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I noticed this post in a newsgroup (from a USA user), has anyone here obtained and tested the described retrofit? :confused: :
"Well Triton was true to their word. They have responded positively...

Depending upon the size of the timber you are mounting, you can reduce the total depth the screw needs to enter by adding a packing piece of MDF/ply between the work and chuck. It is amazing how...

Yes and no...really depends upon the vintage of your equipment, both video and TV (I'm about 90% sure about this). If you have the manuals, you should see something about NTSC/PAL playback. Again,...

Amazon are very prompt, good packaging and item prices are generally quite good BUT be prepared for a hefty freight cost unless you can get a few items together to share the cost.
You may have seen...

I know that Wood-eze in Sydney (www.wood-eze.com.au) can offer the variable speed Jet mini. Maybe check them on the web and contact them about it.
It is NOT a lightweight for its size and looks...

The designer, Bruce Leadbeatter can be contacted on 02-9718 5395. He is frequently at the Cubby House (Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc., Southern Region) in Oyster Bay demonstrating on the third...

I believe the tube diameter of the Carba-tec kits have changed (as have the prices - they are lower, yes prices came down) so beware if you get the bits from old mixed with the new.
I've only made a...

I can't help with the video, but I believe that his stuff has been released on DVD as well now.
Regards,
Alan

One thing I do appreciate about the Bonham is the arrangement of the holes that take the bars. I find that somewhere around the circumference I can always locate two holes that allow me to nip up...

Appreciate the thoughts Cliff. Maybe a cutting board is worth a try. It should hold well via the 8 screws. For timber, I think I'd go with a ply so the strength of the alternate grain will ensure...

I have the Bohnam 130 - no longer listed by Carba-tec. Thanks Paul for pointing out the adaptor CP-1, but it is for the Bonham 100. I'm not sure if anyone has used the CP-1. I know I was shown it...

Thank you. The pdf attachment worked. Don't you love how some instructions seem to freely swap between metric and imperial units!
I have seen an Allen key ground to the necessary size for cutting...

I have seen the Crushgrind mechanism and it appears very good. It is very adjustable. You can examine it, in modest detail, at www.peppergrinders.co.uk. Note that this mechanism requires that a...

I have two of the large Bonhams, find them great with one exception: no accessories nor adaptors to allow them to accept Nova or Vicmarc accessories. Note, these are the larger Bonhams.
Can someone...

Please check out this item on ebay for a great laugh. Just keep reading the description provided by the guy selling the router table....and the comments that follow....enjoy, Alan...

From what I understand of the two chisels, the design of the bowl gouge better supports the cutting edge when the chisel is pushed along a horizontal surface (side of a bowl) with the flute up. The...

I am not sure if the southern area of Sydney is convenient but if you contact Wood-eze in Sans Souci, Leigh there is usually happy to offer a demo....maybe purchasing a few pen blanks is a reasonable...

Anyone have suggestions for a finish to be applied to a 40cm turned bowl from Koa (an Hawaiian timber) which is in the possession of someone that will apply it without the bowl being rotated on a...

Firstly, I'd always suggest trying the words/phrases in a search engine to others (even these) you have.
1. I believe this to be a separation between growth rings
2. Shaping of timber by chisels or...

I appreciate the suggestions and have certainly taken them onboard. At this time I don't want to change the actual threads on the spindle as I do have faceplates (right and lefthand threaded) ,...

Thank you for the link Sir. Unfortunately, the adaptors they handle are dedicated to the chucks (Nova) and I was told I'd need to have an adaptor for the thread I've indicated custom manufactured....

Thanks for your comments. I'm not sure where you are and I'd certainly like to contact Gary Pye. Can you provide some details to assist me locate him please, if not simply for future reference.
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I am considering obtaining an adaptor to go from a 1-1/2" x 6tpi male spindle thread to a more common male thread used now, say a M30 x 3.5. I know Woodfast once used this size so I'll contact them...

Lew, I'm not sure about McJing being at the town you mention but just in case anyone wants to locate them I do know they are at Yagoona (a Sydney suburb). A good source of HSS cutter blanks, among...

philly,
I'd suggest you initially take Keith's advice. I am presently halfway through an 18 hour course which is probably about 15 hours "hands on" the lathe. Given the cost is about equivalent to...

Richard,
I have the planer attachment and find it suitable for some jobs and not for others. You can plane to the width of the blades, usually about 83mm I think on common power planes. The plane...

Darryl, a great selection of what can be done and the finish certainly brings out the colours and grain. I hope to be able to approach such a result in 2004! Thanks for sharing these.

Darryl, do you have a standard finish you use? There seems to be so many to choose from!
Thanks.

Baz, thanks for the offer. I liked geoff's suggestion as I have already commenced scanning the cleanups for possible turning timbers and I will now keep an eye out for chairs as well. As usual, the...

Barry, thanks for the suggestions. When I'm next in Canberra and notice a house with a two foot hole in the wall I'll wonder if it may be where you removed the section of frame to make your handle! ...

Barry, I'm hoping to have the equipment to make some handles in a while (I know I need some chisels with handles first). For me, and any others new to turning, can you suggest a few timbers that are...