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Hi Doug

Thanks for the offer but this thread is 2 1/2 years old. As such, I purchased a T7 "run out" for under $900 back then.

This is the other thread here when I asking about T7 vs T8:...

Thanks for the link, informative read.

Hmm... Yeah the knob and tote doesn't match the description. I'm not sure the adjusting knob does either... Maybe parts pulled from everywhere when it was 'restored'.

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I think you are correct. Looks like the body and frog are indeed a Footprint just based on online pics, with the lever cap and blade replaced with a Stanley somewhere along the line. Thanks!...

Black, but I suspect it's just been enameled at some point as opposed to the real deal. A few pics attached.

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Yeah that's my impression too, Stanley, Bailey or both.

Anyone an expert on ‘plane dating’.

What I have is:

A body branded at the back MADE IN ENGLAND behind the handle at the back.
No 5 behind the knob at the front. No numbers or any other...

Nice solution I might use this suggestion in the future.



Excellent, I'm going with this - it means I can use my existing metal lathe chucks with threaded backplates/direct threads on both...

Not necessarily. Chucks are also camlock mounted on a metal lathe.

Yes, as I mentioned in my post I'm wanting to adapt an independent 4 jaw to my wood lathe which is typically for a metal lathe....

Hi Guys

I’ve got a Vicmarc VL200 wood lathe with an M30 x 3.5mm spindle nose thread. I want to attach an independent 4 jaw chuck, essentially ‘meant’ for a metal lathe. I’m after something of...

I was also looking at the Drill Doctor 750x but for me it's just shy of the required size I want to sharpen up to. And I'll be very happy with the 4-facet point the DBS-22 produces....

I guess I was a bit the opposite. I was happy the VL200 came in a version with a stand and long bed, and a steel stand at that rather than wood (but yes a large investment). But I'll admit I'm over...

Thanks for the replies. So Tormek it is then.



I've found quite a few kicking about Jim, I guess you just need to know where to hunt for them. Therefore would you personally extend you comment...

Hi all. Has anyone upgraded their Tormek T7 for a T8? Or compared the two? I'm about to purchase a wetstone grinder but wondering if the T8 is worth the extra $300+ against the run out T7 model. I...

Thanks for the replies. Moyle's and Cutting Tools didn't reply so I assume that means they haven't got any.

I like DIY approaches, I might give DIY a go sometime... But for now I'm after...

It's a bit of a dying art but does anyone know where I can purchase hand thread chasers (reasonably priced :) )?

Specifically I'm after a couple of external 26TPI (Whitworth form). I've only...

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Anyone know if this fits Tormec jigs (drill...

Thanks for the replies. I definitely understand, numerous people I know have developed reactions to timber through skin contact.

I’m a bit cautious, perhaps too much so. IMO if spending $600 if it...

So I was close to purchasing a 3m 7500 series respirator as an upgrade from disposables.

PPE Safety Solutions : Safety Product Catalog from 3M Australia:Â3Mâ„¢ Reusable Half Face Respirator 7500...

Thanks Brendan, yes it did help thanks. Would like to set how you drilled the tone holes in the recorder too! :D

Just in case anyone else reads this, got a few pieces from Watt's Wood. Highly recommend Watt's as others have above. Brilliant, super friendly service! Was lucky enough to pick up a few offcuts,...

I have some blanks of timber ranging from 100mm to 300mm in length and from 35mm to 55mm in thickness. I need to drill holes up to 21mm right through the entire length of them (using gun drills). The...

Thanks will give them a go.

I went out to Carbatec but looks like their stock has been severely picked over (understandable), at least in terms of what I was after. Very sad Lazarides closed down...

Thanks very much for the replies guys. Will be sure to check out some of your suggestions. Great forum!

Does anyone know where some good places to buy timber from in Brisbane are? I've rang around (by recommendations of other older forums posts) and by searching Google but a number of the places have...

Sorry should have mentioned the shank size is closer to 1". :)

Hi All.

Here's my dilemma: I have some larger straight shank tools e.g. drills larger that 1/2", reamers larger than 1/2", all with a shank larger than a 1/2" Jacobs chuck will take. I'm using a...

Thanks for the info. Might have to have a ring around and see what I can find. I like the idea of using a native species.

Although yes, a lot of these timbers seem to be rather hard to get a hold...

Wow, superb job. The hue of the Huon Pine looks lovely. Classy work indeed.

Thanks. Yes I agree. Some of my air dried timber has already reached EMC in it's current place (around 12%), I want to dry it down further for various reasons.



But my question is still...

Thanks, yeah might be an option. Tested the one we have a should be able to get 30%RH.

Does anyone know if case hardening is ever an issue when you have air dried say down to around 14% or so and...

Thanks very much, exactly what I want/need :U

Hi All.

Does anyone have any nifty ideas on how to get a purpose made ‘drying box’ down to a certain RH. I’m already in a hot climate so lowering the RH by heating with an incandescent bulb and...

Have a question for instrument makers on here that target 6% MC.

At which point would you rough bore, and rough the outside of timber blanks? At EMC? Sooner? Later? Why would you dry it down...

Thanks. Yeah that's what I mean, some folk call it impregnation. Going to give it a try.

It there benefit in resin impregnating hardwoods e.g. West Indian Satinwood, Turkish Boxwood etc. to make them even more durable/stable? Anyone tested before? I've seen softer woods become...

Where can I find Cotoneaster to try? Cannot find a lot by Googling... Any link to it's properties as well? Density etc.? People mention it resembles boxwood so I'd be keen to try.

Some of you guys guessed right - yeah it's for musical instrument making :U



There might be but I need something like this for it's hue (the lovely faint yellow colour), fine grain and...

Probably a long shot but does anybody know a supplier of European Boxwood in Australia? Next hard point at least 2" x 2" blanks... Seems rather rare even overseas.

A bit of math :U but to be honest most of my work hasn't really called for increasing the torque.



Thanks Ted. Looks quite practical. See the VL240 has a nice big spindle read out on the...

Do you know where to get clear PVC 'extra long' ones from? The standard length seems to be 1.8. Maybe I'll have to settle for some polkadots or something if I go with this option haha...

Thanks Ted. Any chance you could post or PM a photo of this set up? This is what my inverter box looks like:

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The on/off switch control is a separate issue at the moment, I don't own one...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. They are all less than 1/5 to 1/10 the price I was looking at for professionally made curtains so I like! Should have posted here earlier, brain was going into...

I have already but the recommendation doesn't seem to work for me as explained in my first post, so I'm looking for alternate solutions.



Might see if I can get a longer cable from them and...

Has anybody got any ideas on a cheap but adequate garage partition to shield off dust/wood chips etc. from my lathe/other machinery on one side? The other side has a car and other general garage...

Definitely agree with getting some lessons and advice from experienced turners. I was in this boat some time ago and you'll save yourself a heck of a lot of frustration learning to hold tools with...

Has anyone recently brought the new 'stripped down' version of the VL200 i.e. the stand mount (not adjustable) version?
http://www.vicmarc.com/default.asp?contentID=726

The unit that houses the...