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Very handy being able to that. I have used the facilty many times.

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Used with common sense it is not a problem. Been at it 65+ years now so I learnt when and where to blow. Some do some dont so whos to say who is correct. A bit like saying "dont put your finger in the 240v socket" or "dont stand next to your compressor tank because its likely to blow your leg off when it lets go".

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Got to their Youtube channel click on "about" and send them an email from where it says "View Email Address for business enquiries.

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Have you machined the backplate insitu to fit your chuck ? If not do so before trying anyting else.

I have never seen a chuck/lathe where you need the register ID of the backplate to be any closer than stated by myself and others. The only way the OD of the spindle register would affect alignment is if it were a press fit with the ID of the BP. Then you would probably be dragging the backplate sideways on the spindle threads. It would be better to check the register faces on the spindle and the BP.

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I have back plates on my Boxford that range from 2>10 thou clearance. The backplate should run right up to the face of the spindle. The spindle face should be unmarked & the bottom face of the back plate register that goes up against the spindle face should also be flat. A little oversize on the register is no problem at all. Dont try to fix something that aint broke.

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I still use one now and then when making "O" rings

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Here is a video on small batch manufacture of Honda pump impellers.

Edited By Oldiron on 31/01/2022 14:04:08

Been there done that TWICE. I wish members would remove the ad promptly once an item is sold.

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Some may need a sharpen but no harm done giving them a try. Even if the tips are shot the flutes may be ok. I would say a good find. These are the kind of things I like to find as the HSS itself is still useful as lathe tooling when attacked with a bench grinder.

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Drill a 8.1mm hole through a length of 20mm or so square/round bar set that in the jaws and push your rod through as required. You could drill & tap through the guide for a clamp screw if you feel one is required.

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I believe the wire wicks work better when the free end is not touching the base and the oil allowed to drop off the end. This allows for a better pull by the wicked oil. Also the wick needs to be wetted at the start of the cycle so the run off starts the syphon action.

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Edited By Oldiron on 23/01/2022 10:06:56

Exited as soon as the Yahoo logo appeared.

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I would vote for the Boxford AUD (as I have one). Whichever lathe you choose make sure it comes with the possibility to cut metric and Imperial threads. For example you need a 100/127 gear ( or a variation of) for an Imperial Boxford to cut metric threads. Also if you go for the AUD make sure you get the change gears that should be with it. Not sure on the Myford but plenty of members can point you in the right direction.

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I tried to view a couple of posts on TT this morning and was greeted by the following message.

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Edited By Oldiron on 19/01/2022 10:02:46

I am given to understand that once the wire is wetted surface tension drags the oil down the wire. A bit like pulling a string the end will always follow. regards

Although my lathe has got a flood coolant system on it I generally use a squirty bottle when needed as the flood makes far tooo much mess. Same on the mills unless using a big face cutter then I use mist coolant. I got fed up with wet floor, bench etc with flood coolant. On Ali I use a WD40 squirty bottle.

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I have a very old stationary engine of unknown make that has wire wick oilers. As it is a non runner I have never tried them but they looked original so left them as is. If it had been a runner I may have thought "what idiot put those in" and changed them to cord. We live and learn. I subscribe to Robs channel and he does expel quite a few myths on brazing, casting and a few other things.  He also builds engines from scratch.

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Edited By Oldiron on 17/01/2022 21:36:28

Derek. Have a look here Calculators Not a perfect answer but these calculators will satisfy most needs.

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Egyptian Steviegtr. He is speaking some vernacular dialect of Arabic

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