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Might have to do something like that, I've got the 80mm faceplate so once it's up and running I'll be able to do it. Probably in a hard grade aluminium. Might get real flash and have a go at anodising it and 🙂

Plus I'd need a 5" diameter steel billet and an even bigger chuck to hold it 😄

It's in the process of being cobbled together by good old me, yes metal lathe. It's only a headstock as I don't need to turn between centres but the through hole/bore is quite important. So far I have the spindle and (welded) backplate, the 125mm chuck, barings, motor and speed controller, x/y...

You can get the T torches new on the Bay or Alibaba. I got mine for less than I could buy the bits here and it's SS304. Bricks not good for above reason, blanket is excellent.

Thanks both, I can find "adapter backplates" for 3 jaw to 4 jaw of the same diameter but nothing 80mm to 125mm (so far) found a universal that did 80 to 100 but not 125. TBH it's beginning to look like it'll be easier/cheaper to just buy an 80mm chuck and rethink my dimensions...

Many thanks, yes and no 😄 so I have a 25mm spindle with a 20mm through hole and the 80mm OD backing plate (as per your pic) welded to it for a K11-80mm chuck. I have a K11-125mm chuck so the mounting holes don't line up so in effect I'm looking for an adapter/spacer/sandwich plate with a +20mm...

Hi All, This is sending me round the bend... I have a K11-80 spindle and flange to fit a 3"/80mm 3 jaw chuck but I have a K11-125 3 jaw chuck that I'd like to fit (through hole requirements) there must be an adapter!? The problem is I haven't got a clue what to search for? An adapter, a...

Apoligies for a slight hijack bi it is in the spirit of the OP... Will the skinny thing work on wood decking? I'm loathe to use the lancecdirect as it drives water into the grain and makes oiling patchy even after a few sunny days 😎 TIA SBD

Don't dismiss the ally foil products, I've got the roof and a wall still to do (last roll arriving today) but for the first time that I can ever remember the thermostat has started kicking in on the fan heater. Bang for your buck m2 wise ease of use etc is spot on. Just make sure it has the...

I recieved some of this cut to size by Davin and it (and he) is good stuff 🙂 PM incoming Davin. A

Nice Idea Mick 🙂 From my experience charities are very, very wary of taking electrical stuff above a Casio watch. I get why. Best to try and sell personally (as you are) and do what you want with any funds. I do something similar with my knives, sell privately and donate profits to...

Yes no problem at all. Many thanks for your help with this. Will eventually post the finished results, got a lovely Sheffield stainless blank on the shelf that I have in mind 🙂 A

Sorry, grain direction doesn't matter as I will cut them to 150x50mm, stain and then laminate. A

I'm DY99QD it would be bit far to come and collect 😄 I'll contact the mods and see if they can pass you my email. A

Thanks Bm but I dont get that option (or on yours also) may be because I'm fairly new? Davin, ideally 750x250mm but would happily take multiples to suit you. Happy to take/pay for whole sheet's worth plus postage, just let me know. ATB, A

Hi Davin, sorry if I'm being a complete divvy but I can't work out how to PM... Will search it. A

Paul, workshop? I can empty a supermarket 😄 Cheers all 🙂 PS: secret personal bank accounts are your friend...

Brill, just undoing a compressor and will PM you 🙂 ATB, A

Could be, without being involved directly. Had similar experience with a fence, wasn't dry under the surface and ultimately pushed all the treatment out. Neighbours had baby poo coloured horses for a while... 🙂

Any chance you might look to become "mildly rich" and cut a sheet into quarters (or similar) to make it more manageable for the GPO? I'd pay postage. This stuff is brilliant for knife scales when dyed and laminated. That wood store is awesome BTW! ATB, SBD