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Offline rob8420

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New Lathe Yipee
« on: December 07, 2011, 10:50:52 AM »
Hi just thought i would share my new bit of work shop equipment could of done with it before i started the buggy but couldn't afford it then, but it is amazing how useful it is!!

Yesterday i complede my first bush and done another today not atually for buggy but its all practice.

Its a little john lathe 1950ish 5"x24"












Also has anyone got any little tips and tricks for a newcomer for the lathe

Many Thanks
Robin
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Offline fabr

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Re: New Lathe Yipee
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2011, 12:42:43 PM »
buy this cheapo tool set. Best thing you will ever do. The surface finish will improve dramatically.     http://www.wttool.com/index/page/category/category_id/15726/
« Last Edit: December 08, 2011, 06:35:07 AM by masterfabr »
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