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    Double Morse Taper Mandrel

    Hi I notice people were looking for these and the nearest they appear to have got was engineering lathe set up bars, (a morse taper one end and a centre at the other end of a parallel section). Whilst looking for something else I found this on the Record Power site...
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    Alphabet of Woods

    Hi I wondered if it was possible to create an alphabet in wood - using common names, Ash, Beech, Cherry, you get he idea. Well I got on quite well but have hit a wall with the following letters: N, U, V, X I may be missing the obvious so thought I'd ask here if anyone can suggest woods with...
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    Sad Day

    :shock: :cry: :cry: Rik's gone - only 56 :cry: :cry:
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    Turning Tools 'Bargain'

    Hi For anyone thinking of getting turning - the Robert Sorby basic set of six tools is currently on offer for £120 with a £20 voucher thrown in for good measure, (coupon code - 'father') and free postage to boot :) . http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/sorby- ... e-specials Regards Mick
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    Electric Guitar - How To ?

    Hi I'd like to build an electric guitar but at the moment have no idea where to start, could anyone recommend a good book or two that will explain the basics and steer me towards a finished article? I'm conversant with general woodwork, woodturning and metalwork and I'd like to end up with a...
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    Sorby Forum

    Hi New forum for Robert Sorby: http://robert-sorby.freeforums.net/ Regards Mick
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    Sliding Bevel Boot Sale Find

    Hi I've been after a nice sliding bevel for a while and when I saw this seized example at a boot sale for £1 I thought I'd have a go at restoring it. Here it is as bought and still seized: And here's the blade on removal: The blade was given treatment by electrolysis - my charger was...
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    Grinder Rest for Proprietary Jigs

    Hi I’ve owned a Tormek wet stone grinder for a good ten years now and whilst I think it’s superb for sharpening my woodturning tools I’m afraid it’s a ‘labour of love’ to do any re-profiling – even with repeated re-grades of the wheel it seems to take a lifetime. A while ago I bought an 8”...
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    Laptop Screen Repair

    Hi My wife recently dropped her laptop and the screen became unusable, luckily no other damage was suffered and she continued to use the computer with an external screen. I decided to see if it was feasible to replace the screen and on checking the internet discovered loads of 'how to'...
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    Looking for a Good Stop Off

    Hi I will be travelling South in the near future and would like to break my journey somewhere in the Lake District, preferably not too far from the M6. Looking for a nice trditional place with good food and real ale, can anyone recommend a nice Pub / Hotel that fits the bill? Regards Mick
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    File Recovery

    Hi Rather than highjack the XP thread I'll start a new one. Recently my laptop died, I was running Vista and I'm pretty sure the registry became corrupt, to cut a long story short the computer siezes up just after it loads the desktop. I've subsequently bought a new laptop, this time running...
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    I Think I'm On The Slippery Slope

    Hi I saw rather a nice Sorby paring? chisel at the boot sale today so bought it along with three double ended triangular files, (one Oberg and two Nichols), and a set of dividers by Monument. A quick bit of research on here and I found a couple of links to websites regarding older Sorby tools...
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    Workshop Ceiling Construction Query

    Hi Another garage conversion thread I'm afraid but having searched and read through other relevant posts I still have a couple of questions. I have a 6m x 6m double garage, block wall construction with a tiled and sarked gable roof that I'd like to make more enticing to use in the winter by...
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    File Zip / Unzip Software

    Hi Can anyone recommend a free zip / unzip utility suitable for use with Windows Vista? I thought WinZip was free but apparently my 'trial period' has run out and I don't fancy paying £27 to reactivate it as I've only had cause to use it twice in 36 days. Regards Mick
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    Cutting Brass

    Hi I have had a scroll saw sitting in my workshop unused for the past 10+ years, I bought it as a 'bargain' thinking it would get some use in the future. It's a Record Power Scroll 20 and up until now I've used it about a dozen times - time to change this I think. I've decided to build myself...
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    Record Power WG250 Accessories Question

    Hi Does anyone have one of these - Record Power WG250 Whetstone Grinder / Sharpeners? http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/sn/RPWWG250 I am wondering what the diameter of the support arm material is - and ergo, if the accessories are compatable with a certain Swedish manufactured sharpening...
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    Sharpening Wheel Direction of Travel

    Hi I've just purchased an 8" Record Power bench grinder with a white wheel. I bought it to supplement my Tormek system which I predominantly use to sharpen turning tools. The Tormek is great, in my opinion, for restoring an edge to an already profiled tool, however, even after re-activating the...
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    Block Plane Indulgence ?

    Hi I've decided to spend some unexpected income on my first block plane and I'd appreciate guideance from those with far more experience than I :?: I am debating which of the following is the best for a first buy - I understand each have their own advantages and if needs be would consider...
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    reVitalising a Singer Sewing Machine Treadle

    Hi I have a cast iron Singer treadle base which is in pretty good condition - I've never had the wooden structure to accompany it. Lately I've been considering recycling it to make a sewing machine table for a modern machine. I'd like to retain the 'old style' , drawers down the sides and drop...
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    An Introduction

    Hi Just a quick post to introduce myself. I've been a hobby woodworker for most of my adult life and now live in the NE of Scotland. Over the last 10 years my principle interest has been turning, particularly furniture production, (I've made several spinning wheels, standard lamps, chairs...
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