A candlrstick i made years ago
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A Chuckin' Conundrum
I've turned the above so far on a faceplate. I was planing to then mount it on an expanding jaw on my Vicmarc 100 chuck using the hollowed rings on the underside. The largest hole is 93mm diameter / 7mm deep but not dovetailed. The second inner ring is 74mm diam / 18mm deep. There is a 22mm hole drilled right through. I only have a 47mm jaw! It is gnarly oak so I need some grip. I could buy a 72mm jaw (at a cost) but the hole is still not dovetailed (It is essentially reverse dovetaield to grip a lid which currenlty fits very nicely!). I'm looking for better and cheaper suggestions.
I could lighlty grip it on my 47mm jaw and turn a tenon and then part that off when finished (it will shorten the end result)?
Any ideas welcome
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Polishing Kit
The club has been approached with the offer of various polishing materials (there also stains and waxes not included in the photo). Asking £18 but may negotiate.
They are locarted in Clun. If interested contact Eleanor Smith ele@elandjsmith.plus.com
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Bandsaw
I'm looking to purchase a bandsaw for about £300 and I have narrowed it down to 3 possible contenders.
Record BS250 10"
Rutland
Charnwood BS250 10" inc stand
I would appreciate any feedback , positive or negative, on which one to choose from all your years of experience between you.
Many thanks.
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Graham Hewitt
Jun 30
Ian,
I got a second-hand Charnwood 350 a few months ago - seems exaclty the same as the 250, just a bit bigger. All good so far: solid build and easy to set up, adjust etc. The Rise & Fall guard was stuck when I got it. Easy to remove and clean out. There is some back&forth movement on the blade, which I think is due to the 2 wheels not being exactly aligned. Charnwood tech support is fantastic. Following a quick call to discuss the issue they sent some instructions on how to adjust and fix it(which I will do when I get time). Interestingly the brand for the instructions is Rikon. I think it is exaclty the same bandsaw and maybe another brand worth looking at? Probably all made in China by the same manufacturer.
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Hi Paul, I think I probably meant a jam Mount, not friction. Made an oak “male” ” to tightly fit into the hole. Not a flat plate for friction. Was turning it this morning. All held tight and done 👍🏻