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  1. Robbo3

    For Sale Chucks

    Still available.
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    HELP I need a new desktop PC

    Windows has (since Win 8.1) its own built in anti virus, Windows Defender/Windows Security so you shouldn't need anything else.
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    Joke Thread 5

    A Dark and Stormy Night.. Bob Hill and his new wife Betty were vacationing in Europe... as it happens, near Transylvania . They were driving in a rental car along a rather deserted highway. It was late and raining very hard. Bob could barely see the road in front of the car. Suddenly the car...
  4. Robbo3

    For Sale Jaws

    1 set O'Donnell 50mm jaws for Axminster chucks £45 1 set O'Donnell 50 mm jaws, 1 set O'Donnell 25mm insert jaws for Axminster chucks. £60 1 pair Record Pen jaws £15 1 set 100mm soft jaws 32mm deep (for mounting on jaw plates) £10 1 set 100mm soft jaws 38mm deep (for mounting on jaw plates) £10 +...
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    Joke Thread 5

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    Chuck holding Steb Center

    I hold all my drive centres in a chuck. You don't need a special one.
  7. Robbo3

    workshop etc. lighting.

    Nice one Phil. I've been using similar ones for years but yours are under half the price. I also have one as a portable work light, to which I added an in line switch & a long flex. It will reach anywhere in the house or shed.
  8. Robbo3

    Finishing issue

    Nothing goes on top of wax except for another wax. Chestnut Compatibility Chart attached.
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    Joke Thread 5

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    Headstock Spindle Thread

    It's a clarification that the lathe doesn't have outboard turning capability & therefore not a left hand thread.
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    Joke Thread 5

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    Wanted Robert Sorby type Thread Cutters 10 or 16 Tpi.

    Hmmmm. Sorry, can't find them. I've either sold them or loaned them out.
  13. Robbo3

    Help!

    Copy lathe means it has the capability for the cutter to follow a mounted template but most can be used as a normal lathe. Best source of info & knowledge is your local wood turning club Cardiff & District Woodcraft Club & Turners Contact Email - [email protected] Day - Monday and...
  14. Robbo3

    Swan neck hollower

    You could also make your own handle incorporating an ER collet chuck. You will need an ER25 for a 16mm (5/8") shaft. Other ER25 collets will be needed for each size of shaft, if you need to hold tools with smaller diameter shanks. ER25 collets range from 1mm - 16mm ER20 collets range from 1mm -...
  15. Robbo3

    Burning Saw Dust in a Wood Stove

    I've followed Phil P's tip & fill empty food boxes with dust & shavings to burn on the wood stove in the workshop.
  16. Robbo3

    Vehicle oil change

    This was the standard procedure advocated by motor magazines since I began reading them back in the 1970s & probably before. All the mechanics that I know say the same.
  17. Robbo3

    Wanted Robert Sorby type Thread Cutters 10 or 16 Tpi.

    So sorry, eventful day & I forgot. Made a note & will check tomorrow.
  18. Robbo3

    Joke Thread 5

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    Wanted Robert Sorby type Thread Cutters 10 or 16 Tpi.

    I presume you mean hand thread chasers. I'm have several sets with different threads. I'll see what I have tomorrow & let you know.
  20. Robbo3

    Machine Base---advise needed

    Carl Holmgren videos may give you some ideas - https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlHolmgrenwoodworking/videos
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