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Yeah, check the groove, also the circlip might be stretched. I see it's an internal circlip what you can do is to gently expand it with the pliers to increase the pressure when locking it into the...

Had one for several years. I would check the drive, its more than likely theres some crud on the shaft. The pulleys should move effortlessly, be careful what you lube it with as grease or oil attract...

great finish.

Now thats something I have often thought about doing but never got around to it. Looking forward to seeing the finished piece, so far so good.

A fair amount of what I do is influenced by south-east asia, mainly Inchon and Japan as I have travelled extensively through the area for years and at one time lived in Singapore. This is going to be...

Matt, I had a go at segmenting way back and soon discovered it was not for me. Also, I found my ability to cut the segments accurately would need a serious upgrade. This one, I will lay it out with...

In order to keep my interest going I often look at challenging ideas, for if I don't challenge myself I won't grow and theres a good chance boredom will take over at some point and that is always...

I think it's essential. The turned piece appeal on many levels if it to be successful, and obviously it's the eye first, ideally the eye should come across it from a distance, and it draws near the...

The tactile aspect is known and has plagued many over the years almost as much as the form. But like many trades and professions, there are tricks to trap the eye and beguile the holder. For me if I...

Moby at the end of the day I had to be ruthless culled workshop a couple of times, the wood pile 4 times. I admit might have been a bit too ruthless on the wood pile But reducing 50sm to 21sm was...

Pat your most welcome, in between sorting I needed a break. So started with the bed extensions.Its a bolt on , but I'm tack welding in place for alignment

Well I'm in sort of, now comes the challenging part. I suspect there might be a little more culling, its just a niggling feeling. :U I have gone for two workshops, a 6x3.5m shed and a double car...

I have built a couple of lathes from scratch, banjos are the easy to build including a cam set up. What exactly are wanting to build? I see a right angle banjo or is it a straight banjo?
The banjos...

caliper

Heres a simple but very effective way of measuring diameter on the go. Primarily for spindle work, but it could be used for tenon sizing when match the tenon to the jaw size.

Measuring and...

Yes, this comes with various tools including some Bruce special tools and a scroll saw. If I had the room, I would buy in a flash.

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no affilation, just a real bargain

Now thats solid

Wood work finishes are a bit like chrome plating, much depends on the surface preparation. DO is finish that builds but if you have surface finely sanded to a high degree you should be able to use...

Yes darn good, one of these has been on my gonna list since Adam was a little boy :)

Jim they have come a treat, but then you are the Boxmeister, nicely done sir.

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yes no worries, I think it would total about two ute loads. I have one load ready to go and I have a guy coming next Thursday but very doubtful if he will take a lot. I'm in Shellharbour which is a...

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Mic, Been there, what I have found always make sure your CA tube is upright at all times, so the nozzle can drain back into the body below. I have a little chunk-block of Styrofoam slotted by a...

The CA I use exclusively is the cheap thin stuff form Bunnies its around $2 for a card of ten. I used to buy various grades. But then I found usage versus age it wasnt worth it as the loss due to...

Having built several lathe stands and couple of lathes. My thinking now is build a heavy stand to start with and as wood is a good vibration damper the heavier, the better, make the lathe sure is...

Well here is an interesting fact back in the late 1950's when Japan starting get into tools etc and exporting, the quality was so very poor they built a town called Usa so they could stamp the tools...

Vicmarc is way too small to have its own speciality bearings, 99.999% use standard bearings. Some automotive companies modify existing bearings

Yup get the bearing number of the bearings and any bearing supply outfit will have them, you may find that they will be cheaper
Bearings & Parts in Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour Bearing Centre

Ok this is for folks who live in the Wollongong, NSW area I have had to downsize my workshop due to moving to Shellharbour. The wood pile is a bit too big still grrrh. Right now its in a bit of a...

Ok this is for folks who live in the Wollongong area I have had to downsize my workshop due to moving to Shellharbour. The wood pile is a bit too big still grrrh. Right now its in a bit of a mess,...

It looks good great colour and grain structure. Oh, well funnels, yeah I have one that I did quite awhile ago and have yet to figure out what to do with it as its a Mallee burl, it happens.
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I agree with the comments, timber species, hole dimensions etc are very important, my preference is always hardwood and generally the hardest I have. The only other idea I can think of is if the...

Lies of omission, the dearth of my life, sigh :U

It was at the back of the house, well shaded with insulated roof. I rarely hand any issue with rust, mind you I was 60k inland in a dry area that was a bit of a rain shadow. I remember working not...

Yup this goes for me as well

I have often taken my planner to bad blanks, only for the sake of speed dont like standing there knocking the lumps off

Yes it does bring on the unpleasant challenges. The combing the best of my two lathes didnt seem too bad until I realized I will need some more steel 100x50 channel and my steel sore is a 100k away...

...... of all the the things I have had a crack at, its never been anything like this. I guess because SWMBO is not really a baker. Cant help with the timber ID but the shape and form along with...

Theres a lot to be said about going small. I do it often and get good responses to such pieces.This one is no exception as Neil mentioned it is indeed a good Art Deco inspired box. But then i'm...

Looks good to me

I try to deal direct with Mike as it cuts the middleman out and maximises his profit, not to mention it benefits my pocket as well :U He actually lives at Exeter not that far from me.

Much depends on your lathe headstock thread dia, bu this will get you going

Vicmarc V00991 Chuck Wood Screw

SCT 3" Wood Screw Chuck 3/4 x 16TPI For Lathe (Ref: 51059A2002) | eBay

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No dramas Neil its on a fading wish list that has always been superseded by reality :U.

Further to Bruce comments, if the deal for a second hand lathe is very good and a bit far off I would suggest considering it. As it could easily be one with many accessories and whatever you pay for...

Hafco sell a fair range of makes, perhaps more so than Carbatec, so the comparison would be a bit lopsided. Both sell lathes neither of them making any. OK hafco have their own brand that's made in...

I have often thought of making pepper n salt grinders, but that about as far as I have travelled with it.Nice looking grinders :2tsup:

Most generous Neil. Its action and the look of it as Moby has said. It greatly appeals to the engineering side of me

For me the outboard turning set up is far from popular. In order to get a half decent set up you need to buy a decent brand of lathe. I actually built my own lathe and gave it a 28" total swing to...