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Quiet? Try this.

Given that you all want something to discuss, how about this? I posted it elsewhere, but didn't get much interest. I ha...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by clifford.coggin
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by clifford.coggin

Quiet....!

Have we had a death in the family? -- Chris Edwards (in deepest Dorset) "....there *must* be an easier way!"
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Mustardmender-one
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by Mustardmender-one

Harrison L5 Lathe for sale

Harrison Gap Bed L5 lathe for sale Single phase 3 foot bed Reverse Screw cutting Sliding feed/surfacing feed 3 jaw chuc...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kcgoodye
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by kcgoodye

Approximate weight of ML7

Does anyone know the approximate weight of an ML7 lathe? I can't seem to find it listed on the Myford website. I'd like...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alanb+news
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by alanb+news

Torx sizes

I have found more horrible Torx cap head screws - big ones for which I don't have a key. I don't understand the sizing...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by oldnoccer
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by oldnoccer

Collapse Gauge

Anyone know what a 'collapse gauge' looks like in the context of crimping hydraulic hoses? Googling produces recommendat...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andrew
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by andrew

Anyone home at Myford yet?

--Have a problem with my Super 7 and would prefer *not* to telephone them from California! Does anyone know if they're...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by steamer
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by steamer

OT: Anyone got a Philips PW6515 28" Widescreen TV?

Anyone got a Philips PW6515 28" Widescreen TV? If so, I need some configuration setup information accessed from the serv...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by panuno95-ukrec
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

Caring and feeding an Edwards speedivac?

Hi! A Edwards vacuum pump "speedivac" got a new home. :-)) Thank you Bob! Right after checking wether it runs, I checke...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by muellernick
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by muellernick

Gates hydraulic hose crimper

A bit OT but does anyone have experience with / recognise this Gates hydraulic hose crimper that followed me home recen...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andrew
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by andrew

Hand taps with centring hole?

Hi Does anybody know of a source for hand taps with a centring hole in the top of the tap. The holes are 60 degrees and...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paul.morrey
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by paul.morrey

Harrison L5 Headstock Oil?

Morning all, Now the 'Great Machine Tool move' has been completed and I have the tools back in some sort of order I fee...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by david.sanderson
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by david.sanderson

Help ! New lathe

I've just installed one of these: http://tinyurl.com/2m58dc :into the workshop and cannot for the life of me get the sp...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bornforty
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by bornforty

Vacuum control switch

Does anyone know where you would obtain a cheap variable 'pressure' switch to control a 12V motor driving an ex-diesel...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by steveaddyatdsl.pipex.com
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by steveaddyatdsl.pipex.com

very odd legs.

. I called into "Half New Penny Tools" in Salisbury today - as one does - and during the usual inspection of the stock...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Mike
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by Mike