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Hi, I'm pretty new to scrollsaws, but thought I'd try one, as I make small hardwood & brass ornamental models etc. I recently bought an 'Aeropiccola Vibro' electromagnetic scroll saw on eBay for less than £20, & it works beautifully on the sort of materials I use, (usually hardwoods up to 1/2"...

When using a glued block on a bowl or box blank, is there any particular reason why 'hot glue' is usually referred to? And is this the old 'glue pot' stuff or using a glue gun? Is there any reason why the old 'Resin W' PVA glue can't be used?, apart from the fact that it needs to be left overnight.

Hi again, Some time ago I mentioned a threadcutting jig for threading box lids & the like. For all those interested, the device is now available on eBay. I have one, & it is so easy to use, a boon for those, like me, who cannot get on with thread chasers. It fits into the lathe banjo & will...

Some time ago I seem to remember someone was looking for some good quality Bristol levers for a lathe I believe. After much trawling on Google, I have found a company called WDS Ltd who do the whole range in nearly all materials including all steel. I couldn't find much under 'Bristol' locking...

Does anyone know anything about these 'Brocott' variable speed controllers? They are advertised on eBay, but not being particulary electrically minded, I don't know whether they would be suitable for a small motor on a mini lathe. Anyone got any advice?

Had a bit of good fortune today. After having advertised for a mini lathe for several weeks, a friend of mine returned from Spain today..... bringing with him my old Carbatec lathe which I had left with him when I returned to the UK 3 years ago & forgotten all about. It's also called the...

Hi again, I advertised recently for a Carbatec or Nova Mercury lathe, but have just seen the Record RPML 300 somewhere, so does anyone have one of these for sale? or know someone that does. I can arrange for a courier to collect if need be. Davyboy

Does anyone know whether the Super Nova chuck & the Robert Sorby Patriot chuck are one & the same? I have been offered some jaws which are supposed to fit both. Anyone?

Does anyone have a Multistar Duplex chuck, body & 'C' spanners only, which they would be prepared to swap for a brand new 'Dakota' 4" scroll chuck with standard dovetail jaws, a woodscrew chuck insert & a 24 hole indexed back plate. It is threaded for a 1"x8 tpi spindle nose. I bought the chuck...

Hi all, I'm a very new member but thought you might like to hear about an interesting new tool that will be on the market soon. About 18 years ago, I devised a piece of kit for cutting threads on turned wood, boxes & the like, after seeing a photo of the old Carbatec Threadmaster in a...

Hi everyone, Having now retired I am desperately searching for either a Nova Mercury, or a Carbatec lathe in good order, anyone know of anything?? Chucks & accessories are unimportant. Just the lathe!! Location within the UK preferred as I can arrange for a courier to collect. I'll say my...