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  1. Eclipse Automatic Centre Punch question

    [QUOTE=Barry_White;256388]Stinky

    I find the best way to drill larger holes in thin metal is to first punch them with a pressure centre punch as shown in the first pic. I find these ideal <SNIP>...
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    Hard wearing glossy finish for pens

    What is a hard wearing glossy finish siutable for pens?
    I am not keen on a twopack product but anything else will be considered.
    Also, does anyone know about disloving polystyrene in thinners? Is...
  3. Thread: estapol

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    Re: estapol

    I have found that Estapol and similar PolyU products don't like rapid stirring. The suggested method is to use a flat paddle and stir top to bottom gently. It also seems that during the colder months...
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    Re: Lighting for photos

    There are two ways of getting the correct colours in prints. The best way is to make the exposure correctly (which is what you are talking about) but another way is to have the Photo Lab make the...
  5. Thread: Nova 3000

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    If you are becoming serious about woodturning...

    If you are becoming serious about woodturning then 'bite the bulet' and do a 'proper' upgrade and go for a Vicmarc or similar. My first lathe was a very cheap simple lathe and even though I made some...
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    Steelfast Bandsaw

    I have just purchased a old Steefast Band saw made by P & H Tools in Woodville South Australia. It has a four speed pulley and two speed gearbox. Apparently able to cut steel to timber. Has a 7"...
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    While strictly not an answer to you specific...

    While strictly not an answer to you specific question and I may have misunderstood what you wish to do.

    However have you thought of finishing the base (and possibly the outside) of the bowl up to...
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    While the 'tuning' advice is no doubt good advice...

    While the 'tuning' advice is no doubt good advice the stone also needs to be 'faced' or trued up before use and even constantly during the life of the wheel.
    There are mechanical tools looking like...
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