After having a play with a Pathfinder lathe on the Record Power stand at Makers Central, I decide it was time to get my own, rather than rely on the shared machine at the HackSpace. It turned up today, and I'm really impressed. There is a lot of lathe here for the price, and will be perfect of hybrid resin projects. (Please ignore the graffiti left by the previous owners of my shed...🤣)

Let's get to know each other! Comment below sharing where you are in the world, a photo of your workspace or project you have working on 😊 I’m excited to have you here! In this short guide, I’ll explain who this community is for, share a few important ground rules, and show you how to get your first project underway with confidence. Who This Community Is For This is for creators who want to master epoxy resin and woodturning — not just as a hobby, but as a serious craft. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, you’re in the right place. If you want to create one-of-a-kind resin and wood pieces you’re genuinely proud of, you are at the right place! Community Ground Rules To keep this space focused, supportive, and high quality: 🚫 No selling (direct or indirect) 🚫 No self-promotion 🚫 No engagement farming 🚫 No negativity 🚫 No unrelated links This is a positive, skill-focused environment where we support each other and celebrate real progress. How to Get Started 1️⃣ Head to the Classroom section and watch the introduction training 2️⃣ Start with the beginner resin dragon egg module what contains so much useful information that will be very handy later on as you progress through the modules. 3️⃣ Share your first project or goal inside the community so we can support you I’m genuinely excited to see what you create. Let’s build something extraordinary. David 🔥

Not sure if this will survive, as I had a resin leak from the base, which I’ve tried to repair, but we’ll see. 🤞

So I have this sanded down to 5000 grit. Now should I use a bar topper on it or just polish it? I would prefer a resin because the sides have exposed wood from the squaring process. My first one and not sure. Now if I used a topper will I have to re sand it?

Good to see @David Szelpal making an appearance at Markers Central in Birmingham this year. I'm attending on Sunday, so will be sure to pop-by. Obviously this is a very UK centric event, but is anyone else planning on attending?