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That's because people don't have imagination. I have the Clarke version of this lathe. I have a tailstock chuck for it. Simple. I made my own.

Someone asked me why I had 15 pairs of pliers. Each one is designed to hold a different shape, That's why.

5s or 5c?

Mate of mine just finished doing his. Even managing to score half a pack of CLS, he only saved about £500. That is without adding his time to do it

Somebody has been reading my mind! I'm thinking of a small one for exactly the same thing. I'm following closely.

can you use a fish tank pump as a blower?

tell him the floor is a long way down when he has a bad back years down the line. Keep encouraging him though

My partner stayed in the car (mobility issues) So I was conscious of time. I did come out feeling smug though. I spotted a two way vice, priced at £107, Last month, I got a decent one for £30! and my pillar drill is now £420. I couldn't afford it now.

I went to the Axminster store at Nuneaton today. Not sure what went wrong, but I didn't buy a single thing.

next door neighbour gave me a little job. The top had to be a specific thickness. So heat and a big hammer.

so you are condoning unsafe working practices then . Merry Christmas.

Just be aware that the yanks aren't too hot on safety when you watch the you tube videos. for example, no riving knives or top guards on table saws.

First thing I'm happy with. Sprayed with my cheap airbrush

CA would be my choice on that

I'll add my admiration as well. The planning is good and it's well executed as well

lathe work again, I'm still trying to get my finishing right.

Did you get caught for import tax on it?

Yes, got about a kilo of it in my workshop. It's used as a flux for plumbing, Use it as a lubricant for cutting threads in bar stock, But, the most unusual use for it. I cast pewter and it oxidizes very readily. Pop a little bit in the moulton metal and it clears all the rubbish off the top and...

Thank you for taking my comment in the way it was intended. Lots of people don't and get defensive about it. CE marking is the reason I don't sell toys I make. Hence them being scattered all around my house. TBH I haven't got the patience to sort all the paperwork out.

If It's a business, (IE you are selling them) are they CE UKCA marked? something to be aware of as the fines are pretty steep. And welcome to the forum.