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Hi All,

I have just purchased a Trade Tools 10" table saw on eBay. The model number is TSC 10LB for $510. I think i got a reasonable buy. It comes with a router table fence, sliding table with a...

Hi Buzzard,

Are you talking about the standard wiz bins like Lake Macquarie Council uses? Doesn't the stuff fly everywhere if it is not sealed around the top where the original bag used to be?
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The eBay add says it is 1420 rpm and all the advice I have been given so far is that 2830 rpm is too fast. I do not know what the rpm of the original Woodfast motor was.

Hi All,

Thanks for the advice. The fit of the motor is not a problem as I have the lathe only and no cabinet (which I am building at the moment). My biggest problem is finding a 4 step pulley to...

Hi All,

Is this motor currently on eBay suitable for an old Woodfast wood lathe (ex NSW Schools) with a 4 step pulley in the headstock?
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Has anyone tried using a plastic garbage bag inside the standard cloth bottom bag of a dust extractor? I am setting up my shed and have an old Woodman dust collector/extractor. It has two...

Hi all,

Thanks for all the advice. It is greatly appreciated and I have a lot to think about before I part with my hard earned. What a wealth of knowledge you guys have! Thanks again.

Cheers...

Hi Steve,

Thanks for your words of wisdom. They are greatly appreciated. I understand everything you have said except for the 4 pole motor. What does this mean and will it be marked on the motor?...

Hi China and Andy,

Thanks for the advice regarding the motor speed and size. The 1/3 Hp motor I have spins at 1400rpm - pity it is too small. I might set it up temporarily by clamping it to a...

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I have just aquired an old Woodfast lathe without a cabinet or motor. I believe it originally came out of a high school. I am after a 4 step pulley for the new motor I am planning to...

Hi Bitza 500, Thanks for the background information and for the year of manufacture. Another forum member has told me the same year. At the moment it is running well and has been repainted in a light...

Hi Peter, Thanks for the information regarding the age of my new toy. I will post some pics when I learn how. Cheers Mr Santa

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I am a new member I have just bought a Hercus Lathe on eBay. It is in excellent condition and its serial number is CR14187. Iwas told by the seller that it is a C20 model. Can someone...

G'day, I am a new member of the forum and have just purchased a Hercus lathe through eBay which is in excellent condition. The serial number is CR 14187 and I know it originally came from a NSW...