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Here is an interesting webpage for those interested.

**LINK**

Hi Kevin, E-tech heat resistant engine enamel is good. Or in a smaller colour range at car shops is VHT exhaust paints.

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looks like Hopper beat me to it

Edited By Oldiron on 04/11/2018 12:39:27

Hi Cam. Welcome to the forum. I follow your channel. Very interesting. See you on Emma's live show chat sometimes.

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Hi Alan. I got my belt conversion kit from SPG Tools **LINK**

It was a reasonable price. All kits are made to order so you need to send them all the relevant measurements.

extract from email dated 22/10/15 :-

"Thank you for your order, Will you please send me some sizes. Screw centres from front to middle screws, also centres of front screws, motor shaft diameter, quill diameter below the thread. Depending on the age of the machine we find these dimensions do vary.Regards Brian (office) SPG Tools"

I hope this helps.

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Hi Howard. An update to the link for end mill sharpening.

Homeworkshop  Advert ID: 33969

Details:
Details:
End mill and slot drill re-grinding service offered for a donation to EACH.(East Anglia Children’s Hospice. Action has been approved by them)
Work is on an Alexander T&C grinder.
Shank dia. from 5mm to 16mm or imperial equivalent.
End lips only not O/D
HSS. 5 cutters for £8
Carbide 5 cutters for £15
Slitting saws please phone
You pay the postage.

Terms:
Price: £1.00
Post Only

Contact:
Geoff Josey
Wymondham
NR18
UK
01953548530

 

I hope this helps.

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Edited By Oldiron on 03/11/2018 12:50:44

Hi Rod I have used Driverguide for many years and have great results from them. **LINK**

No adds no emails except for one when you join. Joining is free.

Good Luck

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Yes it does.

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I also have stripped out many large and small printers for the screws and round bars. I have found that some of the real cheap rods are chromed mild steel. The majority though are stainless. Some magnetic some not. I keep them all as they will come in useful one day. They are all made to a very tight tolerance so handy for many applications.

Ideal for making studding and small parts.

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Try here:- **LINK** There are probably others available.

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Mmm Not sure if I could justify laying out what could probably be this years income for one of those. But a very nice item.

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I have one dial indicator that is permanently fitted with cranked finger. I find it very useful & easy to read without putting on the optivisor.

I got a box full of these in an auction lot and sold many on Ebay. Still have a few pieces left in that box somewhere I think.

To the original OP, you will not go wrong with both types as they have their own separate uses

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Edited By Oldiron on 01/11/2018 10:43:34

Hi Try the advertiser in the right column. **LINK** Never used them myself but others on this site have. If they cannot do it I imagine they know someone who can.

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Andrew, if you are registered with Drobox you only have to sign in to download the clip. Worked perfectly for me.

I have no idea of the make of the grinder either.

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for the fine bladed hacksaw. I have shortened several scales with one.

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Keep an eye on **LINK** There is a chap that advertises there quite often. He does a sharpening service and proceeds go to charity. I think he does only the tips and not the flutes. I have his details somewhere but seem to have misplaced them for now. If I can find them I will post them.

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Never heard that petrol is illegal to use for cleaning parts in the home shop. ( how could it be stopped) Must be 1000's using it in this country alone.

Probably frowned upon in an industrial setting.

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Going on Saturday as usual

Could be that you are using much to slow a spindle speed and too fast advancement. I find these tip tools cut much better at higher speeds.

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To lift or not to lift will always be a debatable subject. When I did my time the instructor always told us " lifting the file and banging it back down was a waste of effort, Just remove all down pressure and draw the file backwards which helps to eject any chips attached to the file" " always finish on a forward stroke." ( no comments pls Whether this was right or wrong I had no idea at the time and still don't so I have followed that routine ever since. The use of a file card at regular intervals is the key to file life as far as I can see. With the advancement of modern methods I have no wish to find out whether a file can be worn out or not by my physical exertions.

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If this is a tool post of any description I cannot see how to tighten it in the Tee or compound slot. The body and the T nut part appear to be machined as one piece. Why would anyone place that broken tap where it is ?

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Edited By Oldiron on 21/09/2018 16:05:17