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Woodturning is read by turning enthusiasts in over 60 countries worldwide and is packed with projects, features on turners around the world, tests and reviews, as well as news, letters and tips. Our projects cater for varying levels of ability, so there is something for everyone, from beginner to professional. This month’s issue features a an Oriental split vessel; a jarrah burl box; a textured wide rim platter and a hollow pepper mill. Techniques this month include a guide to faceplates, techniques on making multi-faceted vases and in a new series, we show you how to eliminate torn grain fibres from your turnings. Features in this issue include a profile on hollow form turner Bill Hakell, a 20 minute interview with David Lowe, the next instalment of Richard Findlay’s ‘Diary of a Woodturner’, and a special feature on the magnificent Holtzapffel Collection. In our kit & tools section we look at the Record Power BS400 bandsaw, a range of workshop accessories from Bench Dog and Elmer’s, plus a round up of the latest products in ‘Hot Stuff’. And if that’s not enough, we also have the usual favourites including leader, Readers’ Gallery, Community Comments and Round Up. All this and more in issue 243!