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Thanks christos ,but that is not the problem, there is a space between the tool bar and where the drop down box appears, so as soon as the mouse moves down it hits a blank spot and the box dissapears...

Not sure if its only me but lately on firefox I am unable to access the drop down boxes that appear when you mouse over the bar that contains activity stream to quick links , the drop down box...

If I was wanting to cut up tyres I think my choice would be one of the new "contra cutter" type angle grinders ,these have 2 carbide tipped blades running side by side in opposite directions , so...

Simplicity I admire you perserverence with this endeavour , Have you tried undoing the removable jaws from the main jaws and reversing them,as if you wanted to hold a large flange or such. I am not...

Jordon ! from my point of view (and I am a bit out of date now :) ) these tools are a bit more forgiving when it comes to dig ins and other things that can happen in parting off , The body is made...

PM sent :) Thanks David:2tsup:

Update :) thanks for the responses , Blackwoods wanted $40 each for theirs and had no stock in any case :( , I rang my old boss and he made a few suggestions and the upshot is I now have 2 blades...

Perfect :2tsup: thanks heaps ,will contact Blackwoods They may have the holders as well if not I will fabricate one :) Cheers ~ John

Thanks for that info, it's a starting point, a quick look around so far no success :( , might have to try antique shops and museums lol.

Yep ! that's the one :) , as you say simple and easy to fabricate ,getting some blades may be a problem ,I will keep looking ,there may be a number stamped on the ones you have that may help in that...

Hi , a general question here ,I have been out of the trade for quite some time now, My 20 yr old lathe is a bit worn ,but ok for non critical work :) My question is I am after one of the older style...

Hey Greg! not your fault if someones 2cents worth is just a diatribe of ill feelings :no: I am sure there is a large preponderance of useful and helpful info to all involved in the rest of the...

My "tuppence" worth :) Rereading Gregs original post it may be slightly Misnamed :) I think only the Moderaters and admin would know the truth about (Members Declining ) I think the gist of what...

I just did a quick search on google , this might be a better explanation for the positive side of live chat :) CHAT !

Fred Live chat is a small app that runs within the framework of the main program ,opens in a separate window and is text only in most cases ,it runs in real time and just scrolls continuously as more...

I have to agree Greg, some mention of this problem has been made by others ,as suggested a live chat may address this problem to an extent ,we live in an age of instant contact,seems folk want...

From memory you don't need a pressure oiler for these types, an ordinary pump oil can should do it :) I do recall a sort of double action pump can as well , which was a single cylinder you placed...

7/32" X 24 TPI BSW

Dunno if this helps :) Stanley (and all the other USA Plane Makers) used their own non-standard threads. (Except for the Back Iron Screw which is 5/16 – 18 tpi). ...

If you can find your way to my place at Eagleby near beenleigh I am sure we can fix you up on the spot :) look at perhaps a stepped bush to make the new one fit into the place of the old one :) In...

Just read through this and a lot of technical and useful advice for sure . One thing that occurs to me is that the tool should always cut on the leading edge ,especially when you have set the...

Azzrock ,the skills are relatively easy ,like most things does take practice though. The main ingredient you need is a controlled temp oven, big enough to take the item to be coated as its a heating...

Definately a project for Neil to sink his teeth into lol. Good stuff ! :2tsup:

A nice machine at the right price ,having had some involvement in this with Neil, my only concern apart from not being able to fit the "U_Beaut" quick change tool holder ,is there seems no way to...

Another way is to use a thread file with the correct pitch ,these are normally square shaped with a different pitch on each face ,can also be double ended so ,eight pitches available per file , You...

Thank goodness for backups :) A lot of people have no Idea just what is required to keep something like this ticking over smoothly ,so much behind the scenes just has to be done ,a bit disappointing...

I had heard that trefolex had carcenogenic properties ,may be correct I don't know ,and to be honest at 67 and being a smoker all my life It's probably just another of lifes little challenges, Re the...

I think you mean "trefolex" good stuff hehe green paste that melts into the work as it gets hot from cutting, and yes its still available ,got some the other day from mitre 10.they also have a spray...