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Use something like zinnser primer to seal the surface. There is a good reason why we have used oil based paints for decades. So many problems arise with water based rubbish.
Bob

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Ah ok fairy nuff.

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It is slightly strange having a on half a slot on the right. Other ones on ebay have a full length slot.

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No fence, no riving knife, no crown guard,no mitre gauge, unloved.
About the only appealing feature for amateurs is single phase
Ebay it and see how it goes.
Bob

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Possibly. Some lathe motors have bespoke shaft lengths which makes finding a replacement a challenge.

Finger crossed that it lasts anyway.

Bob

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The problem is the brand. Built down to a price. It will possibly be OK as motor wire is typically rated to 60 c operating temperature. The capacitor won't like running that hot so hopefully it is mounted externally and will be cooler. If it does fail ( motor will not start) it is cheap to replace. ...

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I've given trying to sell on eBay mainly for the reasons above.
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You might find a local retired woodworker who would be happy for casual work. But the big challenge will be finding someone to work to the same standards as you adopt ( high or low lol) and that you can get on with. Delegation of work is difficult to start with. The other way is to take someone on f...

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You can use the cam fixings designed for the job or screw through and plug the holes perhaps?
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Sounds very expensive to me.
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There should be another plate somewhere on the motor giving electrical parameters without which it is difficult to know the type of starter needed. If all six terminals are connected to six wires going where a starter would have been then it will be a star delta motor. If the six terminals have stra...

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OK It maybe a more complex problem with the starting circuit. Very difficult to diagnose by email lol

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Shellac sanding sealer can be useful with timbers that tend to go blotchy with stain.
It is also useful to seal end grain which would go much darker than with the grain.
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I doubt that a used one would be any cheaper.

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You can get cheaper inverters eg hhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5HP-4KW-VFD ... 2854666790 but I do wonder what the quality is like although they have a 2y warranty.

I tend to buy second hand, known brand ones for my projects.

Bob

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That Amazon capacitor looks a fine substitute but watch out for the delivery clause - "arrive after Christmas" Ebay vendors seem more on the ball http://tinyurl.com/yd7paghf I'm glad you found my motor paper useful. In principle your Sagar motor should run fine in delta from a 240v in 240v...

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Thanks for the PM. I will reply here just in case it helps others searching in the future. There are three faults, in order of probability, that give rise to the symptoms described. 1) Faulty capacitor 2) defective centrifugal switch - internal to the motor 3) defective starter winding. Nearly alway...

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Try using the sagulator. Each side of your pond could be considered as a shelf on its side?
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I'd go for halving joints with a step and repeat jig for a tablesaw with dado head.
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Result! Just what this forum is about!

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Most lathes need the spindle taking out to thread a new belt on. Quite how you do that will vary from machine to machine.

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You have the advantage over us - you have the machine there in front of you!

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Just to show how makers rip you off for parts, that belt today from bearing boys is £4.70!!

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I think that is the problem Mark

The transformer always draws current and is triggering the dust collector.
The op needs a cleverer trigger switch that measures real power drawn not just current.
Probably needs to be designed specially for the job.
Bob

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Hi Paul,

There is something adrift with the measurements you give and that part number?

ALN 20 is supposed to be 47 OD, ID 20 and 14 wide and fitted with two rubber seals.

Bob

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Virtually all bearing are standard parts. You should find some numbers on the bearing usually on the shields. Off all else fails measure OD ID and width and post back here and I can tell you the bearing number and sources. As a general rule never buy bearings as manufacturers spare as they will rip ...

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Hi Stew, Sadly in life you bump into a few folk like this. Some are just natural takers, others can develop a grumpy or depressive side due to all sorts of reasons. In my book the worst are those who are as nice as pie one day and treat you like something stuck on their shoe the next. I just avoid t...

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Ignore him and get on with your woodwork!
Bob

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If you have acne and pimples on your tool I'd seek medical help at the local STD centre!
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I had to think long and hard before reducing my cabinet saw fence by about 400mm to get it in the shop and be able to pass by as well.

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Looks very nice! Envious or what! My shop is long and narrow so I can't fit anything like that in. Can't help with the manual but that type of saw is going to be much like others mechically and for electrical info sadly even the original manuals don't always have much if anything of real help when t...

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Thanks Geoff for confirming what I feared.
I did one job of dining chairs with foaming PU and masked off all the squeeze out areas but it took ages.

I think I'll stick to my policy of only using PU for the more "agricultural" jobs!

Bob

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I must admit I rarely use pu as I found it difficult to clean up fully and the damage only showed up when staining/finishing the project.
Is the everbuild pu d4 easier to clean up than other foaming pu types?
Bob

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Apart from it not being polyurethane that is

Agreed, it is a good GP wood glue
Bob

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Should work ok and you could run a beading router cutter along the glue line to draw the eye away from the join.

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Yes you are correct Roger. The horsewhisperer likes planer shavings whereas the chickenman is happy with saw dust and or shavings. I will not pass on anything containing MDF dust or waste from exotic woods such as Iroko in case of alergy problems. The council get that in the bottom of the wheely bin...

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People who keep chickens and horses always seem to want sawdust I'm not producing commercial quantities but post on Freecycle when I have excess gets rid of it.
In winter months scrap wood goes for firewood easily also via Freecycle
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Bear in mind that these will be very slippery after a winter or so. Consider building in handrails and texturing the tread surface in some way to increase grip. Pressure wash regularly. Or use masonry instead!
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Have a look round boating places. Nearly everything is stainless steel or buy SS angle and make your own.

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Totally agree. Apart from keeping iron and steel away from oak. The overriding rule for outdoor work is never mix metals as electrolytic effects will accelerate corrosion.
Bob

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