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New lathe

alpha1

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I have taken delivery of a new lathe. Well new to me anyway I purchased it of Bill Mooney,s Grandson Lee.
Its a small Axminster variable speed wood lathe. It came with a chuck several tool rests and some other bits and pieces. Up to now I have been using a modified metal lathe. Im looking forward to getting it set up and having a go. Up to now I have been limited to making pens Im looking forward to bigger projects now I have wood lathe.
 
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alan morrison said:
Enjoy your new lathe Dave.
Where's the pictures?
Alan
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Its currently sitting on the floor of my workshop/shed I will set it up at the weekend and maybe take some pictures. I'm not very good with pictures. On a more positive note, I have sold 7 pens this week and donated 4 to charity. I have been asked to make some more pens and all this on a metal lathe so I'm hoping to up my game now I have a wood lathe.
 
Bill Mooney

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alpha1 said:
Hi Bill I noticed Lee had some magnetic lamps to lighten up the workshop he said you would know where to purchase them. I could do with a couple my self.
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Amazon or eBay. They are sewing machine led lights. You will probably have to fit a plug because they sometimes come with flat internal terminals.
 
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I’m not a fan of the multi light LED’s so I got one of the single LED goose neck lamps from IKEA and it provides really good light.
 
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I remember receiving my lathe. Lovely feeling and could not do without it.
Get in there ......:banana:

PS. 7 pens!!! .... It took me six months, You obviously have the acumen. Well done.

Cheers
Frederick
 
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