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    Neil. Your reply was correct. Thank you for your...

    Neil.
    Your reply was correct. Thank you for your assistance.
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    Neil. Here is what is occurring. Please note...

    Neil.
    Here is what is occurring. Please note the red printing.


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    Market place ad

    I have tried to place an item on the Market place, but alas no good.
    In Reserve price I place same as per start price.
    Site tells me in red "please enter a value equal to or greater than 1" ...
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    That does look very nice indeed. Well done. Will...

    That does look very nice indeed. Well done. Will not show the missu tho, those discs are hard to find now.
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    Just think of all the Bar-B-Q plates you could...

    Just think of all the Bar-B-Q plates you could make out of that gate entrance ball.:o
  6. Thread: Welding gases

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    would be interested if Adelaide was in their...

    would be interested if Adelaide was in their system.I
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    Thank you for showing that. Very touching and...

    Thank you for showing that.
    Very touching and apt memorial.
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    After several calls to the manager etc I finally...

    After several calls to the manager etc I finally got on to Consumer Affairs in Adelaide.
    Loh and behold every thing rocks in to place. I get a new lathe and they get the old one. Plus they paid all...
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    Try here

    Try the Woodwork General Forum
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    Still in limbo.

    Still in limbo.
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    Video posted on youtube, but how do I get it...

    Video posted on youtube, but how do I get it here??
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    Well here we go again. A phone call from the...

    Well here we go again. A phone call from the Sales Manager has turned out to be as hollow as the others.
    Things change like the weather. First it was we will send you a new lathe and you return...
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    Well I will be buggered. It looks like big shed...

    Well I will be buggered. It looks like big shed is better than a current affair.
    Yes I did receive a phone call from the Sales Manager at Asset. But.
    Our original chat was I get a new lathe that...
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    Mike. That is where I was recommended to go and...

    Mike.
    That is where I was recommended to go and went. Being interstate does not make it easy for me to put the heap of s78t in the trailer and take it back.
    4-6-4 It is the underside of the bed,...
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    Damn disapointed

    Gents.
    Bought a new SM. 0920A Bench Lathe from Asset Machinery.:D
    After waiting several weeks for delivery it arrived.:C
    But alas the Tail Stock never locked tight. After several phone calls and...
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    It is a bummer when any person has to move etc...

    It is a bummer when any person has to move etc because of our industrial problems in this country. All the best in your new adventure and I hope all goes well for you.
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    You could use it to lift the tiolet seat.

    You could use it to lift the tiolet seat.
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    I have a toolex and the liner buggerd up. Took it...

    I have a toolex and the liner buggerd up. Took it to welder shop ( not where I got it ) and they replaced teflon liner with steel one straight away. They rekon they like hat full of you know what....
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    All measurements taken and given to supplier....

    All measurements taken and given to supplier. Still awaiting their reply. Maybe one day they will reply.
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    The bolt under the tailstock is recessed and can...

    The bolt under the tailstock is recessed and can not be tightened with a spanner, you have to turn the locking plate to do adjustments. What I am thinking might work is place a shim in the recess and...
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    Tail stock trouble.

    Gents, being new to this please be kind.:)
    I purchased a new lathe Metal master SM-920A.:rolleyes:
    My problem is I can not get the tail stock to tighten.:((
    If I take it off and tighten underneath...
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    Pete F. Thanks for reply. That article makes for...

    Pete F.
    Thanks for reply. That article makes for interesting reading. Will take steps to do what I can to try the system shown.
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    Not being very wise in the matter of air lines...

    Not being very wise in the matter of air lines etc, but do you need a miosture trap any where along the lines?
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    Big Shed. Thanks for that. Have looked at it and...

    Big Shed.
    Thanks for that. Have looked at it and has gone to top of my list.
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    2 burnt out motors due to lathe not being made to...

    2 burnt out motors due to lathe not being made to have coolant attached, broken gear because they are plastic. I have fixed those problems because the seller did not recognise that a metal lathe...
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    May I ask what is a foot brake?

    May I ask what is a foot brake?
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    Newbie looking

    Gents.
    I am on the lookout for a lathe to do basically small items; ie; pens and other small items. I have a C2 lathe at present but it is next to useless. My budget will be up to around 1500.
    Any...
  28. Looks like hard work. Good luck with your new pan

    Looks like hard work. Good luck with your new pan
  29. My Shed

    Well here is my shed. Tis all I have and all I will have. Still I enjoy working in it and do try and do different things. Like wood/metal work. Where posible I combine both just to show it can...
  30. Would you blokes mind a white ant worker showing...

    Would you blokes mind a white ant worker showing you his metal parts? I do turn pens out of brass,copper, aluminium.
  31. Thread: Memory teaser

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    I still use my fingers and toes.

    I still use my fingers and toes.
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    Sticky: kraits. I have a son coming over from Melb soon...

    kraits.
    I have a son coming over from Melb soon to get some gear. If you find one in vic let me know and he can bring it with him.
    Cookie
    P.S. he lives in Seymour
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    Nice lathe and well done on your stand for it.

    Nice lathe and well done on your stand for it.
  34. Thread: Drill holes.

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    Thanks gents. I drill my holes before I turn. ...

    Thanks gents. I drill my holes before I turn.
    RayG. Will get those centre drills. Currently I use 3mm drill as my pilot. That seems to be a no no.
    Will try out all ideas and keep trying till I get...
  35. Thread: Drill holes.

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    Gents. Thanks for your advise. I start by using a...

    Gents. Thanks for your advise. I start by using a small drill to make a pilot hole. When drilling I have the speed at approx 500 rpm and slowly drill just letting the drill take small cuts before...
  36. Thread: Drill holes.

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    Drill holes.

    Gents. I do not do much work on my little C3 lathe, but do try and turn out metal pens on it.:rolleyes: I use copper,brass,Aluminium etc. All soft metals. My problem at present is that I can not get...
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    Brass/Copper finish

    Gents .I am not your usual turner, but I do like doing it for small pieces.:) As it is I have made 2 brass pens and can not keep the shine on them.:( That is unless I brasso them every second day.:C...
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    Gentlemen. Thankyou for your input. I will...

    Gentlemen. Thankyou for your input. I will consider all your pionts and place them in the hands of you know who. I hope she comes to a very nice decision for which I will have to pay for.
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    Lathe ideas please

    I currently have a C3 lathe. What I want to do is upgrade to a more versitile lathe. Remembering it will be used mainly for small turnings. Like pens and little things, and I have not had any...
  40. Thread: C3

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    Big Shed Thanks for the info. Will chase it up...

    Big Shed
    Thanks for the info. Will chase it up asp
  41. Thread: C3

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    C3

    Folks. I have a C3 lathe bought from Carba-Tec. Not knowing it was not moisture proof my first turning blew the motor.:(( Repaired by Carba-Tec but allas another motor down.:((:(( Fixed it myself and...
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    I'm stil trying to work out why there are so many...

    I'm stil trying to work out why there are so many billion ( rich pr%%ks) and they have the gall to say pay through the nose because I need more money.
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    I went to a very reputable store for an item they...

    I went to a very reputable store for an item they had on special with all attachments. On opening the box, no attachments. I mentioned this to the salesman, he got the company rep that was in the...
  44. I am very glad I have son in metal recycle job:B

    I am very glad I have son in metal recycle job:B
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    Sticky: What great build. Some very good ideas there.

    What great build. Some very good ideas there.
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    Thank you Gentlemen. All fixed

    Thank you Gentlemen. All fixed
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    Is this system avail for windows 7...

    Is this system avail for windows 7 allso??????????????????
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