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    Axminster AC355wl centres

    Yes that will likely resolve the issue. I will keep an eye on it but I think its acceptable for what I'm doing at the moment. I do have a lesson tomorrow and will have a look at his lathe.
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    Axminster AC355wl centres

    I have taken a couple of photos and shows slightly out of alignment. I have the lathe mounted on a stand and I will try adjusting the legs. Not touched it since i installed in january
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    Axminster AC355wl centres

    I have the same lathe, when i first got the lathe all qas good. However I have removed tge tailstock a number of times so I will check later
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    Project build:-Planning permission granted, now for building regs.

    Hi I have a garage attached to my property. I am currently replacing the garage flat roof with a pitched roof and dividing the garage into a workshop and utility room. I have applied and paid for building regs. They are not interested in the workshop, only the utility room. Insulation in the...
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    Headstock/tailstock alignment

    Hi is this a setup problem. When mounting in the chuck, the tailstock revolving centre should be engaged at same time. Then tighten chuck jaws equally, whilst rotating checking concentricity, lightly tap to correct. Use a DTI or scribing block to check If you place stock in chuck & tighten up...
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    My homemade router table

    Why not buy magnets something like this would work
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    My homemade router table

    Start the plunge cut in the waste cut out middle area at minimum depth to allow the cutter bearing to run on template. Whilst cutting bring the router to the template (cutting) The bearing will then run along the template and you can do a first pass and then increase depth. You only need one...
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    My homemade router table

    Hi also attached Trend config to help understand better
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    My homemade router table

    Hi Mike Template Trim (wealdentool.com) The Part number is T8027B, please note it is 12.7mm on 1/4 shank. Cost is £14.15
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    My homemade router table

    I have attached the UJK Manual/Drawing for the UJK custom table. This is from the Axminster website tech specs. A 12.7mm template trimmer (Wealdon Part T8027B - £14.35 or buy from Axminster £23 )will be sufficient, the inside of the aperture can be removed using a jigsaw (easier and more cost...
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    My homemade router table

    I placed my insert on the table and put18mm MDF around the plate, using double sided tape. Got a guided flush trim cutter from Wealdon, removed the insert plate then routed to depth (my insert is trend and they provided instructions). You will need to put a 18mm mdf block onto router base plate...
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    Routing for beginners (and routing tables)

    Hi yes but I placed on table for photo
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    Routing for beginners (and routing tables)

    Thankyou, I would recommend buying Bill Hylton book. It is a very useful reference aid (A to Z of routing) and will give you a better understanding of your requirements. For example the Axminster compact tables could be a pain changing router bits !!. I have hinged my top to allow access...
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    Routing for beginners (and routing tables)

    I looked at buying the axminster benchtop table and also the professional table. The cost of the table and all the ancillary bits was £500 min. Therefore I decided to build my own, I bought Bill Hylton "Woodworking with the Router" and used this for reference. Phenolonic laminated birch ply...
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    Bandsaw Advice

    Hi Peter Unfortunately my bandsaw is now packed and ready to be returned to Axminister. I couldn't get the table true to the blade (front to back). Once I had received the table adjustment screws and fitted. I noticed the screws did not locate onto the table mounting plate. On inspection, the...
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