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Hello! Like many others on this 'ere Forum I have a Seig C2 mini-lathe. It is good in many ways, but one of the most irritating features of it is the location and alteration of the setting (angle) of the topslide. This involves winding the cross-slide right out to expose two otherwise hidden...

Hello! I have modified my X2 mill and fitted it with a power feed for the x axis. To do this I have used a 24v geared motor which seems to work very well. I am indebted to others on this Forum who have done the same modification for their work and suggestions as to how they went about it. My...

Hello! I have a 12" Pratt Bernurd chuck that is showing signs of its age on my equally elderly Nuttall lathe (bed date 1.4.59). Its a great lathe. I was wondering whether anyone has had any experience or knowledge about regrinding lathe jaws in situ to bring them back to true to facilitate...

Hello! I am making some angle plates that will be screwed together and buttressed for use with my newly acquired rotary table. I intend to use umbrako bolts for this purpose. I have however heard of a 'metal glue' that can assist in providing both strength and rigidity in this type of...

Hello! I find it easier to ask silly questions rather than making stupid (and expensive) mistakes, so here goes: I have recently acquired a Vertex 6" rotary table to use under a small milling machine and while much of its operation is intuitive I would like to be able to read up on how to use...

Hello! My name is Bill, known as Steamboat Willie both here and on the Mamod and Other Model Steam Forum. I like model steam and model boats, so it seemed a good handle, reflective of the combination of these two interests. I live in Canberra, Australia. I am an amateur hack hobby machinist...

Hello! I am wanting to obtain two AAD 1250 tool holders, made in Germany, with a 13mm gap for the tool to suit an original Multifix Suisse -Aa- toolpost. I have been looking but with little success. I am located in Canberra, Australia. Can anyone help me with some leads for recommended suppliers...