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    Myford Lathe

    Can anyone give me any information on what lathe this is please. I know it is a myford but does anyone know what model.
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    Picked up a Kity K5

    I know this question has been done to death about changing the 15mm spindle moulder on the City K5 . The one i bought has a 15mm spindle that holds french cutters, has there been any new recent adaption that i can purchase so i can change it to a more modern spindle block cutter preferably...
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    quick release clamps for hegner

    Question from a newbie can you use the quick release clamp on the lower arm of the Hegner multicut 2 ? regards john
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    Carmarthen Show

    Friday & Saturday 25th & 26th of September. At Timberman in Bronwydd Arms near Carmarthen 2 day show with demonstrations and Stalls Anyone Going
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    Record CL3 Advice please.

    Hi, My CL3 lathe has trouble starting in the highest speed. The motor runs very slow when cold and under pressure. When i drop down one speed the motor runs fine and after 5 minutes , i can change the belt to top speed and it works. It still is reluctant to start under any pressure even when it...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    Hi , new to the scroll saw and made my first clock today. I have an Axminster trade scroll saw and I struggled. I used 1 inch Oak and struggled to get a decent straight cut and it took an age to finish. I now realise that it was probably too thick for purpose/machine , please advise me if i...
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    Router advice please

    Hi, Looking to buy a palm 1/4 router with a clear base so i can write names /numbers on timber to be able to see where i am going. I will only be using it for edging small craft items and writing signs , Do not mind if it is fixed speed or variable speed , looked at the Bosch on offer in...
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    Hello from Newbie

    Just like to say Hello. Was going for the Hegner while there is a discount on but unfortunately the variable speed one in my price range was out of stock So I bought an Axminster AWSF18 (£260 less ) yesterday and it will arrive tomorrow. Normally a pen turner but have decided to prepare my man...
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    Woodcraft Weekend South West Wales

    Great weekend down in the Botanical gardens of wales this weekend, Sat & Sun 10.00 till 16.30pm entry fee £2 for adults free for kids free parking woodturning, pyrography, woodcarving, trade stalls and demonstrations by Bob Neill , Simon Hope and Mark Raby Should be a great weekend looks like...
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    Record CL 3 problem

    Hi, Managed to spend some time in the workshop yesterday. Problem I have is the lathe does not turn on full power when in its highest speed setting. it does turn but very slowly, when I changed the belt drive to a slower ratio it runs well. it runs in top ratio but feels as if there is something...
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    Empress Rollerball in African Blackwood

    Here is my attempt at an Empress chunky executive pen
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    Not so Ugly Sedona in Elm

    Sedona Fountain Pen in Elm
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    my First attempt using antler

    Here is my first attempt using Antler. Sedona Fountain Pen 24ct Gold plated
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    wanted nova chuck

    Hi just won a sorby bowl reversing chuck on evilbay. Anyone got a spare nova chuck for sale 3/4 x 16tpi. Willing to pay an honest price and carriage to Swansea. Regards John
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    Chuck advice please

    Hi , I have a Nova chuck and was wondering if the RSJBR will fit in it. The description on ebay says "will fit supernova" chuck and patriot chuck. I want bowl reversing jaws and was hoping these will fit. Any advice please or is there another bowl reversing chuck that fits the nova. john
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    Cyanoacrylate v Melamine polish

    Been using friction polish and wax as a finish up until now on my pens and wine bottle stoppers. I know wax finish will dull when the pens/toppers are used regularly, so I am going to try a high gloss finish to my pens Any one with experience of Bolgers Melamine polish as opposed to CA glue as...
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    I got a New Lathe

    Just picked up a Record CL3, with record stand and bowl attachment, 2 year old £300 for the lot. :D :D Awesome machine in comparison to my axminster awsl hobby lathe that I have used for the past 6 months. will be selling the axminster lathe & chuck and accessories , but cannot do so on...
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    first attempt with antler

    Here is my first attempt at turning with antler, Artisan style European pen and letter opener
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    Newbie to Woodturning.

    Just like to say hello from a newbie. Bought an Axminster AWSL in March and Started turning pens and wine bottle stoppers. Over 150 pens later !!!!!!!!!!!! I have now been bitten by the bug and have upgraded to a Record CL3 and cant wait to get turning bigger and better things. Hope to get...
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