looking to profit from anyone is like to say just to get out there and enjoy it a bit.

Allister

[MattF]

Hello Allister

Welcome from one newby to another and a fellow wood turner do you use a powered lathe or a pole lathe

Regards Matt

[Chunkymunky]

Powered at the moment. I am going on a woodland pole lathe course in a few months locally which I am really looking forward to.

It's a Clarke 5 speed.

You use ?

[MattF]

I've got a Delta 10 speed have forgot what model I only paid £50 for it but it needed a bit of TLC which took me a couple of hours now running smooth
Will post a pic tomorrow

[Chunkymunky]

Ahh great. Mine was previously in west Mercia workshop refurbishing police truncheons and cost my dad a tenner 10 years ago!

[MattF]

This is my little toy or I should say escape

[Chunkymunky]

Ahhh. Does it have a sander/buffer on the other side?

[MattF]

No its just a lathe

[Chunkymunky]

Ok. Seen a few with an attachment the other side for a brush or similar