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by pollys1dad
Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drill Speed For Countersinking Into Phenolic Sheet
Replies: 11
Views: 4670

Re: Drill Speed For Countersinking Into Phenolic Sheet

I've worked with nylons, UHMW's, teflon etc, but not that stuff. Speeds must me slow to ovoid overheating. I'd give 'em a call: http://www.tufnol.com/materials-full/paper-laminates/tufnol-grade-1p-13-standard-size.aspx As far as Steve's concern of the drill bit grabbing & climbing when you dril...
by pollys1dad
Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drill Speed For Countersinking Into Phenolic Sheet
Replies: 11
Views: 4670

Re: Drill Speed For Countersinking Into Phenolic Sheet

SteveHGraham wrote:I can't tell if you're drilling holes, but if you are, hold the work down. Plastic likes to climb up drill bits. It also likes to catch and spin.
OK thanks.
by pollys1dad
Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drill Speed For Countersinking Into Phenolic Sheet
Replies: 11
Views: 4670

Drill Speed For Countersinking Into Phenolic Sheet

Hi all, I've got some 3mm thick phenolic sheet to make a zero clearance insert for my tablesaw. I'm using a single flute countersinking bit. My floor standing drill press is 550 watts and has the following speeds. 190,290,310,420,470,490,610,680,740, 765. I think is correct to use a low speed so not...
by pollys1dad
Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Do I Get These 10 mm Nuts Undone On A Mobile Base?
Replies: 15
Views: 5165

Re: How Do I Get These 10 mm Nuts Undone On A Mobile Base?

Hi everyone, Thanks for replies,what I think I will try doing is cut some 3/4 inch ply to a square shape so is just over the edge of the corner brackets, then slacken off all the nuts, put a couple of solid concrete building blocks on top of the plywood. This way the adjustment of the mobile base, s...
by pollys1dad
Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Do I Get These 10 mm Nuts Undone On A Mobile Base?
Replies: 15
Views: 5165

How Do I Get These 10 mm Nuts Undone On A Mobile Base?

Hi, I've bought a Draper Mortiser for my woodwork. I also bought a Clarke mobile base. I had to cut some of the sections off this with a small angle grinder so would be a good fit. Tightened up all the nuts as tight as I could get them.Without the mortiser resting on the mobile base, I found it has ...
by pollys1dad
Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps
Replies: 28
Views: 8811

Re: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps

Will that be OK? Am about to email them asking if sulfer based. Short answer: I think the product you have will be just fine for your application. Long answer: I've never heard of that particular brand, but then, I'm in Canada. I Googled it and found Tensilcut is branded Lubetech. It certainly look...
by pollys1dad
Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps
Replies: 28
Views: 8811

Re: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps

I have two strainers from the kitchen department, of the big box store. They are about 8 inch with ears and handle for straining sauces and juices, a fine screen. laid together, they will only pass a very fine particle, and I use them to strain cutting oil in use, and coolant on the mill. ( The mil...
by pollys1dad
Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps
Replies: 28
Views: 8811

Re: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps

Hi thanks very much for your detailed reply. The cutting oil I have, shown in one of the photos. Is discribed as, " TENSILCUT RT NEAT CUTTING OIL , THIS SUPERP PRODUCT IS A PREMIUM QUALITY LIQUID CUTTING OIL This product has very high levels of EP (extreme pressure) additive and is used as a ta...
by pollys1dad
Sat Nov 21, 2015 6:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps
Replies: 28
Views: 8811

Re: Thread Steel Pipe To Make Woodworking Pipe Clamps

OK thanks, I'll give it a go in next day or so and will let you know how I get on.
Enjoy your day.
Cheers :)