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Will alcohol have any effect on epoxy if I use that to help fasten part of a brass fuel tank? I just want to make sure the alcohol will not break down the joint. thanks Rick

I recently got a BD 920W Jet Lathe and have a few questions. I'd like to hear from someone who has this lathe. The instruction book doesn't seem to answer them. These ? are specific to this lathe and I don't want to bore the entire forum with them. Thanks Rick

I am going to be making a small brass fuel tank for my stirling engine and will be soldering the end caps on. Plans call for using brass tubing 1.375 OD and 1.312 ID. The end pieces are 1.313 diameter, .062 thick. Question is I am trying to avoid a mess and keep the nice brass finish. Any tips...

I have a small 9x20 lathe and need to turn small parts. I normally turn from 1/2 inch to 1/16" and would like to know what kind of collets are available. My bore is 25/32". The spindle mount is 1 1/2 X 8. Spindle taper is MT-3. Any info or web site info would be helpful. Thanks in advance. Rick

Does anyone have any experience turning rings for jewelry uses? Or maybe someone could point me to a reference. I would like to know about the types of mandrels or jigs to hold them in a lathe. I need to work both inside and outside. The ID will be different so the setups need some adjustment...