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    Kity 613 manual wanted

    Try the people offering help in this thread:- kity-613-bandsaw-manual-t38243.html
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    Help for a lowly beginner

    I am only a "being self taught" beginner but I have found using the following method works best for me:- When turning a slender spindle object (such as a lace bobbin) I turn an inch at a time starting at the tailstock end. I completely finish that peice before moving further back towards the...
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    Aaaaargh...New scrollsaw arrived today...HELP?

    I have always bought the yellow label ones from here:- http://www.alwayshobbies.com/Tools-$4-M ... Blades.ice
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    Aaaaargh...New scrollsaw arrived today...HELP?

    This link explains better then I can:- http://www.scrollsaws.com/General/Cuttips.htm
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    Aaaaargh...New scrollsaw arrived today...HELP?

    Most blades give this result because of the way they are made. Practice takes care of it. Draw a longer pencil line on the wood then try cutting to that. Instead of looking at the blade keep your eyes on a point on the pencil line a few millimetres ahead and gently feed into the blade. You...
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    when using the skew....now with video!

    Well I certainly did Leo :) Only been turning for a few short weeks and have put off getting a skew chisel. After seeing from your vids just how versatile the tool is I am going to get one and practise with it. Looking forward to a video with better camera angles too. Cheers Keith
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    Fairy for a pressie

    Great idea and super cutting. All it needs now is an engraved plaque. I am sure she will be delighted with it.
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    Jet Lathe - which one?

    I told my wife it would be an early christmas pressy .... together with the Drill Press, Pen making mandrels, Gouges, Grinder, Scroll chuck etc that I have subsequently bought...... :) - its all part of a marriages sweet game lol I turned a 10" bowl on the lathe other day and it handled it...
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    Jet Lathe - which one?

    Have a look at the reviews attached to the 2nd (1014) lathe - the latest one is mine. It really is quiet - ask my wife :) The speed is easy to change - I now have the belt changing down to around 15 seconds. Variable speed would have been nice but as I am not planning any mass production I...
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    Charnwood Scroll chuck any good?

    .... and (it case they were ever removed) make sure that the carriers are also against the correct jaw number. I have a Barracuda Chuck and found this out the hard way. I took off the jaws (to change them) and twirled the chuck fully open - a carrier dropped out. Trying to refit it I...
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    Scary Lathe

    Couldnt watch for long - kept expecting him to be dragged around the workpiece!
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    My first Bobbin .... and is this correct?

    Only 100 ... ! Made a template for that one and now going to use it to do its twin - that should keep me alert for a while. Then I will try some of the more ornate styles. That and a few more pens will keep me going till after my September Holiday. Probably try a small bowl or lidded box...
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    My first Bobbin .... and is this correct?

    Well - if I can get it to upload then here is my first try after taking into account the advice of Tony. Just noticed that it is the same style as the OP - sorry about that ... I just happened to find a picture of the Classic style in a mag. Anyway it is 95mm long and the neck is 3mm in...
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    Air blower kit in UK

    ..... if you use aquarium tubing then fix wire to the last few inches of it on the outside (assuming you cannot put the wire inside) you can then bend it to where you want to direct the air.
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    My first Bobbin .... and is this correct?

    Just looking into this myself and found a guide here:- http://www.angelfire.com/d20/mikesbobbins/birth.html Basically 115mm to 130mm long and turn to a 6.25mm to 6.5mm diameter. Dont forget a 1mm diameter drilled hole in the tail end for spangles. The finish appears to be the same finish that...
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    Best spray on adhesive?

    After trying various types of spray mount I Now use Bostik "Quick Stick" It comes in a stick form like Prit Stick but is a better glue. Less messier and no chance of overspray like a spray can. (Cheaper too!) I first cover the material in a low tack masking tape, fix the paper pattern to that...
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    Which Mini Router

    Thank you Setch - that is certainly a short term answer that I will use whilst I manipulate wifey Thank you Keith
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    Which Mini Router

    Cannot be taught I'm afraid - the knack of doing it without the other half sussing it out is either in a persons genes or not ... my youngest daughter is a master at it and even works it on me! Cheers Keith
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    Which Mini Router

    Ooer! .. I do like that! Hmm a few boxes of chocs and bunches of flowers, a bit of housework, finishing some diy tasks around the house over the next few weeks should secure enough brownie points for the Shaper :wink: Thanks for the heads up - I already have a few cutters that will fit it...
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    Which Mini Router

    Has anyone any experience of using the Proxxon Mini Router MOF? http://www.minicrafttools.com/38568.html I do not need a full size router as it will only be used for pieces for scale models, dolls house furniture etc. I cannot find an unbiased review for it. I realise it is a little...
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