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Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) would probably work. It is used as a mold release in the molding of fiberglass parts. Usually bought from the same guys who sell you glass roving, woven glass cloth, carbon fiber, etc.... If you cannot find any I'll mail you enough to do the job.... half a teaspoon would...

Very nice, indeed!!

Kiwi2.... a fine engine. I LIKE IT!!

Tarnish Shield by Rio Grand is used extensively in the jewelry trade to prevent tarnishing of finished jewelry. It cost about $18.00 a gallon. The part is soaked for 15min to half an hour and then rinsed with water. I've used it on lots of silver and gold and just a bit on brass and it seems...

This might be completely off base but you might check the cutting edge of your bit, especially if it's an indexable carbide bit and check that your bit holder is locking down tight. I had a similar experience once making an almost identical cut. I was in a hurry and was taking a too heavy cut...

Kosmos... a really fine effort! billy

Try here.... http://www.schsm.org/html/downloads.html good luck, billy

What a nice engine. I like this!

Send me an email at [email protected] and I'll scan the manual (it's only ten pages) and email it to you. Probably what is missing from your table is a dividing plate or filler which leaves the degree dial floating free.... that's the way mine was when I got it and it took me awhile to figure out...

Pat, If Mark dosen't have what you need, I do and will be glad to send it to you. Operating Instructions and Parts List for #73123 Rotary Table. (LS-12) Billy

To add a bit to what Henry said ( excellent info): it has been my experience that gold that has been remelted and cast more than once or maybe twice will change color depending on what it has been alloyed with, usually taking on a pinkish hue. This can be improved by bursting (a process using...