Member postings for Mark P.

Hi Steve.thought that all it was ,will leave well alone but it was only a thought.

Regards Pailo.

Hi chaps,does anyone know about or have any thoughts on this speed controller on Ebay would it be any good for a small lathe or a waste of money?

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Edited By David Clark 1 on 06/05/2012 16:57:54

I don't think that these prices are over the top,can you take a 20Kg package from Lands End to John O Groats for 20 quid?

Pailo.

Thanks chaps,food for thought.

Pailo.

Hi all can anyone suggest any uses for used brake discs?

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Dremel no,angle grinder yes!

Pailo.

Hi John, a copy of the instruction book and assembly sheets would be welcome if you come across them. I was given this machine yesterday by the wifes friends husband,thought it would make an interesting restoration project,what size motor are you using for yours I thought a 1/4 horse would be about right.

Regards Pailo.

Hello,after looking at Tony's website I think that it maybe The Norfolk lathe.

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Thanks for the info chaps,sorry that my post was all over the place but havn't got the hang of posting photos! Anyway have had a look at lathes uk website and hav gleaned some more info.Any thoughts on this lathe?

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Hi all.Can anyone out there identify this lathe? Here are a few dimensions of it,12" between centres,21" over all,2" centre height,1 1/2" wide dovetail bed,the tailstock has a taper bore much smaller than MT1. It has a 4-1 backgear.I don't think that it is that old because it has plastic handwheels.It needs a bit of TLC. Regards Pailo.

Edited By David Clark 1 on 15/04/2012 16:17:47

Wolfie,remember that aluminium has a grain running along it similar to wood,always try to bend across the grain,also polish the sides of the bend to reduce the possibility of cracking.Annealing it should help with bending go with the soap method.

Pailo.

I like to see screw slots lined up.attention to detail.

Pailo.

Jason I quite agree with Wolfie about the need for table stops,and the accuracy of the scales on the more budget range of millers. If someone can come up with some ideas I would also be interested.

Mark P.

Old aircraft engineers proverb, if in doubt give it a clout.

regards Mark P

You could try e machineshop it's free and quite user friendly.

Regards Pailo.