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Fantastic box.
I really like the lid design, how did you make it?
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Pete

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I use gloss Poly, takes longer but is a good hard wearing finish.
Micromesh after and it gets a beautiful finish.
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Fantastic.

Its happened to me and I ended up buying a new collet. Make sure the bit doesn't bottom out when you insert it.
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If you buy dressed wood you wont need the jointer and thicknesser.
You might need a router for the chamfers.
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I would love a copy. Email sent.
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I got a link belt and did it that way. More expensive but less chance of breaking anything. Thanks for all the help.

I use Polyurethane, its messy but not allergenic. Sika seems to flow better for me than the others I have tried. If you don't want to finish with CA you can use wipe on poly as well.
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No double set screws and no nuts visible, broke the nut off the dodgy puller, too scared to give it another go. Looks like I am going to have to fork out the bucks for a link belt.
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Sorry mate I dont understand, is there a sleeve inside the spindle? Can you not pull a spindle through the bearings?
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I have already bought a belt for 5 dollars and would prefer not to spend for a link belt.
Thanks for the suggestion.

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I am trying to change the belt on my new to me Tough lathe. I have found two grub screws on the gears and removed the two cover plates (and one washer). I then bodged up a puller arrangement to...

Im not sure what a screw toggle is but if its the same as a turnbuckle that's the way I would do it.
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It doesnt matter too much as long as the blade is at the high point of the table. I would use it for a while and see how it goes.

Sounds like wood borer, especially as you can see the frass. I have only had it outside, dont know how hard it is to control.
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Masters will deliver.
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I have been using it for a while now and its good, takes a while to dry and sometimes the rain (humidity) will cause wrinkling. So far I have been very impressed with it as a finish.
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Pete

I bought it from AutoOne and I think its acrylic lacquer (Im at work now so cant check).
I agree with the brittleness though. Why is it going brittle?
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I have been experimenting with dipping lacquer as a pen finish, so far its been good. Recently however the finish is starting to crack.
It seems to crack mostly after I have applied a good few...

Thanks for all the replies
This one is exactly what I was looking for!
Woodpeckers Mitre Slot Nut (Pair)

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My table saw miter track ( standard 3/4 inch) has a T slot in its base. I want to use this to clamp something down and I cannot find any where to buy T bolts to fit this. I am sure the...

I have had this a few times, but only with ca never with polyurethane, so I tend to use poly when I think it may be a problem.
Don't know if maybe I was just lucky with the poly but the ca...

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I have a Makita 3600BR with the height adjustment knob and I am tired of winding it up and down. Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket crank handle replacement? I have looked at the router...

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Over the weekend I was finishing a pen with CA and accelerator. After application of the accelerant it was still tacky. I tried more / less of the accelerator but it didn’t seem to make any...

Firstly thanks for all the helpfull suggestions. I bought a 6.3mm drill bit (ebay) and it is the perfect size to ream out the barrels. The mandrel and barrel are snug fit now.
Its a funny world...

I have got brackets from bunnies like the attached picture. The nice thing with them is they can pack away when not in use. The height is whatever suits you and the horizontal beam is however long...

Looks good mate,
I like the simplicity of the circle jig and I am tempted to pop in at the big shed this arvo and pick up some threaded rod.
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Thanks heaps for all the replies. I am sure one of them will do the trick. I will start off with a 6.3mm drill bit.
Pete

I have tried a small round file but I still cant get it on the mandrel. It probably is glue but the barrel trimmer doesn't fit tight enough to clear it out. With hind sight I should block up the...

I understand that the blanks go on the brass barrel and then on to the mandrel.
The brass tube inside the blank is not going onto the mandrel. Sorry if I didnt make it clear that I want to ream...

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I have some pen blanks that are too tight to go on the mandrel without force. The barrel trimmer I have isn't snug enough to fix it. I destroyed a blank last night getting it off of the mandrel...

That is fantastic, absolutely brilliant!

Arry,
I have the Hare and Forbes lathe equivalent to what is discussed above. As i live in Perth you are welcome to come around and have a look at it.
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Pete

Fantastic work there. What spalted wood is the handle?

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You can use your router table as a jointer, which sounds like what you need. You need to offset the fences to do so, so if yours dont move independantly you will be scuppered.
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Nice, The purple will go down a treat as well.

I have seen the heating and bending done as well. The chappie used to fill the pipe with sand to keep it from collapsing and it was very successful. He only bought straight lengths and made every...

Chris,
I have a woodpile (mainly Marri), you are welcome to come and get a few pieces. I live up in the hills.
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Pete

Sometimes the collet will not release no matter what! Instead of replacing you can buy a new collet which you will be able to remove. I have the same Makita and had the same issue but the bit never...

No ideas on the painting but well done on the quitting.
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Pete

That is a seriously nice pen looks really good in the sunlight.
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Pete

How did you go at the markets? Rockingham is a bit far for me to go and have a sticky beak.
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Pete

Those are good looking pens.
What market are you selling your pens at?
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Pete

I had a McCullock that had done about 20 hours over 3 years when it siezed. I was running with the correct fuel / oil mixture. My advice is if you are wanting to chop down something small in the back...

Looks good to me.
Good luck with building it.
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Pete

I have cut 6mm perspex on the ts with a fine finishing blade and it works well. Dont take the brown paper off till you finished cutting.

I have the saw, its blade tilts to the right. I dont think you will get it in the back of a station wagon. I picked it up in a four door ute and it was tight squeeze. Getting it off was interesting I...

I have this saw and its been good so far. I only use it lightly (non trade). The laser which I thought was a bit of a gimmick at first has grown on me and I wouldn't like to go back to a saw without...

They are fantastic, as a fly fisherman who does woodwork I think its brilliant.
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Pete

Hi,
Whats the reddish wood in the back right cutting board?
The cabinets nice as well.
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