Member postings for Richard Barrett 3

Ahhh! Didn't know that, thanks brilliant. It's simple terminology I don't understand.

Gents. As I'm new to this what extras do I need with the Proton DB250 for making floats. I only need to smooth down small piece of balsa wood from square into shape, maybe 4'' length at the most. Bamboo barbecue canes form the stems. Do I need a chuck to hold them in?

Sorry I've never done any kind of wood work, so really don't know what a chuck does.

What comes fitted with the lathe and what will it do. I see there is a pointed metal spike on the right side end, so this will fit into the wood when tightened, understand that bit.

Can I add a small sander disc on the other end for fine sanding. Again sorry I'm so green, it's WHY I joined the forum.

Kind Wishes .Richard.

Gent's. For my floats I've been told a waterborne varnish is best. Can you buy just a small amount. Most I've seen are in 5 litres, that would last two lifetimes for me.

Thanks. Richard.

Guys.

The Proxon looks ideal for what I need. The other lathes from China look amazing too, but I'd be a bit worried about any guarantee if it didn't work when it arrived or broke after a few weeks.

Does it say how long the DB250 is. I could fit it to a board of some kind, so it's stable, but movable. Good price too, not that expensive for a few floats.

Big, bIg thanks.

Can you get those Grizzly lathe in the UK. I have a drill I don't use, that would be ideal as I could take the drill off when not in use. I don't see a price on it on the site either?

Thanks all know you trying to be helpful. If you can think of a small one just pass on the site and I'll look.

I'll look at the Axminster and Arc right now.

Richard.

Michael thanks.

Really I'm after something I can just order and buy, rather than spend time searching for items not still available. But I will try a search, so thanks.

I see Stanley do a small lathe, and also Draper, but I want something small and light if possible, coffee table size. It will have to be put away after each session.

Kind Wishes.

Richard.

Hello I'm new to the forum and wood turning. Retired and a fisherman. I'm making a few fishing floats for fun, also for a winter hobby. Balsa, cane and cork only. A few folk I know that do the same use a Unimat 1 for the process. I'm looking at this for it's size and lightness. I only have a tiny space in the conservatory and the lathe will sit on top of a float box, and inside it when I pack up. Wood only balsa and cork cane. However I've seen some bad press on the lathe, so is there anything comparable that will sit on a coffee table while I little away. Thanks Richard.