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30th May 2021, 03:30 PM
Thread: finish on ukulele
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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... -
29th May 2021, 05:26 PM
Thread: finish on ukulele
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finish on ukulele
Any one used UBEAUT rubbing oil on ukulele ? and what was the result ?
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18th October 2020, 07:33 PM
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22nd May 2019, 11:46 PM
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assembly instructions for chrome woodworkers pencil
I need instructions for assembling a chrome woodworkers pencil please.
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22nd May 2019, 06:31 PM
Thread: A one & a half inch infill
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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
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24th April 2018, 09:36 PM
Thread: where can i buy skin for a banjo mandolin
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Thanks for the information I will follow up on it...
Thanks for the information I will follow up on it
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23rd April 2018, 11:51 PM
Thread: where can i buy skin for a banjo mandolin
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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
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23rd March 2018, 11:09 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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23rd March 2015, 11:10 PM
Thread: Hafco Al960
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al 960 b thread diagram imperial /metric
think this is what you are looking for
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22nd March 2015, 10:53 PM
Thread: Mercury Nova Mini Lathe
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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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20th February 2015, 09:57 PM
Thread: Mercury Nova Mini Lathe
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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.
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19th February 2015, 11:39 PM
Thread: Mercury Nova Mini Lathe
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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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7th August 2014, 11:59 PM
Thread: buying from Enco in USA
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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... -
8th July 2014, 12:04 AM
Thread: buying from Enco in USA
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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
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7th July 2014, 09:51 PM
Thread: buying from Enco in USA
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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
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17th November 2013, 10:52 PM
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...
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5th November 2013, 11:06 PM
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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11th July 2011, 11:42 PM
Thread: keeping things rust free
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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
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25th May 2011, 04:00 PM
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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?
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12th May 2011, 11:42 PM
Thread: AXA quick change toolpost on AL960B
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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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11th May 2011, 09:28 PM
Thread: AXA quick change toolpost on AL960B
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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 ?
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25th October 2010, 09:24 PM
Thread: Welding Carbide to SS
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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?
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14th October 2010, 10:48 PM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost Which Is Better
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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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12th October 2010, 08:36 PM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost Which Is Better
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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
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24th June 2010, 12:21 AM
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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...
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22nd June 2010, 11:57 PM
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cutting 3.5mm on 960b lathe with imperil leadscew
Thanks Big Shed and Bryan ,
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21st June 2010, 10:39 PM
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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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28th December 2009, 10:18 AM
Thread: Screwcutting for beginners
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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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4th November 2009, 11:09 PM
Thread: Cutting thread and nut on cross slide
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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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21st October 2009, 12:13 AM
Thread: Cutting thread and nut on cross slide
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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
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18th October 2009, 11:00 PM
Thread: Cutting thread and nut on cross slide
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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
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18th October 2009, 10:54 PM
Thread: Cutting thread and nut on cross slide
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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
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16th October 2009, 10:52 PM
Thread: Cutting thread and nut on cross slide
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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
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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?