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I think that is 1 ½ copper pipe it comes type K, L & M for wall thickness. Trying to fined it metric could problem most Americans would use pipe sizes. Just look up internet under pipe. Dave

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One many uses for lathe was line boring engines back around 1900 . Witch can still be done today . Back 1900 they would make a jig to hold the casting on lathe carriage. Most lathes back in 1900 had tee slots for jig to bolted to carriage. Manufacturer would use lathe for almost everything...

I am hoping others post other uses for lathes . I have it paints lines shafts. Note use bedway covers I like plywood with cleats to hold in place Winding coils. Please post your other uses I hope photos too. Dave

Here few more on no points magneto only uses a magnetic on the flywheel Simple to build or buy. Dave

The new small engines today they very simple electronic circuit and just fire plug ever stoke using the magnetic on the flywheel. Like Predator engines from HF. I think it was in popular mechanics magazine they had using a electric eye back in 1960's Dave

Here I have works great Install a Aloris tool post too. https://www.walmart.com/ip/8x14-2250rpm-Mini-Metal-Lathe-w-600W-Brushed-Motor-for-DIY-Wood-Metal-Work-More/5116832219 Dave

Most on 6 volts was plus ground. The 12 volt when to negative ground. I switched tractors and forklift to 12 voltage. Started real good on 12 volts use a 6 volt starter. Dave

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Even at $40.00 it still cheap over making your own points. . Photo cell also good option. Some use magnetic type too. It is changing times and electronics are replacing the old metal points. I saw back in 1960's Dave

My ok to polish the knives today as long not over 10 minutes. It get 108° F [42° C] This what used to polish the knives. Hope you put your other uses for your mini lathe here for all to see. Dave

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I do not the computer hard drive but back the data. I would reinstall Windows at this point. The two computers I have are both for windows 11. The other one on windows 10 was built for windows 10. Dave

Do you know Windows 11 updates takes at times over hour or more and may need more than one restart. This to keep your computer safe. Dave

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I have one laptop updated to 11 to other came with 11. It will update a lot. Microsoft is trying keep up with viruses. Windows 10 is not as good. I do have tower on windows 10 but it is not on the internet. Was your computer designed to take windows 11? Dave FYI Windows 11 updates a lot...

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Today look a plexiglass rod I just received. Planning first trying making game pieces and later a engine. I have used a lot of UHMW This first time for turning plexiglass. Before start I have install a new toilet flush valve Any comments on plexiglass?

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