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    Graduate Lathe 3 phase motor vs single phase

    You need to check that your fitted motor is capable of being wired for 240v the ratings plate will say 240/415v if so you need to remove the motor from the machine to look and to do it you need to put a new wire on the motor to go straight to the inverter then its just connect the motor to the...
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    getting money out of a pension company

    I wasnt buying an annuity just cashing it as the new rules as i am over 55 I was giving most of it to daughter as a deposit for a first home
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    getting money out of a pension company

    I have a small private pension with Prudential I decided to take it as it wasn't amounting to much I rang them up on the 8th of april..person over the phone gave me a figure and I said ok send me the paperwork It took a long time to come 10 days Returned paper work asap expecting cheque...
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    Metal bar with flat

    Nathan as discussed
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    Union Grad question...

    Yes thats it but a thin leather washer under the register helps Put the spanner on the spindle under the top cover and really pull or shock the faceplate on...its difficult if you have the cowl on i know.. Ian
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    Metal bar with flat

    I'm not aware that that is a standard item I can make you a length if you get stuck Ian
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    Graduate Lathe Tail stock seized

    So have you fully dismantled it now and can see how it all works?
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    Graduate Lathe Tail stock seized

    The main spindle has a thread on the end which the wheel which has a nut in the middle turns on the spindle the spindle is keyed into the body no amount of turning the screw thread will release the spindle....you must use the wheel lots of penetrating oil or spray will do it just in front of...
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    Help buying power tools from USA

    Trevsf1 if anything the frequency change should make it run slower so no idea whats gong on there....you are running at 110v? Ian
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    How to fix the wobble on my drill press?

    Can you remove the chuck from the quill? If you drop the quill there might be a slot for you to use a wedge to remove the arbour Then you can knock out the arbour from the chuck by opening chuck fully and using a drift Ian
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    Help buying power tools from USA

    Yes just that change the plug to a 110v to suit transformer and another vote for you to get a worm drive circular saw I got one last year in california whilst on a rail trip and its so nice to use so powerful and no safety features that we have in this country just pull the trigger and its...
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    Best Car For Woodworkers?

    Exhaust fumes yes i suppose a few may get in but i wouldnt travel far with the tailgate ajar mines a diesel 320 and they dont seem as bad as petrol engine fumes but theres not many cars/estates that you can get a 4X8ft sheet in widthwise the old antique dealer favorite the volvo 245 you cant
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    Best Car For Woodworkers?

    Mercedes e class I regulary have 3 metre lengths in can put a 4x8 ft board in with tailgate tied and I've put 400kg machines in the back
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    Old Record 52 1/2 parts please?

    Marmite. Spring needs tensioning a little more Ian
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    Electric 240v mech brake Motor over heating

    Is there a lever coming out of the fan end of the motor that will move a short way? That would be a mechanical brake or was there more wiring in the junction box? can you turn the motor by hand with no power applied? Ian
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    American v European Oak

    Make the top out of solid european oak too how bigs the top? if its the same size as the one in the video it'll cost you far more in veneered mdf than solid unless you get lucky with an offcut Ian
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    Cast Iron T Track - Refinish with router?

    If the slots are just in need of a clean up of machining flash then some emery cloth will make short work of that If the slots are assymetrical and you need to grind the nuts to fit and thats the only problem then I would do that If its a new saw just ask for a new one complete Ian
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    Basato 5-2 Bandsaw cable

    A plate is just something to replace the socket and cover the hole left when you remove the same .A gland is what the cable passes through and supports it and stops it being pulled out. Very few machines bigger than 2kw have a removable supply cord lots have iec plugs ( kettle leads) but they...
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    Basato 5-2 Bandsaw cable

    I have seen them before on a european printing machine part However I would replace the socket/plug on your machine with a plate and cable gland and put a new length of cable on as long as you wish Is there any reason you need a removable cable? Ian
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    Mahogany Hall Cupboard with Satin wood cross banding

    sawdust maker let me make you a brass engraved plaque for you FOC let me know what you would like putting on it and you address its too nice not to mark with the makers name Ian
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