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    Thanks John Will probably use Danish Oil as a...

    Thanks John
    Will probably use Danish Oil as a friend had a ukulele made by a luthier and he used Danish Oil, and I have some on hand, thanks for the info I would post a picture but I am technology...
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    finish on ukulele

    Any one used UBEAUT rubbing oil on ukulele ? and what was the result ?
  3. DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
  4. assembly instructions for chrome woodworkers pencil

    I need instructions for assembling a chrome woodworkers pencil please.
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    I take my hat of to you, and are in awe at the...

    I take my hat of to you, and are in awe at the craftsmanship good job
    cheers Bob
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    Thanks for the information I will follow up on it...

    Thanks for the information I will follow up on it

    Cheers Bob
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    where can i buy skin for a banjo mandolin

    where can I buy a new skin for a five and a half inch banjo mandolin

    Thanks Bob
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    CLAIMED I’m in

    I’m in
  9. Thread: Hafco Al960

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    al 960 b thread diagram imperial /metric

    think this is what you are looking for
    cheers b the b
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    the finished mercury

    this is the finished nova mercury with the original motor on it, it seems a little underpowered but ok for small things , I also have a 1/2 hp motor with it but e electronic box is shot and has been...
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    It Works

    Thanks for your help I was brave and set it up on the floor on some wood and turned it on NO BANG and the motor jumped in life and the speed control works as well A $2.00 fuse fixed the problem.
    am...
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    Mercury Nova Mini Lathe

    I picked this lathe up yesterday and it was in pieces , I would like to get it working again I was told that the motor wasn't working but I connected the motor up directly to a 12 volt car battery...
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    ` This is pretty much how it was for me...

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    This is pretty much how it was for me ordered a quick change toolpost plus holders on the Friday transferred the money to their bank account on the Monday Enco sent it to Shipito on...
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    Thanks everyone for your advice I think I will go...

    Thanks everyone for your advice I think I will go this way
    Cheers again Bob
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    buying from Enco in USA

    Can anyone explain the process of buying tools from Enco in USA as I have contacted them and they do not ship to Australia direct

    Bob
  16. Thread: Enco Tools

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    enco tools

    Thanks for the info guys I want to buy a quick change toolpost from them and wanted to know if the were good to deal with, I haven't been able to see any of the specials that you spoke about where do...
  17. Thread: Enco Tools

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    Enco Tools

    Has any one bought from ENCO Tools in the U.S. Cheers B the B
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    Rust on lathe

    I use the stuff called fluid film from H & F on page 82 of the 2011 catalogue works for me lanolin based but seems to have something else in it ,hope this helps
    Cheers Bob
  19. Where can I buy a BXA Wedge type quick change toolpost

    Where can I buy a BXA quick change toolpost Wedge Type Chinese variety is OK ?
    I see them on ebay but dont know the sellers ! Any body any recommendations?
    Thanks Bob
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    Quick change toolpost on AL960B

    Thanks everybody for your advice ,always to many choices I have a boring bar 16mm and a tool 16mm square both take the same inserts although I find myself using a lot of HSS ground to whatever shape...
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    AXA quick change toolpost on AL960B

    Does any body use an AXA quick change toolpost on a AL960B Lathe ? and what is a 9x20 lathe or is this jargon in the industry ?
    any help appreciated
    Regards Bob
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    Carbide to Stainless

    Hello Brendan
    What about trying to glue the carbide section in as in the woodcut heads on their turning chisels?
    You have quite a large area there for adhesion and wouldn't suffer the...
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    Which qctp is better AXA or BXA

    Thanks for your input guys I am only a hobbiest but I like things to be right I already have a good quality 16mm holder with a carbide toolbit and it would be a shame not to be able to use it . I...
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    AXA or BXA QCTP Which one is better for AL960 b

    What is the general consensus of opinnion, is the AXA or BXA better on the AL960b

    Thanks B the B
  25. cutting 3.5mm on 960b lathe with imperial

    Thanks to you guys for working this out it sounds logical what Gavin has worked out because in my previous working out with my limited knowledge I also came up with the 7.25 something or other...
  26. cutting 3.5mm on 960b lathe with imperil leadscew

    Thanks Big Shed and Bryan ,
    But I have a bit of trouble getting my head around the ratio's and it looks like I have to sit down and read through these charts and play with these programs a bit more...
  27. cutting 3.5mm on 960b lathe with imperial leadscrew

    Does anybody know if it is possible to cut a metric 3.5mm thread with an imperial leadscrew or do I have to use other gears , according to the chart that comes with the lathe its not possible do I...
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    Thanks kody for such a informative blow by blow...

    Thanks kody for such a informative blow by blow description i have done a little thread cutting on metal lathes and am tackling an acme thread for the crosslide on my lathe and the hardest thing i...
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    I am in the process of trying to cut my own...

    I am in the process of trying to cut my own thread and am doing as much home work on it as I have time for have cut a trial piece of thread about 50 mm long and it looks good have sourced a piece of...
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    screw and nut for sheraton lathe

    thanks electrosteam
    I might take the easy option by buying from the queensland place you mentioned but am not familiar with the TEA place you mentioned thanks
    B the B
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    Thanks for your help blackfrancis i am only...

    Thanks for your help blackfrancis i am only learning as a hobby machining and a challange to recondition my lathe to make it more accurate and any advice and help I get is appreciated
    Regards Bob ...
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    Thanks for your help dave will read through the...

    Thanks for your help dave will read through the material i have downloaded and try to make some sense of it
    Regards Bob
    B the B
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    Cutting thread and nut on cross slide

    Can anybody help or give me some pointers on cutting I think it is an acme thread 7/16 10 tpi ona sheraton lathe cross slide any advice would be gratefull
  34. Thread: Hi Fellas

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    I am a new member and would like a bit more info...

    I am a new member and would like a bit more info on Lathes I have a sheraton and need some change gears and a cross slide screw thread and nut any body any ideas?
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