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It does not make the lathe as unusable as you might expect, so it's surprising at how few people use it. Even those who routinely turn largeish items with cracks, holes etc, seem not to use it. Duncan

In countless (mostly USA) YouTube videos, the 3520 is used for demonstrating methods and techniques, but I don't think I've ever seen it shown with it's "bombguard" being used. In fact, the only videos that I've seen with it even fitted are promotional where the lathe is not actually turned on...

There was a discussion here a little while back: post974714.html#p974714. I've been quite happy with the SC4 that I bought from Yandles for £125, £5 cheaper than RP, and they're still doing them at that price. Duncan

Try running the lathe slowly and see if you can identify the frequency of the knocking - is it at the speed of the motor or of the spindle? This may tell you where in the transmission system the knocking is coming from. Is it the motor fan that is knocking? Are the pulleys all tight, not...

I should imagine it's a typo for NuTool who, I think, made stuff for the DIY sheds. No idea if their stuff was/is any good. Duncan

I agree with nathandavies and lurker, the Optime III is very effective and comfortable. They are available in behind-the-head configuration: http://www.arco.co.uk/products/249100/5 ... Head+SNR35 These are quite good, and can be worn on or behind the head...

There was a similar discussion a short while ago, may be worth a read: post974714.html#p974714 Not sure where you've looked for the SC4, but Yandles are doing it for £125, complete with woodworm screw, standard jaws, pin jaws and insert. Free postage also. Duncan

Are these any good: http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/prod ... rews/page2 Not black and not slotted, but black paint could solve the first issue! Duncan

Ask Matthew at http://www.workshopheaven.com/ He frequents this forum, so I wouldn't be surprised if he pops up in due course. Duncan

Not sure why I mentioned walnut - for some reason I thought you'd mentioned wanting some! Anyway, a very kind offer, and I'd love to swap something else for bog oak, so I've sent you a PM Duncan

Love the bog oak. Unfortunately I don't have any walnut or I'd offer a swap! Duncan

Or just do as woodpig but use a cheap vernier caliper such as at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Ver ... 1377807909. No batteries to go flat and more than accurate enough for woodworking purposes. Apologies in advance if I'm stating the obvious, but, just in case you're confused by the...

The paddles get the worst off but on my Axminster equivalent of your DC1100A it then just sits on the internal swirl plates, so periodically I don my mask, remove the filter and brush the swirl plates clean, then I empty the filter on the floor by tapping the sides and turning the paddles. I...

Excellent summing up!

Ah... Toy Acquisition Opportunity. Not to be missed! Duncan

Whilst talking about jaw changing... A point I forgot to mention regarding the Patriot is that the jaws are not numbered; they can be fitted in any order. The RP SC4 does have numbered jaws - not a problem, but it does require a tiny bit more care! Duncan

I have two Sorby Patriots and a Record Power SC4 (replacement for the SuperNova I believe). My experience is that both are good chucks with jaws that are compatible with each other but there are a couple of points to consider: The Patriot is a good chuck and I've been very happy with it, and...

Can you get it rewound? There are lots of places that do this, and it can be surprisingly cheap. Duncan

The comments above all make good sense but there are a couple of other points you ought to consider: 1. Even if you do use the torque wrench to undo the bolt, the loosening torque would would be extremely unreliable as a guide to the tightening torque due to stiction, galling, corrosion etc. 2...