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    New Garage roof options

    Hi All, Been off the forum for a few years with work commitments, but happy to say that I've recently moved to a new house with a modest lean-to garage to use as a workshop. Currently the main barrier for me is that It's covered with a failing asbestos cement roof. I'd like to insulate it...
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    Source for large turning blanks?

    Hi Folks, Its been a while since I last posted, however i have been fortunate enough to receive a commission for a sycamore bowl measuring 13" by 5". The diameter is very easy to find from hardwood retailers however the depth is very difficult to come across. Does anyone have a 'guy' or other...
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    New combi square

    Hello Everyone, happy new year! I think its high time i invested in a good combi- square. Not after the multitude of attachments as i doubt ill use them. Just a nice quality 12" blade and head would be perfect. I'm a big fan of investing in quality when you have the funds so id be happy to go...
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    Tachometer for VFD driven lathe

    Hello folks Just a quick question to see if anyone who has done their own VFD conversion has some advice on a tachometer that i can position on the spindle Many thanks JD
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    specialist chuck threads

    hi folks, hoping someone can share some info with me! I have a woodfast lathe w/ a M30 x 3.5mm thread, R+L handed I purchased a RS patriot to use on the lathe( M33x3.5 w/ appropriate insert), which has been excellent for the inboard side, but having recently acquired some 24" sycamore pieces...
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    first bowl post !

    Hey all, after a shameful amount of time as a member here - my first post showing something I've made! It is a series of 3 bowls around the 12x5" mark, turned green to (hopefully) finished thickness from spalted silver birch. If anyone has any constructive criticism, especially if you are...
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    Any Machinists able to help?

    Hi Everyone, i'm in a pickle with my wood lathe conversion. I need a new aluminium pulley as i have admittedly butchered the old one trying to rebore it... (hammer) I have the specs and i've been scanning for one online but i can't find it given the fact that it's Poly-V If anyone can help...
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    Best new chuck?

    Hey folks, I'm picking up a new chuck for the lathe - I'm thinking of getting a patriot with the 30x3.5 insert, anyone have (and like) this chuck? Are there any good alternatives? thanks as always Joe
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    good paint for machine restorations?

    Hi everyone. I'm considering sprucing up my new-old Woodfast lathe and wondered what folks have used in the past to successfully paint cast iron. It's currently a medium green and i'd like for it to be a dark-ish grey - not too fussed on specifics I'd also like to know if anyone has any tips...
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    urgent pulley help!

    hi all does anyone know where i'll be able to get a poly-v pulley with a 19mm bore? alternatively re-sizing options? drill press and 19mm bit? i'm at a loss with this folks!!
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    Manual

    Hi all, sorry for the multiple posts this evening but the big guy upstairs has decided to throw a spanner in the works today... does anyone have access to a woodfast mc908 manual OR know the spindle size? having a nightmare today Cheers Joe
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    just my luck

    Hi all, some of you may have seen my post in woodturning waxing on about my new lathe and how great it is. A grand total of 5 minutes after this the motor just stopped with absolutely no warning :cry: I do intend to change it up for a new motor anyway but i now feel i need closure on this one...
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    tormek ta250

    hi folks, anyone got one of these? will it fit the t4 jigs?? ive just got it in a job lot with a lathe... wondering if it's worth restoring or just sell it as i do have a grinder already. cheers JD
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    new lathe daydreams

    Hi everyone, hope summer has been good to you all :) i have a few Q's for the experienced among us. The new lathe dream is soon becoming a reality, and i am debating whether to take up an offer on an older woodfast model and convert it to a vari-speed drive, or wait until a readily done unit...
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    Spalting clues

    So i was walking the dog through the woods this morning and a couple of trees have been felled - both oak by the looks of it, and i haven't yet purchased a chainsaw to make use of such occurrences but it got me thinking... is there any way to see how a block of wood may look internally - such as...
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    becoming a sole trader

    hi all... done a little research into this topic and i'd very much like some clarification from the more experienced among us: - If i become a sole trader, i should be able to get a refund of VAT 20% on the tools i purchase to make the product i sell shouldn't i? - is there a lower limit on...
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    woodfast c450

    Hi all a famous auction site has a woodfast c450 up for sale, poor description from the advertiser but it seems to come with variable speed. currently up for £405 but i'd have to get it up to manchester from southampton so i'm patiently waiting for a drop to around 350 seem sensible...
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    question for the machine genies!

    Hi all, just a quick question whilst procrastinating from my studies... got an old record tspp250 which needed stripping and bearings replaced, i only ever had time to do part one last year, and before i put it all back together id just like to clarify a couple of things: - Are 2rs bearings...
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    Weird sharpening issue

    Hi all, slightly embarrassing issue - Apparently one jpeg is too big an upload size :roll: , I am having trouble keeping the back of this chisel perfectly flat, I don’t really understand how it’s happened but could really do with some constructive advice on how to fix it up It seems that...
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    New old lathe

    Hey everyone! I've been bitten and i need a larger capacity lathe so i can comfortably turn up to 12-14" bowls/platters. I think i'd like to go for an older model, does anyone have an old lathe that they love and think its worth waiting around for? I've seen a few union jubilees going but...
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