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3rd March 2009, 07:50 PM
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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>... -
13th May 2004, 09:57 AM
Thread: Hard wearing glossy finish for pens
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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... -
4th October 2003, 11:01 AM
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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18th August 2003, 11:02 AM
Thread: Lighting for photos
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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...
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31st January 2003, 09:45 AM
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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20th December 2000, 04:25 PM
Thread: Steelfast Bandsaw
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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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26th June 2000, 11:23 AM
Thread: Faceplates
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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... -
9th June 2000, 08:39 AM
Thread: Bench Grinder Question
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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...