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Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.Yes I have taken my unit to an electrician and he confirmed that the board is Cactus and not working.So I have been ringing around try ing to find...

I bought a Jet Sharpener about 2 years ago, opened it last week, plugged it in, it ran for half a dozen revolutions before the fuse blew.Renewed the fuse twice with the same result.I am thinking that...

Thanks guys for your comments.aldav what beautiful boxes and great brass hinges.You haven't got any spares?

Thank you guys for your comments. I have received a reply from Timbecon,which states some brass alloys contain ferrous elements and so they would attract magnets.I appreciate this wouldn't be...

As was stated in their advertisement Solid Brass and then Gold Plated.

I purchased 5xpair of Quadrant hinges,40x40x7mm gold in colour.The site stated that the hinges are solid brass then gold plated.I paid over $50 including postage, and their arrival was soon after.I...

Have you sold both of your dovetail guides?

I,m in

I have an older bandsaw,length of blade is 2360mm x14 inch I would like to do some resewing silky oak,brush box for starters,This is what I have at the moment,I won't be doing a lot of resewing.I see...

Thank you for your comments.I think I will stick to the single speed for the time being.From what I have read,their seems to be a divided opinion about using them.
Ian has asked which router I...

I am asking for any advice about purchasing a speed controller for my makita router.I didn't, see any threads on your forum.How do other members rout with larger bits,do you all own a router with...

thank yuou NRB will check it out.

I am laying a Kwila exterior deck onto a steel frame, using Stainless steel self drillers and am reboring the top of the screw hole to take a Kwila plug ,that i have to make.What glue should I use...

Thanks very much guys,I think I will go to a Mens Shed,watch,listen and pick their brains as well and give the lathe a burl.I'll go a few times and see how I go before committing myself.
I've only...

Thank you for your sound advice,and I will take this into consideration.
I'll look through some of the threads to get some more ideas for the set up and accessories.

Regards

tinkerbelle

Seeking advice from fellow members on what equipment I should look for when building your own lathe.
I have a 3/4 hp single phase electric motor 1500 rpm.
what size drive shaft? what size thread...