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  1. Slim

    Can Anyone Identify These?

    Hi all, Got these as a Christmas present and have no idea what they are. I haven't been around the forum for a while, but thought if I will get the answer anywhere it will be here. They are cast iron, about 9" tall and have 4" 92 cast on them. image by slimjim81, on Flickr image by...
  2. Slim

    Help winning a van

    Hi folks, I haven't been around for a while. Mainly because I don't have a workshop any more. It is a bit cheeky of me to ask, but I have entered a competition to win a Mercedes Vito with a video called "Transport Trauma". I have made it through to the final ten and I now need to rustle up as...
  3. Slim

    Some Pieces for Critique

    Hi Everyone, I would be interested in your comments about this first piece. It was a bit of an experiment with trying to get a natural form. Padauk 9" long. leaf Secondly, here are a couple of mallets. The shape is loosely based on the Blue Spruce Mallet. I joined the bubinga head to the...
  4. Slim

    Square Platter Critique

    Hi everyone. This is my first piece in nearly a year, and also my first attempt at square turning. Oak on a walnut plinth. 9x6" Square Platter Thanks for looking.
  5. Slim

    Currupt File? Dave?

    Hi everyone and Dave :D I have been working on a model for a few days, however mysteriously, tonight I am unable to open the skp file. Sketchup just tells me it cannot open the file. I have tried system restore, upgrading Sketchup and a clean installation of Sketchup. None of which have...
  6. Slim

    Am I being unreasonable?

    Hi everyone, I am having a bit of wrangle with Record customer services. I bought a new CL3 lathe a couple of weeks ago. I made a 6 hour round trip to MacGreggors in Inverness to pick it up as it was quite urgent (for making Christmas presents) and they were the closest place with one in...
  7. Slim

    CL3 lathe problem.

    Hi all, I have a new cl3 lathe. After oiling the bronze bearing and running the lathe in for 3 hours, I had a little play. This is when I noticed a significant runout in the spindle. I have measured it and it is almost 0.5mm. This is causing unacceptable vibrations in the workpiece. The first...
  8. Slim

    Shell Auger

    Just a quickie. I'm about to do a couple of lamps for Christmas pressies. I have been looking at this shell auger from Axminster. It says unhandled. Does that mean it needs a handle, or can it be used without one? Thanks
  9. Slim

    Sliding Step Stool Help

    I need a little help with the sliding mechanism for this step stool. I was thinking of making runners out of this. It would be set into the inside of the step and the next step would glide on it. However, I'm not sure how I would stop the steps sliding all the way off. Maybe use ball catches...
  10. Slim

    2 Oak Chests of Drawers

    These are two identical oak chests of drawers I made for my sister and brother in law. The last project to come out of my workshop before I say goodbye to all my tools. They are 1300x800x450mm. The drawer boxes are Ash and dovetailed to the oak drawer fronts. They ride on Blum Tandem...
  11. Slim

    For Sale: Harrison Union Jubilee Lathe.

    This is an excelent Lathe. It is built like a brick outhouse. Very heavy, there is no vibration to be had. I will throw in my chisels an a nearly new Robert Sorby Patriot chuck, which has thread adapters for both inboard and outboard. It comes with various faceplates and centres. I will...
  12. Slim

    For Sale: Harrison Union Jubilee Lathe.

    This is an excelent Lathe. It is built like a brick outhouse. Very heavy, there is no vibration to be had. I will throw in my chisels an a nearly new Robert Sorby Patriot chuck, which has thread adapters for both inboard and outboard. It comes with various faceplates and centres. I will...
  13. Slim

    For Sale: Jet JWBS-16 Bandsaw

    This is a brilliant machine, and I am a bit gutted to see it go. I bought less than a year ago, and it has performed flawlessly. It is in mint condition and with 4 blades (Dragon and Axcaliber) from 1/4" to 1". I will also throw in the mobile base. With a 10" depth of cut and a 16" throat, it...
  14. Slim

    For Sale: Winfield Metal Lathe

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  15. Slim

    For Sale: Winfield Metal Lathe

    This is the first piece of machinery I am getting rid of. A Winfield Metal Lathe. This is a fantastic lathe in perfect working order. I got it from my grandfather, who was a cabinetmaker and metalworker. It has a 20" bed and comes with a milling attachment and a large amount of tooling, end...
  16. Slim

    Hand Cut Dovetails

    Hi all. I am a bit of a novice when it comes to dovetails. However, I am managing to get nice clean looking joints. My question is, how tight should they be? I have just cut some half blind dovetails for a drawer and I had to hammer the tails in using a block and quite a lot of force. Should...
  17. Slim

    A little favour.

    Hi guys. Could someone just check this website and see if it is working for you. http://www.pprune.org/forums/index.php I have a PM waiting for me there, and the site just times out. Thanks
  18. Slim

    FOR SALE: Trend Airshield & Veritas No.6 Fore Plane.

    This is the first step in the 'Great Yorkshire Workshop Clearance'. Trend Airshield. Good condition. The headbands and face flap thing have been washed and are drying on the radiator as I speak. Complete with battery and charger. Trend have discontinued this model, but filters will be...
  19. Slim

    Oh Happy Days!

    I found out today that I have been offered the job I have been chasing for over two years. I am going to be an Air Traffic Controller! I am exstatic. For some reason, they have decided to invest £600,000 in my training :? :?: . So it is a move down to Bournemouth for me, and possibly Prestwick...
  20. Slim

    Turned Leg Challenge

    How about this for a Sketchup challenge. When I was first learning, I really struggled with this leg. This time, it took me 5 minutes to draw. Lets see how you do. BTW, If you're wondering where this leg came from, it is from the coffee table my laptop is sitting on right now. :)
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