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    Dust Extractor Bench Grinder Turning tools, Record No 80

    Any interest in the below before I put on ebay, the dust extractor and grinder are collection only. Could post the Tools at cost. Record 200 (8") Bench Grinder with DIY rests, dressing stone and a Woodcut Jig for gouges £75 Set of Marples Tools £45 Record Dust extractor £55 Small crack in lid...
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    Has anyone tried replacing viceroy bearings?

    Looks awesome, just had a read through your main thread with much interest as I'm currently looking for the same machine for a similar project. If I find something suitable I'll be posting for help no doubt :lol:
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    Lathe Upgrade suggestions

    Cheers bud, I'll have a look :)
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    Lathe Upgrade suggestions

    Most likely an impossibility on my budget, currently have a Record CL4 and saw a Jet 3520b in Axy and fell in love, unfortunately my wallet can not extend that far so I've been looking round at an alternative. The heft of the machine, banjo and over all build has me wanted to replace the CL4...
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    Ticking noise coming from motor CL4

    Just an update, yes it was a loose pulley on the motor lol I had tried moving it but with the belt tension it wouldn't move, I had the belt off and sure enough it was sliding.
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    Ticking noise coming from motor CL4

    More problems, Went out tonight and there's a ticking noise coming from the actual motor, should I be worried ? Do I need to get it looked at ? Video of said noise https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/986 ... .49.25.mp4
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    Alcove Advice

    I think looking I've got to decide on an inset or overlay door ? and go from there. Just looked at the price of the domino xD not a chance lol Might buy a router attachment for biscuits
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    Alcove Advice

    After some more advice, its a bit rambley sorry :lol: Wife has seen some alcove units and shelves and has put an order in :roll: We're due to decorate the room anyway so I thought I'd give it a go. Photo of said cove - https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/986 ... .23.56.jpg We have a lot of...
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    Drawing plans - what do you use?

    I use Revit :lol: I do use autocad which is obv not free, you could try Draftsight if your just after 2D :)
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    I know it's the right thing to do, but not feeling happy.

    If your friend is the one dealing with the client then surely he should have had a good set of drawings to price it ? I can't say from a builders point of view as I work for a structural consultancy, but if we were instructed on a job like this we would have had to visit site and would have...
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    Record CL2 Headstock play

    I've just changed all mine, if you need any photos or help just shout. My internal lock nut came out no issue, used a piece of brass to knock it round in one of the notches. Getting the rear bearing and spindle apart was a nightmare, took a lot of persuading. Turns out the rear bearing was shot...
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    Bed

    Little units an Ikea job, as much as I'd like to make everything I just don't have the time :(
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    Bed

    I used some brackets that are screwed on, really good and not expensive. Will take some photos when I get chance
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    Bed

    Finished, cant see any of my mistakes xD My Daughter is over the moon and wifey is very happy :)
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    Bed

    Testing and fitting the slates Bed Room Had to be decorated xD Another distraction
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