Here is a list of all the postings Mark P. has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Broadband woes |
11/08/2022 14:59:35 |
I changed from BT to Vodafone for my broadband and home phone mainly because there was no line rental with Vodafone, my monthly phone bill is around £36 I get unlimited download too. My mobile has been PAYG with Vodafone for 25+ years. Regards Mark P.
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Thread: Chinese lathe vee belt |
02/07/2022 16:10:41 |
When I did the same to my WM250 I used SPZ taperlock pulleys which gave me a good choice of belts at reasonable prices. Mark P. |
Thread: Imperial v Metric Measures |
11/04/2022 14:57:23 |
I tend to use whatever system of measurement is appropriate at the time. Mark P. |
Thread: Material for wheels |
08/04/2022 16:35:44 |
How about some large bore steel tube / pipe. Mark P. |
Thread: Paint question |
20/11/2021 14:44:42 |
Maybe you could go over it with satin lacquer if compatible? Mark P |
Thread: Chuck Guard |
03/11/2021 11:30:08 |
My WM 250 lathe and my Warco VMC both came with chuck guards, I removed them as they were in the way. I couldn't see what I was doing close to the chuck on the lathe, and the one on the VMC fouled the vice. Mark P.
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Thread: Chain Protection Sleeve |
06/10/2021 12:37:12 |
How about a bit of polythene tube or a bit of hose pipe? Mark P |
Thread: Hello Chuck |
05/09/2021 14:11:50 |
I use a 1 - 10mm keyless chuck on my lathe, probably a far eastern one, not had any problems with it.
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Thread: Cutting holes in copper |
10/05/2021 18:20:36 |
How about clamping it between two pieces of plywood and using a hole saw? Mark P.
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Thread: There may be a delay in some deliveries ... |
24/03/2021 18:29:32 |
Mr Philips must have been the navigation officer. Mark P. |
Thread: WM16B Draw Bar |
03/01/2021 13:56:09 |
I used to use an Austin mini brake adjusting spanner when I had my WM16. Mark P. |
Thread: Basic Maths: A Lost Art |
21/11/2020 16:37:23 |
Spare a thought for those of us who suffer with dyscalcula, not everyone is a mathematical genius. Mark P. |
Thread: I’m struggling! |
25/10/2020 09:20:23 |
Hi John, mine is about 6 years old, I don't think that they would change the spec but a call to Warco would confirm it. Regards Mark P. |
24/10/2020 17:41:08 |
Hi John, the belts are A750 and A900, that's what fit my Warco VMC. Regards Mark P. |
Thread: Circuit board repair |
15/08/2020 15:15:08 |
Hi Dave, you could probably get a new board from Arc Euro trade. Regards Mark P. |
Thread: The cost of cheap (Free) materials |
22/06/2020 17:03:10 |
Being time rich and monetary poor, I tend to use scrap bin materials. Mark P. |
Thread: Mag Base |
28/02/2020 18:25:48 |
Would it be the same for magnetic chucks? Mark P. |
Thread: Cleaning an old lathe |
15/02/2020 12:18:59 |
If it was mine I would steam clean it. Mark P. |
Thread: Clarke cl 500 |
04/02/2020 19:02:57 |
John, have a look on ebay, loads there and I think that Machine Mart sell motors cheaper than £400. Mark P. |
Thread: Honda Brake Cable |
18/01/2020 18:42:10 |
How about buying a longer similar one and cutting it down? Worked for m Mark P. |
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