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Hi Robert

My H&F MC900 clone (called WL18) came with a 1HP motor, where the Carbatec version had 3/4 HP (550 Watts). However the H&F motor is an open case - it draws air (and sawdust) through the...

Hi Hardenfast et al

I saw some salt/pepper mill sets about the size you describe at the Newcastle Craft and Wood Show a few years ago - a turner from the Hunter Woodturners group I think. He...

Hadenfast et al - our regional group of the Sydney Woodturners Guild has a Leady that gets dragged out for every meeting, used by a whole range of demonstrators and novices, and is going strong. ...

thanks for the tip - I guess the care needs to go into making sure the pointed tip you are left with is in the centre, otherwise it will still try to run crooked.

I don't use the auger...

Hi Sir S

I was using a 20mm auger bit about 180mm long - had to drill from both ends, so mounting was always an issue, plus it had a pull-in thread on the end which I think was not dead centre -...

I work with State Rail in NSW, and intentional or not, our cleaners have found used needles in the seats of trains. !!!!!

Colin

I have heard old hands at the Woodturning Guild talk about coating a freshly cut piece of timber with yoghurt and putting it away in a plastic bag for a few weeks to create spalting. I haven't tried...

When my wife thought these forums were only about woody stuff, she didn't take much notice. Now that she thinks there might be other postings about Goldies she will probably be checking it out more...

As another alternative, i turned up a 305 mm disk of 16mm marine plywood that is gripped by the scroll chuck on the lathe (in expansion mode). It has a velcro hook backing sheet glued on with spray...

Hi woody

several Aussie machinery suppliers offer kits consisting of metal corner brackets and wheels that you build up into a base of the size you need by cutting and fitting timber or metal...

Sounds like I've got a similar machine to Red Neck, altho mine was from Hare & Forbes. I played with vacuum cleaners a bit, including thinking about a cyclone, inspired by the posts on the forum, but...

Dan, take a mate with you - they weigh 85 kg. And a chain block or engine crane or similar will be really handy when you are mounting it on the stand.

$319 is a good price - the H&F one was $329...

I agree a bandsaw is invaluable, but mine won't cut anything like 12" diameter or 16" long - its an older 12" Paulcall and its cutting limit is about 4". I bought a Ryobi electric chain saw (350 mm...

Hi all, I too have a H&F WL18 - their version of the MC900. I've had it since late Dec 02, ie about 13 months, and used it most weekends.

A few months after I got it I had to dismantle the motor...

The sale price for the H&F WL18 lathe is the same as the WWW show I think. Its a good price. Mine was $389 last January (in Sydney).

Colin

I've only used it on turned items, and it gives a good finish. However, see a previous thread about it turning to jelly when the can gets about half full - you will need to either progressively...

Great, Daniel, thanks again.

Another pic - stand half finished, Paulcall 12" bandsaw, 6" grinder and pull down drill (under sheet) in background.

cheers

Colin

Thanks, Daniel, Let's see if I have been able to make it work?.

Colin

Hi all

got a new toy over the weekend - its a 7" "Driver" table saw by Walker-Turner Co of Plainfield NJ, circa 1940. Was going to post a picture but I think it's too big. I'll try again.

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Jim

I've had the H&F WL18 - their version of the MC900 - since January this year, and used it regularly. A few of us have posted to previous threads about it - a search should find them.

cheers...

Hi R

grapeseed oil was the one used and recommended by the craft and timber place at Ulmarra (near Grafton) where we bought camphor laurel chopping boards last January. As Kev wrote, it is...

the next line is something about "precocious"

Woodchuck

another comment about chucks - I have been using a Vicmark VM100 on a chinese lathe since January - I am very happy with it. I have bought the shark jaws for it, to let me use longer...

Sir Stinky, heres another poll for you: how many people actually present Neil with a copy of his special deal announcement above at the various wood shows?

I did at the Newcastle wood and craft...