Green Timber a plea

[Gary Elson]

Hi everyone
So Imagine the scene, I have made a new dining table , Now need to make some chairs
Therefore the plan for the summer is to build a pole lathe (already underway pictures to follow)
However,
I need some greenwood ( hopefully without incurring any expense !!!!)
I’m in Warwickshire but don’t mind travelling can anybody help
Yours gratefully
Gary

Nb Mods sorry if this is in the wrong section

 

[Toddy]

I can't see any problem with your request

We'd really like to see some photos of your work though ......and the lathe.

 

[Gary Elson]

I can't see any problem with your request

We'd really like to see some photos of your work though ......and the lathe.

Thanks Toddy
Photo’s to follow

 

[Toddy]

No hassle just when you're ready.
It's a pleasure to see things that people make. It's inspiring, and encouraging to all of us I think.

M

 

[baggins]

HI Gary, i do all the arb work for Solihull council. What sort of thing are you looking. Most of our work is bigger stuff but i can always put aside anything if its what you're looking for.
Drop me a pm

 

[Broch]

Unless you pick the skills up a lot faster than me you'll need plenty of wood to practice on before you manage to turn all the legs, runners and rails you'll need

Also, don't forget, a pole lathe is virtually useless without a shave horse - the material needs to be as round as possible before it goes on the lathe or it's very tiring.

(sorry, I've presumed you've not used a pole lathe before as you're building one and, of course, that may be totally wrong!)

 

[Gary Elson]

Unless you pick the skills up a lot faster than me you'll need plenty of wood to practice on before you manage to turn all the legs, runners and rails you'll need

Also, don't forget, a pole lathe is virtually useless without a shave horse - the material needs to be as round as possible before it goes on the lathe or it's very tiring.

(sorry, I've presumed you've not used a pole lathe before as you're building one and, of course, that may be totally wrong!)

Hi Broch
Thanks for the tips
Built me a shave horse about 2 years ago and have plethora of draw knives and spokeshaves etc all well used
Also have a powered lathe and have been turning stuff on and off for years
I’m looking forward to the learning experience of the pole lathe
Gaz

 

[Broch]

There you go then

I'm still at the very early stages of learning this craft and frequently ruin a piece (by digging in) just before it's finished

BTW, is that a springer on the front of the canoe?

 

[Gary Elson]

There you go then

I'm still at the very early stages of learning this craft and frequently ruin a piece (by digging in) just before it's finished

BTW, is that a springer on the front of the canoe?

Hi
Yep it is a springer or sadly was ! We lost her just over 2 1/2 years ago she was the third springer we’ve had and a fantastic dog so good we couldn’t bring ourselves to have another spaniel so we are now the very proud owners of a Hungarian Vizsla
Thanks for asking
Gaz

 

[Mesquite]

I’m looking forward to the learning experience of the pole lathe

Make sure you have a play on Roy Budds pole lathe whilst you're at the moot then

 

[Gary Elson]

Make sure you have a play on Roy Budds pole lathe whilst you're at the moot then

Sounds like a great idea !