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Thank you guys for the suggestion. I will try the suggestion to clamp the work piece to the sadle of my lathe. Will see if I may have to get a small v block to help me out. Thank you again for replies very much appreciated all if the suggeestions. Regards

Hi all I am very new to home workshop and recently just bought a 12x7 small bench lathe c2 seig. I am trying to drill long hole 150 mm length into 20x20 aluminium (length wise).my drill press quill is not long enough to go that deep because it is a small drill and my option is using my lathe...

Thank you for all the reply Catminer: sent you a PM Thanks

Thank you for all the replies. yes, I wish I don't have to follow the size and go with the more common one as you guys suggested. Reason I go with the size mentioned is becuase I am trying to tap a hole for fuel barb (which the thread comes with the thread 8/32) - not sure if this is the term...

Hi all, I am from DownUnder Australia. I am very new to this hobby - hoping I will be able to learn from you guys. working as a computer tech and doing some small projects using lathes and drill etc ..when i get a chance. I only have a small 7x 10 lathe. and still learning onw how to do it...

hi all, Firstly I am a newbie. I am wondering if someone will be able to guide me to the right direction. I have bought a small tap with the writing on the package as 8/32 . the place where I bought it sell this tap quite expensive. I am trying to find the same item on ebay but when I search...