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<blockquote data-quote="4wdbob" data-source="post: 256103" data-attributes="member: 6783"><p>Wishfull,</p><p> Have been experimenting with a wood lathe using any timber i could find including an old desk leg which was pretty old. </p><p>Some picks are light weight with short handles and also looking at a 90cm more rugged one.</p><p>Have not seen a commercial version to compare but enjoy turning and experimenting.</p><p></p><p>I could turn something up for you but suggest you try a Mens Shed if you have one local or a wood turning club. Either could turn a handle to your specifications at a nominal cost.</p><p>Suggest you also keep an eye out for local timber. I,ve also used green timber and sealed with linseed oil and wax to avoid splitting.</p><p></p><p>Only have one plough disc which was well worn and rusted from bracing a fence post for years which is why the pick heads are very short but I am really happy with the narrow crevassing pick which is 2 layers of steel to give it some weight. All untested todate.</p><p></p><p>If you still need something made up let me know.</p><p></p><p>Cheers Bob</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4wdbob, post: 256103, member: 6783"] Wishfull, Have been experimenting with a wood lathe using any timber i could find including an old desk leg which was pretty old. Some picks are light weight with short handles and also looking at a 90cm more rugged one. Have not seen a commercial version to compare but enjoy turning and experimenting. I could turn something up for you but suggest you try a Mens Shed if you have one local or a wood turning club. Either could turn a handle to your specifications at a nominal cost. Suggest you also keep an eye out for local timber. I,ve also used green timber and sealed with linseed oil and wax to avoid splitting. Only have one plough disc which was well worn and rusted from bracing a fence post for years which is why the pick heads are very short but I am really happy with the narrow crevassing pick which is 2 layers of steel to give it some weight. All untested todate. If you still need something made up let me know. Cheers Bob [/QUOTE]
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