My Hobbies

I'm a heavy gamer but take occasional breaks to go biking. I'm thinking of learning a different instrument than my alto saxophone I used to play in high school, perhaps a trumpet or guitar - I'm not sure yet.
 
Pottering about in my shed, playing guitar, gaming, teasing my cats
 
is socialising a hobby. i remember being advised to put that on a cv i was making, if it is i do like socialising, snooker, watching football i would sometimes go and watch one of the local pub teams if i dont have to travel too far thats good craic
 
Pottering about in my shed, saving up to buy lathe, Would like to turn a bit of wood :) I also have a belt grinder so may look into making a knife
 
is socialising a hobby. i remember being advised to put that on a cv i was making, if it is i do like socialising, snooker, watching football i would sometimes go and watch one of the local pub teams if i dont have to travel too far thats good craic

Someone I worked with years ago said his hobbies were "football and boozing" at the interview LMAO.

Pottering about in my shed, saving up to buy lathe, Would like to turn a bit of wood :) I also have a belt grinder so may look into making a knife

What da you have your eye on @Napster? Warco do some affordable lathes. Not used a woodworking lathe since skool :).
 
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got my eye on this HERE looks ok for the price its about 4ft wide so will fit in my shed OK :)

i used one of these machines when i was doing an apprenticeship when i left school. we made staircases and stuff but we only made the spindals for the staircases with this machine. are you able to make other stuff on these? i cant imagine what else other than the spindals or however it spelt.
 
as long as the wood fits should be ok, looks like 14"

here are the specs

Product description


Features
Heavy duty 1/2HP induction motor - Gives smooth, reliable performance
Ideal for both spindle and faceplate turning
Twin bed bars - For added stability
Drive centre and live tailstock centre supplied
Common spindle thread - 3/4 inch x 16 TPI
This machine is ideal for the hobbyist and for those just starting serious woodturning
Four turning speed options to suit a variety of jobs.

Specifications
Spindle Speeds - 4
Speed Range RPM - 850 - 2510
Distance Between Centres - 1000mm
Turning Capacity Diameter - 14" (350mm)
Overall Length - 1200mm
Motor - 375W (1/2HP)
Net Weight - 27 kgs
Packed Dim. - 900 x 370 x 220
Spindle Thread - 3/4 Inch x 16 TPI
Total Shipping Weight - 27kg

Includes
3 turning tools & tool rest
Drive centre
Live tailstock centre
Twin bed bars for added stability
Detachable extension beam, ideal when space is limited
Common spindle thread 3/4 inch x 16 tpi
Faceplate
NVR switch
 
well I have almost finished putting a work bench in my shed for the lathe just not sure which one to go for a draper HERE or the lumber jack HERE the lumberjack does comes with 3 chisels,but I think draper is the better quality make, Plus the draper is not so long, what you chaps think.
 
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well I have almost finished putting a work bench in my shed for the lathe just not sure which one to go for a draper HERE or the lumber jack HERE the lumberjack does comes with 3 chisels,but I think draper is the better quality make, Plus the draper is not so long, what you chaps think.

Quite a difference in size there, the Draper one will undoubtedly be more rigid.

Have you looked at the auctions and free sites etc? Might be able to get a second hand professional one.

Warco Mini Wood Lathe - Hobby Woodturning Lathes
 
I like pleasuring myself in my own personal time.. other than that i like renovating old objects and making them work again,... namely the mrs...
 
Finally got the bowl chuck for my lathe and this is my first ever attempt at turning a bowl, not bad if I say so myself never done anything like this before.

you tube comes in very handy for tips and tricks :)
 

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Only ever tried that at skool @Napster but you've made that a nice shape. What does a bowl chuck look like?
 
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