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16/05/2015 11:13:19

I was just wondering if Silverflo 55 flux has a shelf life. I have a plastic tub of the stuff still in powder form. It is at least 20 years old. Sorry if I have given it an incorrect title but that is what is written on the tub with a felt tip pen!

Thread: A Lathe Bible Book

16/05/2015 09:27:01

As a "small lathe" beginner, I have probably read more books on lathe and milling than actually using the machines - probably my scientific background (previous work, methodology, experiment, analysis, report) - but I digress. I have finally found a book that somehow gives me the information I can appreciate and carry forward. The book is "Using the Small Lathe - by L.C. Mason" published in 1963 (2nd edition in 1969 - always a good sign - not many technical books go to 2nd editions). I got it from abebooks for £2. Its just so "hands-on" - e.g.quote "Lots of engineers reference books give tables of cutting speeds for various metals. You can turn over quickly - they don't apply to you and me. In home workshop machining you can only go by the feel, sound and appearance of the job".

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