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21st September 2021, 02:38 PM
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Did some more checking today, and confirmed the...
Did some more checking today, and confirmed the angles on the SJE and Sherwood cutters as 30 and 37 respectively.
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20th September 2021, 11:19 PM
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And indeed I am proven to be wrong! Despite my...
And indeed I am proven to be wrong!
Despite my rough angle measurements, the "base" on the SJE inserts is about 1mm wider than on the original Sherwood inserts!
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20th September 2021, 10:57 PM
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By my measurements, the angle is around 35° on...
By my measurements, the angle is around 35° on both the original and the SJE Shelix (verified by placing them edge to edge and the faces end up parallel). And when I place them together, the radius...
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20th September 2021, 07:50 PM
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Very happy with mine, gets a lot of use and no...
Very happy with mine, gets a lot of use and no problems at all. Like others, virtually no snipe.
Cutterheads can be sourced from SJE - Shelix K01. -
18th July 2021, 09:59 PM
Thread: Woodturning tools seeking good home
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SOLD: Both sold.
Both sold.
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12th July 2021, 07:19 PM
Thread: Tormek 1200 sharpening system
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Sold!
Sold!
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11th July 2021, 06:02 PM
Thread: Woodturning tools seeking good home
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SOLD: Woodturning tools seeking good home
These tools originally belonged to my wife's grandfather, and I have been using them for many years. Most are from Sheffield, and are quality steel.
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8th July 2021, 10:17 PM
Thread: The invention of Imperial measurement
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Sounds like you're an aviator! So vertical...
Sounds like you're an aviator! So vertical distances in feet, short horizontal in metres, long horizontal in nautical miles, speed in knots, pressure in hectopascals.
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6th July 2021, 02:36 PM
Thread: Tormek 1200 sharpening system
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Tormek 1200 sharpening system
I've just invested in a T-8 Tormek, so am selling my 1200 machine and a few jigs.
Very good condition, and virtually new wheel.
Tormek SuperGrind 1200 water cooled sharpening system | eBay... -
17th May 2021, 06:27 PM
Thread: Woodcut mill drill
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I'd be interested to hear what you think of the...
I'd be interested to hear what you think of the mill drill - I've made a dozen or so crushgrind mills using Forstner bits, but am thinking of getting the mill drill.
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2nd May 2021, 05:32 PM
Thread: The development of the woodturning chuck
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Until recently, the MultiStar was my only chuck,...
Until recently, the MultiStar was my only chuck, bought new in the 80's I guess.
With a range of inserts, covered most requirements with the only limitation being the maximum size as Neil... -
6th August 2020, 07:46 PM
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I bought a set of carbide tip tools from Pop's...
I bought a set of carbide tip tools from Pop's Shed - I've found them very useful and handy when I'm knocking something up quickly.
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28th June 2019, 12:00 PM
Thread: Salt and pepper rubber stoppers
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Pops Shed in Croydon (Vic) has them - 22mm. ...
Pops Shed in Croydon (Vic) has them - 22mm.
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18th June 2019, 01:58 PM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill
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NEW I've had one of these for four years now, and it...
I've had one of these for four years now, and it takes a fair beating. I read the bit about side play in the quill, so went out and checked my machine. No sign of any play whatsoever, either by feel...
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29th May 2019, 07:51 PM
Thread: Lathe Decisions
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I've just purchased this machine (MC-1420-VF) -...
I've just purchased this machine (MC-1420-VF) - although I've only had a couple of days to play with it am very happy so far. A real step up for me from a home made lathe originally belonging to my...