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    Tyne Cub lathe issue

    3/4"x16 is the standard for the Cub & Avon, but don't assume that it is. My Cub is 1"x8 with 2MT in both head & tailstocks. I got mine from the original owner, who told me he was offered upgrades when he ordered it.
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    IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT

    If it moves and shouldn't - Gaffer tape If it should move and doesn't - Big hammer
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    toolpost thread size

    Don't know the thread size for the Axminster, but Sorby use metric fine M12x1.25
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    Mod Edit:- SOLD Henry Taylor Decorating Elf

    And the Elf has landed :D
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    Mod Edit:- SOLD Henry Taylor Decorating Elf

    Its on the pm I sent you :)
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    Mod Edit:- SOLD Henry Taylor Decorating Elf

    Please look at your pm's Timber
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    Mod Edit:- SOLD Henry Taylor Decorating Elf

    I've probably got enough gouges & skews to last me till I'm pushin up daisy's :lol:
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    Tyme Avon Bowl Attachment

    You need some more posts to be able to upload a photo. I will be interested in your info. I still need to sort something out for my Tyme Cub. John
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    Votes wanted for Woodwork shop setup funds application

    I logged in with facearse no problem. But I hate the thing. The wife made an account for me so she could manage a page for the charity we are involved with. When she retires from her voluntry fundraising role at Chrisrmas I will be trying to deactivate my account. And as for Twatter :evil...
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    Votes wanted for Woodwork shop setup funds application

    10 Votes from me. Hope you are sucessful
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    Practical tips for beginners.

    In construction we use milimeters & metres. Centimeters are the work of the devil :evil: :evil:
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    Wood Supply - Sheffield area

    Oe have a chat with Steve Wright at Elston sawmill, Newark. He goes to Sheffield woodturning club every 2 months, but not due till 12th October
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    screws for faceplate

    Common sense would suggest the biggest guage that will fit in the hole, and as long as possible without poking through t'other side. So probably something like 1 1/4" x 10 roundhead.
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    Tyme Avon Bowl Attachment

    Here is a link to a home made one using box section steel. I will probably go this way for my Tyme Cub. http://www.lathes.co.uk/tyme/page2.html John
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    tyme cub speed change

    As Chas said above. Dead easy and much quicker to change speed than on most of these modern mini lathes. Speeds are 480, 800, 1250 and 2000 rpm. I have had my Cub for just over a year and have been very happy with it. Watch out if you buy any bits for the head & tail stocks. The blurb says its a...
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    SIP 01488 help please

    I would second the book recomendation, and try to a copy with the DVD. Keiths narative is a little droning and anoys my wife every time I play it, but the content is very sound. I would also not bother with bowls yet. Get some scrap 2x2 from a builder site and practice spindle turning to get the...
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    EPDM Roof and Trees!

    I'm in the process of sorting out my workshop build, and have had the same thoughts about the roofing. This video shows how to use EPDM on a pitched re-roof youtube . com/watch?v=O0hpJdl6iUQ Being a newbie the forum won't allow me to post a link, so you will have to remove the spaces...
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