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Making your own springs is the best option if you need a one-off spring, or something out of the ordinary. Another option is to buy a length of spring stock and just cut out a section to suit your

Turning epoxy resin and/or using it as a handle can cause a problem for some people because they have, or develop, contact sensitivity to the resin. This may result in an allergic reaction, anything

Hi Andy. I was actually thinking likewise and having read your comments now know I was right! I am using 12mm aluminium rod and having turned it down an inch from the end attempted to cut a 8mm

Hi Rance, You've basicly got it except the first 2 parras go together to describe how I put a handle on a hand tool shaft. For example, I recently cut down a screw driver since I needed a little

John, I think I understand most of what you are saying. Between your first two paragraphs are you talking bout two different procedures? Overall, are you basically saying "Cast a rod of fiberglassing

Thanks for the comments from all. I understand about the jaws sticking out. Since I'm getting an 8x12 I think I will go with the 5" though. I thought about the 6" but I just don't know. I'll wait on

Looks like the scissor type wins out. I'll try to catch one on sale or do the ebay thing. Once I get it in, I may consider making my 2nd one (if further needs arise). Thanks for the input guys. make

Folks, Sorry for the late reply but I've been out of pocket (ie. working a side job to pay for the HF 8x12 that is on order.). I'll fill you in when I get it in my grubby little hands. Thanks a bunch

Me agen John. I have looked through Minitech's offering, they don't seem to have spare threading dials either; but you should ask. I must admit that during the drooling over catalogue stage the

Chris, I had a 3.25" length of 1" diam. aluminium handy, so I've just tried facing it in my 3-jaw, without using undue force to tighten the chuck. In fact, the chucked end was a smaller diam. for a

Hi Ian, Yes, my lathe came from H&F in Sydney. I too was worried about Ozmestore's lack of accessories. Also, he's a long way for after sales service. He never responded to any enquiries on the

G'day John. My extra pinions came with the lathe and there is a chart on the side of the control housing saying which pinion to chose. Some how metric threads are more complex than imperial when it

I am looking to buy a cheap lathe to do the following work. I will be working on some 10" long pipe under 3/4" diameter. I need to make small sections of it thinner ( face?), and be able to cut the

Hi Ian, Agreed the 30mm will handle Chris' job. I just baulked at the significantly different size. I'm assuming mine's Sieg. Certainly the controller is - they etched their name in the PCB artwork.

G'day Bill. Dunno! Send us a picture! Enjoy your lathe, have fun, be creative. One good turn deserves another. Regards, Ian night.

G'day John & Chris. My lathe and steadies are green, probably "Hawthorn Green". The opening is definitely over 45mm diameter and the fingers open out to that. Some of the features on my lathe make me

Not sure which steadies you have Ian but I just checked my red 7x Sieg made ones. The hole is 40mm but the fingers only back out to 30mm. John wrote: open 25mm allow concern > >

G'day Chris. A quick trip out to the workshop showed that the steady fingers open out to fit 45mm diameter. I haven't tried anything this size but 25mm should be a breeze. You would have to go up a

Doh ..... Do I look as stupid as I feel? I figured it out late last night. Bill

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