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There is a tv show called the checkout that done a segment on this subject , think it was the abc, lots of issues highlited, not sure if you could find this on the net but might be worth a look....

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Peter,the paint is cracking no blistering, areas with lots of small cracks that you can flick off with your fingernail , so time to sand where needed and redo, The colour is portland...

Hi all, I need to repaint a westerly facing wall on my weatherboard house, previous paint used has always been dulux weathershield, i am not that impressed with this paint need to redo every two...

Hi Andrew, hope you dont mind me hijacking your thread, do you or anyone else know the maximum cutting capacity of your saw, thanks steve.

I use a product called De-Solv-it, sticky spot and stain remover
citrus based also brought from hardwear stores.

Hi, What led to this question was a 14 inch universal brand bandsaw for sale for $50.00, now sold, had I been able to use for metal I thought u ripper a bargain, Thanks bobl I now know the speed...

Hi all, have not forgot about this post, computer s### itself, Purchased a new one today, in process of changeover will come back to this asap, steve.

Hi all, Is it possible / ok to use a timber cutting bandsaw as a metal cutting bandsaw by simply changing blades if metal cutting blades are available to fit the machine, cheers steve.

Hi All, I have been tossing this subject around my little brain for some time now and thats as far as its gone, as i do a lot of grinding in my shed sparks are a real problem so whatever i was to use...

Hi All, After reading Oohsams thread on lathe buying advice C6 vs Al 250g im confused re comments on a tumble reverse gear on these smaller machines, if i were to buy a new chinise lathe say a...

What can one say about S&A, Great products & fantastic service 10/10, been using for a long time now, Well done Ben,

Well said Timeless Timber, I have stopped making wood heaters for sheds as all i ever get is can i have it by next week-end, Im over rushing jobs for others it does take the enjoyment away, now i...

Hi kryn, mate there is a fair bit of work in making these the worst part would be removing outer cover & then the insulation it appears to be glued on i get most off using an old garden spade then a...

Hi all, I think there is nothing better than scoring someones discarded/junk items & either repairing or dismantling for future parts/projects, my sheds are full of what some would call pure junk i...

bollie7, its mt3 mate, very happy so far there are things i like & dont like but am getting used to slowly, tooling is my next issue, steve.

Chris never got a price mate thats what 2nd email to him was about, a quote, which he suggested, i also tried a ebay seller for combined shipping price again no answer, not good no one wants to take...

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Ueee, thats why i wanted to use ctc after reading previous posts on this subject here, i must remind myself be patient

hi all, sent email to ctc tools last wednesday re bxa qctp and spare holders, received reply that day, he has the holders but has not listed them on his web site yet, he sugested i send him email...

Hi all here are some photos of the toy in its new home & some shots of the jocky wheel system i made for moving lathe into position, have yet to install jacking bolts to bracket at tail stock end for...

hi all can anybody tell me why my computer tells me forum is not responding when i try to post or answer a pm been trying to send pm but cant, thanks steve.

good one martin, very happy so far mate :U:U:U.

Hi all finally back to the computer with an update on the honden, was purchased two weeks ago for $300.00 with top slide & toolpost witch they found in one of there storage containers,how lucky was...

hi stuart, they probably are made in the same factory mate guess i wont know the quality of finish untill its in my shed. hi pdw im the same as u mate i have retired early due to no work in my...

hi all im back & im still waiting on a price for the honden or should i say sick of waiting but some people just take there time, the only good news is i now have the history of the lathe (some...

hey guys the lathe does come with 3 & 4 jaw chucks & steadys + 2 differant size face plates the only parts missing are compound slide parts, my farther in law is a machinist & has a lathe & mill & is...

hi all thanks heaps for your help, will wait on final price & then make a choice of old or new, cheers.

hey guys thanks for replies went and took some pictures today lathe has been in storage for years hence all the dust & grime, located some parts in cabinet, taper turning attatchment & parts of...

hi all my name is steve & this is my first time and i require some help, i have been offered a honden metal lathe model no 1450, year made 1982 in very good condition but theres a catch they cant...