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The arbor remains stuck in the spindle and for now I will take no further actions in an attempt to free it....

Thanks Michael. Despite the difficulties the taper appears to be ok. It has some discolouration patches (dark grey) otherwise appears smooth and undamaged. Tomorrow I will clean it up and test runout.

Thanks Oldneweng. I had not heard of that possible limitation before.

At last some good news. With some not too gentle persuasion with a ball joint separator the chuck parted ways with the arbor.:U Thanks for the suggestion Bob Ward. Thanks again to everyone for your...

Pipeclay, unfortunately the spindle is not hollow above the drift window. I will try heating it when I get it out and if that fails I will have to enquire around about local engineering shop...

Bob it is mainly about changing the chuck but it too seems to be fixed in place. Hadn't thought about trying a ball joint separating tool so thank you - I think I have one so somewhere in the shed.

Just an update. I made a low angle drift that fits snugly across the tang at the end of the arbor and after many attempts, even using my trusty 3Lb hammer, all I have achieved is to make a trench...

Thanks Russell. I made a low angle drift that fits snugly across the full width of the tang at the end of the arbor. After banging away for the past half hour or so all I have achieved is to create a...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to provide input to my problem. They have all been educational and helpful. Off to the shed now to see what I can do. The drift I am using is hard steel but will...

Thanks EG. Yep got it around the right way.

Thanks Jordan. Perhaps a good option forthe future. Must be better than belting it.

Thanks Pete. I understad what you are saying with the heat process and will keep it as alast resort option. Could be a delicate operation and I will need to protect the quill and bearings as much as...

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I recently purchased a chinese generic 17' drill press. It's in pretty good nick except for the chuck that I must replace. I have the appropriate MT3 drift and used WD40, I have tapped the drift in...

Thanks Rusty, that could work however I feel a challenging procedure for me to undertake with confidence. I will put it to the owners as an option.

Thanks Skew, good thought and I guess the possibility of also doing the same where the two pieces join. I will look into that if no option to straighten imerges.

Guess I was hoping someone would...

Thanks for your responses lads.

It has very straight grain across its length.

I won't get back to it for a few days so any further thoughts much appreciated.

Please refer to the attached photos.

A friend has asked me to glue this together and re-install it in their old but very beautiful sideboard. I am told that it has been cracked apart for many...

Thanks to everyone for your responses and interest. I decided not to bid on this and note it sold for $82 with four bidding.

From yesterdays research and learning I have identified some other...

Thanks Seanz, I'll keep an eye on it.

Timing is everything - bump!!

Bump

I am looking to purchase a Stanley #7 or similar (see thread in 'Wanted') and would appreciate comment from forum plane experts regarding the wisdom or otherwise of me bidding on this plane that...

Thanks Bob L. I need 10 so will look into DIY as you suggest.

Are these Ok? McJING Tools Online

Very tempting on price at just 40% of the Veritas alternative.

I will use them to join the rails and top end caps.

Any advice/experience much appreciated.

Wolffie, take a look at the Makita RP2301FC and the DeWalt DW621. I have both routers and can highly recommend them.

For use with Leigh Jigs I would recommend the DW621. At 3kg it is not to...

Well maybe - take a look at the Makita 2100w RP2301FC. I recently installed it in my router table as an upgrade to the Triton TRA001 and it's fantastic. There is a thread in the router forum about my...

I just recently remover 12 star-pickets that were about 700mm in the ground by bolting a heavy 90 degree bracket to the picket and lifting with a hydraulic jack. Wooden blocks of various thickness...

Thanks for your comments Theoakdude.

Yesterday I was able to physically inspect a RP2301FC for the first time. I'm convinced it is a very good router and would be a good choice for me.

My...

Thanks Glennet. I agree the TRA001 is a very good table router but, particularly used in the configuration I am installing, I think it's worth investigating to see if there is a better overall option.

[QUOTE=rayintheuk;1421039]I would look into fitting a fixed-base router for exclusive inverted use in a Unilift, for a number of reasons:..............

This may well be moot if fixed-base...

Thanks Ray, that's very good advice. Guess it's the router novice coming out that I had not already considered it as an option. I will do some research on fixed base router availability in Aus.

Thanks Ray and Waldo for your responses.

Ray, I agree with and respect your comments should I be hell-bent on keeping the TRA001 - but I am not. The UniLift combined with the Wixie height gauge...

Hi Geoff and thanks for the information.

I'm pretty satisfied the RP2301FC is a good choice however before lashing out I would like to hear user experiences in general and particularly regarding...

Thanks Waldo and Superbunny for you responses.

The Triton TRA001 has not yet been installed in the UniLift and I have two other routers for hand held operation - DeWalt DW621 and Makita 3707FC...

My router table build is almost complete (at last) and I have had a new Unilift and Wixey Height Gauge in storage awaiting installation for about three years now.

I have in mind that I may...

Thanks for taking the time to post this info Glennet.

Will be handy to have your solution available when/should I encounter the problem.:(

Glennet,

I would be very interested to know your solution to this problem.

I am currently finalizing my router table build which includes the Triton and a Wixey height guage. I have been...

Waveink

Tas is a fantastic place so plan to look around a bit before you fill up that ute (or truck). I moved here from Sydney two years ago and love it.

Thanks Artme,

It's my first experience with Myrtle and I'm very happy with it. This is beautiful timber and I hope I can do it justice when I get around to working with it. The price was very...

Today I responded to an advertisement in my local paper and purchased some beaut Myrtle at a good price - I'm a happy chappy.:U Pic's attached.

The Guy I purchased it from has ok'd me including...

I notice that Launceston Tasmania store has not been listed in the directory of Caba-Tec store outlets.

Does anyone have any info re the stores ongoing operation or fate?

Thanks for the response Bushmiller your comment re moving about the bench is what I was looking for. Just as easy to build a thumping big bench but there must be a practical workable limit. I'm...

I have the opportunity to purchase some 6"x 2" hardwood (gum) that was milled some 14 years ago and has been racked ever since. I think it will be perfect for a future work bench I need to build....

Thanks ClintO, with the passing of time the update I promised slipped my mind.

My supplier contacted the manufacturer (Jet) who showed no interest because the warranty period had passed. Wouldn't...

Thanks Gerhard for your response.

I think I am dealing with aged oil, may not have been changed for many years.

The oil I have in the shed, and will use, is 10W30 and not 30W40 as I...

Thanks to you all for your responses and advice.

I will use the 30/40 multigrade that I have at hand.

Regards

Ian

Tankstand, I hope you don't mind my intrusion on your thread, however I too have a compressor maintenance question.

I recently acquired an old (1982) Atlas Copco direct drive compressor. It runs...

[QUOTE=Itsa_What?;1087303]Firstly, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all..

Well The trip to the inlaws for a few days is over and the universal answer on ovens is "Go get yer own oven to...

Thanks Avery. That will be my approach if no assistance from the supplier is forthcoming.

Thanks NCArcher and bsrlee for your responses,

So it's not simple ah.

I will certainly contact the supplier who is based in QLD on Monday. However, a complication may be that I purchased...