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    Good question. I would like to know as I plan to...

    Good question. I would like to know as I plan to crush some.

    Redshirt, I saw one where the guy built a box frame to house the fire bricks and wrapped the sides in sheet metal. Ended up being a...
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    I'm going to build one too in the next few weeks...

    I'm going to build one too in the next few weeks as I need to cut a 32T gear. I'll try to find another way to lock the gear as I feel the locking assembly is way above my current level of skill.
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    Thx, Pipeclay. I'm going to try that. Regards.

    Thx, Pipeclay. I'm going to try that.

    Regards.
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    I've just recently made my first boring bar and...

    I've just recently made my first boring bar and it worked a treat. However I also would like to make smaller boring bars. The one I made needs a 13mm hole to start off.

    Pipeclay mentioned an...
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    This prolly not going to add anything useful to...

    This prolly not going to add anything useful to the discussion and I have to say upfront that the advice given thus far is spot on. But,

    I remember in ' 04 using 0.8mm galvanized sheet to patch up...
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    WRT to not seeing the weld properly, reflection +...

    WRT to not seeing the weld properly, reflection + weight of the hood - has anyone here tried pancake hoods? Apparently they improve the visibility of the weld a lot by cutting down on glare and is...
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    Thank you both. Regards.

    Thank you both.

    Regards.
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    HSS vs HSS+Cobalt

    Hi Guys,

    I'm trying to learn how grind my own lathe tools and was supplied HSS with Cobalt.

    I imagine HSS+Cobalt is stronger than regular HSS but how does it machine differently than standard...
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    Another suggestion - try upholsterers or...

    Another suggestion - try upholsterers or trimmers. Found mine at a trimmer shop that specialises on doing the upholstery of vintage cars.
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    Do'nt know what happened to Radish's original...

    Do'nt know what happened to Radish's original post - I followed his suggestion and it worked well.

    I have to turn another few pieces that I think will work quite nicely using a driver - which I'm...
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    Guys, thank you for all the brilliant ideas. I...

    Guys, thank you for all the brilliant ideas. I have'nt got a live centre but sure have a good excuse to get one.

    I'll report back when I'm done. I have quite a lot of projects going at the same...
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    Great idea Kody, I like a lot. Ta.

    Great idea Kody, I like a lot.

    Ta.
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    I'll probably try all 3 methods in the end. The...

    I'll probably try all 3 methods in the end. The idea that I currently have after reading up on half and self driving centres is to glue the 3 jaw chuck centre to the centre drilled shaft and take...
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    Turning betw. Centres

    Hi All,

    I've got a 46mm thick bright mild steel round bar of 62mm length. The length is spot on but I still need to take 1mm off the diameter to reduce it to 45mm.

    I've only got a 100 mm 3 jaw...
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    Marc, I found a book by Charles Holtzappfel on...

    Marc, I found a book by Charles Holtzappfel on Google Books - Turning and Mechanical Manipulation

    I think he's of the famous Holtzappfel clan and the book contains sections on free hand +...
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    Yeah, that looks very nice. Long ways for me till...

    Yeah, that looks very nice. Long ways for me till I can produce something as good as that.

    I'm thinking of turning door handles and Victorian style bathroom taps, etc. out of brass.

    One...
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    Very good thread, Marc. I'm learning quite a few...

    Very good thread, Marc. I'm learning quite a few things myself.

    I'm building myself a quickie hand rest soon. I like the handle you're turning out. I'm going to try doing a similar one for my...
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    Brett32, absolutely beautiful. I love the chess...

    Brett32, absolutely beautiful. I love the chess set - and the candle holders too!!! Promised my son I'll teach him how to play chess and it'll be just great if I can turn a custom set for him.

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    I'm keeping it really simple for the time being....

    I'm keeping it really simple for the time being. I'm getting myself some blanks to grind new cutters this week.

    High on my list is a 160mm 4 jaw chuck and setting the lathe up for some light...
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    We're probably at the same level when it comes to...

    We're probably at the same level when it comes to machining - perhaps you're a bit more advanced than me as I only put in about 6 hours per week on the lathe.

    Very good question - I'm watching...
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    Nice one, Andy! :2tsup:

    Nice one, Andy! :2tsup:
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    You'll probably have to wait a while - I'm not...

    You'll probably have to wait a while - I'm not known for speed.:D:D

    I was originally going to do a bigger saw but decided to do a smaller bench top model. I may scale it up at a later stage.
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    What a coincidence!! I looked at this thread...

    What a coincidence!! I looked at this thread yesterday to see if anybody posted any progress.

    Yep, I got the plans. I nearly bought a hacksaw for cheap but the guy backed out of the deal at the...
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    Thanx, Grahame. I've just got 4 tierods last...

    Thanx, Grahame.

    I've just got 4 tierods last week which I threw in my scrap bin - well, they'll be put to good use now. :D

    I guess tow balls will be on my list of items to look for when I visit...
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    Grahame is that part of a tie rod end - like...

    Grahame is that part of a tie rod end - like echnidna suggested - you're using?

    BTW. excellent idea guys!!
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    Hi, I really like the shape, the base looks...

    Hi,

    I really like the shape, the base looks extremely good, the idea is brilliant, and ... well I just like it.

    How heavy is it? Have you put it on castors?
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    Frosty, may I have a copy of your plans please -...

    Frosty, may I have a copy of your plans please - [email protected].

    Grahame, in the past I've looked into building a power hacksaw and came to much the same conclusion - it's slow.

    Now I do...
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    Well, to be honest, I have never worked with a...

    Well, to be honest, I have never worked with a lathe before. I managed to run it with the backgear engaged last night.

    Thanx everyone for the helpful advice,
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    Now an even sillier question. Is'nt the...

    Now an even sillier question.

    Is'nt the backgears function to slow down the spindle speed?
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    Boxford Lathe - Back Gear

    Hi Guys/Gals,

    I recently bought a Boxford CSB Lathe - think it's a 1960's model - in good condition.

    It's a clone of the SouthBend models and I think it's close to some of the Hercus models as...
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    Thanx all. Regards.

    Thanx all.

    Regards.
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    James, thanx for the pix. Am off later to the...

    James, thanx for the pix. Am off later to the hardware to get me a dust cover. Am sure tho that I'll probably have to make my own.

    Would you guys reckon that a 12mm thick aluminum plate as a base...
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    Thanx all and James your kindness is much...

    Thanx all and James your kindness is much appreciated. I dropped you a PM.

    Regards
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    Hi Mike, I do'nt really follow. What's a fast...

    Hi Mike, I do'nt really follow. What's a fast winder.

    Thanx. Sorry for my ignorance and I did Google the term but still have no clear idea.
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    Thanx, some great advice. I nearly abandoned this...

    Thanx, some great advice. I nearly abandoned this idea but you have provided some fresh inspiration.

    Regards.
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    Table Mount 3612C

    Hi All,

    I'm new - I've done very little wood work and I've got a Makita 3612C router sitting idle on the bench for the past 4 years. I really enjoy metalwork but can see that the combined effect...
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