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11th Jul 2007, 12:53 PM
Thread: Delrin or Acetal... where can I buy some?
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Delrin or Acetal... where can I buy some?
Not sure where to ask.. here or woodworking... so will post both for that reason.
I'm just after a small supply of either in rod form... I wish to turn up prototypes of various objects to be used... -
11th Jul 2007, 11:35 AM
Thread: 7 x14 control panel puzzle?
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Conclusion to this thread
Thanks to a bloke in the USA I have been able to determine that this lathe is NOT a Seig but in fact, believe it or not, a clone made by another Chinese company.
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5th Jul 2007, 08:20 AM
Thread: 7 x14 control panel puzzle?
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good suggestion..
you are probably correct.. the icon suggests what you are saying...
I'll try it out and get back with a report..
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4th Jul 2007, 08:17 PM
Thread: 7 x14 control panel puzzle?
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7 x14 control panel puzzle?
I've just acquired a Steelmaster 7x14 mini lathe and while very happy with it so far ( and that's not far... havent stripped/adjusted it yet) I'm both pleased to find its come unexpectedly with an...
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4th Jul 2007, 07:54 PM
Thread: Way covers.. yes? No? where??
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Solutions to way cover
Both ideas are better than mine..mainly because of simplicity.. I'll try Grahame's suggestion then try Joe's.. that way I'll get something to suit.
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3rd Jul 2007, 09:00 PM
Thread: Way covers.. yes? No? where??
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Way covers.. yes? No? where??
Having just bought a 7x14 and having had no experience whatsever on a lathe ( my Dad was a 1st Class Fitter & Turner for umpteen years and would truly turn over in his grave to see his useless son...
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25th Jun 2007, 09:38 PM
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Good supplier of lathe fittings, tools etc.. ?
I'm about to buy a Sieg C2/200 lathe ( H & F AL-30 ) and even being a rank novice at the game , realise I will need a variety of other items to get under way. Nothing too ambitious initially, or...
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23rd Jun 2007, 07:53 AM
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Thanks John.. I guess thats about as much as I...
Thanks John.. I guess thats about as much as I need to make a best fit decision. I guess I need to do those lists again and the bottom line affordability ( given that there will be a fair bit needed...
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22nd Jun 2007, 04:37 PM
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Oh, not necessarily a contradiction on your part,...
Oh, not necessarily a contradiction on your part, any of my remarks about lathes are purely supposition and therefore easily turfed out for something better, which you have done..
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22nd Jun 2007, 01:39 PM
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Thanks John.. great to hear.. Maybe I can ask...
Thanks John.. great to hear..
Maybe I can ask you another question, related to this topic but not the AL50B.
I'm still hesitant to go ahead and commit but only as I think maybe the AL50B might be... -
21st Jun 2007, 11:52 PM
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Thanks for the warning, Graham, I'm well aware of...
Thanks for the warning, Graham, I'm well aware of the risks but after several weeks of reading a lot of threads of various small lathe types I am still quite prepared for whatever in terms of...
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21st Jun 2007, 12:58 PM
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Anyone know what the Hare & Forbes Lathe AL-50GB really is?
I'm interested in it but would like to check google for more info/users comments etc...
Would anyone know who the manufacturer is??
Thanks