I think the expectations on Vali is a big too high and premature. Hoping Marine Cabirou can keep her momentum this season. 2019 was one of the best seasons - would be hard to top that, but the field looks in good health.
Yeah, what an twat. Don't draw a weapon if you're too scared to use it. Conflict 101: if you're not prepared to escalate the situation, back off and walk away.
Padauk Wenge, Panga panga looks similar but has light brown 'speckling' Purple Heart can't say what the light wood is - doesn't look like oak, though some open grain specie - perhaps ash.
Try hardware centre. The ryoba saw is nice, and value for money as it's basically a rip and crosscut saw in one, failing that a kataba saw is essentially the same but with only one cutting edge. Dozuki has a spine and very fine kerf and is best suited for joinery like dovetails.
Not a fan of this new site. Already using it much less. Navigation ought to be quick and easy, not multiple extra clicks to get to a point. Classifieds is also clunky and and the order of filters not logical - why can't you just go straight to which ever discipline you want to, now it's bikes for sale > mountain bikes > etc etc. Old site was really much better than this - not just because it was familiar - this just seems messy.
Plywood sheets comes in at 2440 x 1220 mm. So 2.7m isn't going to work - only particle/fiber boards are that length. There should be a number of suppliers up north that can either supply the veneered boards or do the veneering for you, eg. http://www.pearlman.co.za/about/
Sounds like something to try out that could work. I've also used a dowel on the chuck side before that helps with the center alignment, but then that hole also needs to be drilled pretty straight/square...and it did break off once. Drill press turning works fine for door knobs and other small items, it's a bit of a challenge for longer handles etc. and a router or table saw jig would be better suited if you don't have a lathe.
Only if you drill bit is as long as the stock you're turning. Problem comes when you have to move the drill press table down to fit between the centers - it doesn't stay aligned unfortunately.
The photo isn't too clear, but there is a bolt with a sharpened end with a bearing. The screw on the block holds the bearing down. It's just a schlep to align the centers (coaxial/concentric) of the drill chuck and the "tail stock" and you usually find that out when you're halfway through the process and things look wonky.
I’ve contemplated getting a lathe, but the accessories (chuck and chisels) are just too much. I do my turning on my drill press with rasps and files in the meantime until I can justify the expense. Got other big purchases planned, and turning work is not really in the work I do.
I've been toying with the idea of diy version as that Jessem guides are just ridiculously overpriced. Kick back shouldn’t be an issue if you use a riving knife, apply correct technique and your boards have at least one flat surface to register. So I wouldn't worry about not having that aspect running bearings instead.
