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OK so I think i'm going to go with a Camvac dual motor unit. What I would like to know is using 4" ducting, (longest piece would be about 4 or 5 metres long) will this have enough power to deal with most power tools with dust port? (Sander, mitre saw, router etc). I know it's not designed to...

Hi Sunnybob. Thanks for your reply. There is some dust on my items but I think a lot of that is due to not having a hood properly set up to catch everything from my mitre saw is it doesn't really have a dust port. Yeah I wasn't really too fused about catching the chippings from turning because...

Hi Guys, I was after some help with my dust extractor please. I have a record dx1000 which is connected around my shop using 100mm hose (as the outlet on the unit is 100mm). I've got this connect to a floor scoop, and other outlets with blast gates. I've always been happy with the suction...

Thanks everyone for your replies. It is good knowing there's a lot of helpful and friendly people here! Bob - that's a pretty good idea! I might give that ago then I can kill 2 birds with one stone :) Thanks again

Hi Phil, Thanks a lot for your help - appreciate it. I did see that there is a indexing plunger to lock the spindle is that what you mean? I didn't want to use this without knowing whether it was designed for this as I didn't want to snap it! That's no problem, I do have a lot of light gear oil...

Hi guys, I recently bought a Myford ML8 with a whole load of attachments but as I'm new to turning, I was after some advice please. Firstly, what oil should I be using in the bearings in the headstock? I've seen that some people use ATF fluid? Secondly, currently in the headstock, the...