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    Thanks I'll try these and maybe Walsh's as well.

    Thanks I'll try these and maybe Walsh's as well.
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    Thanks Dennis. The problem I have is that I...

    Thanks Dennis.

    The problem I have is that I need to remove the cable from the handpiece and although I know how to do this with a Foredom I can't work out how to do this with a Milbro. I have...
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    That's the problem, I hadn't lubricated it...

    That's the problem, I hadn't lubricated it properly and it's rusting. I have had this motor for around 25 years but never really been sure how or where to lubricate it. The instructions that came...
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    Thanks Aurarius. I haven't actually bought...

    Thanks Aurarius.

    I haven't actually bought the new one yet as I want to get the old one off first if possible.

    Looking at Cookson's photo it is not that clear but it looks as though one end is...
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    Milbro cable replacement

    Hi

    Does anyone know how to replace a cable on a Milbro pendant drill with a fixed handpiece? I can't seem to disconnect the cable at the handpiece end.

    Thanks
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    I only use two, the blue to start and the white...

    I only use two, the blue to start and the white to finish. I also have the orange for a final finish but rarely use it as the white seems pretty good to me.
  7. Thread: Orca torch

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    I ordered a regulator and hose fitting from the...

    I ordered a regulator and hose fitting from the suppliers George suggested. I made certain there was no leakage with a clip either end and I now have a working Orca torch which is great. Lovely fine...
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    Thanks for your help George. I'll try to sort it...

    Thanks for your help George. I'll try to sort it out but if I get stuck maybe you won't mind if I bother you again.
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    After using a converted grinder for years and...

    After using a converted grinder for years and being reluctant to invest so much in a polisher with built in extraction I finally bought a polisher with integral cowls which collect most of the muck....
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    Thanks George. My concern is making sure all the...

    Thanks George. My concern is making sure all the different fittings fit together Ok. I'm guessing that it's a 5mm hose and so the suppliers ought to be able to advise me. If you have already gone...
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    Orca torch

    I think I have probably made a mistake by buying an Orca from an ebay shop following a recommendation.
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    Thanks for your encouraging comments everyone....

    Thanks for your encouraging comments everyone. I'm so pleased you liked them.
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    I love flowers too and here is my entry. They are...

    I love flowers too and here is my entry. They are sterling silver with a hint of gold plating.35943595
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    I don't know whether this is any help but I do...

    I don't know whether this is any help but I do quite a bit of roller texturing and doming and I like very shallow domes. I got a woodturner to make me a concave block which is much shallower than...
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    Thanks Kwant. I've just checked out Carole's...

    Thanks Kwant. I've just checked out Carole's aluminium jewellery which has just made me even more determined to work it all out!
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    I've checked and it does seem to be ready...

    I've checked and it does seem to be ready coloured unfortunately.
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    anodised aluminium

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    I want to have a go at colouring anodised aluminium but cannot find a supplier for the metal. I bought a couple of offcuts from an ebay shop but they're not in great condition and are not taking...
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    My tools often get condensation on them so I have...

    My tools often get condensation on them so I have become quite good at tackling this. I do use WD40 if I need to clean tools up but I like to give the rollers on my mill a good coat of vaseline which...
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    Thanks for the advice. Cooksons also contacted...

    Thanks for the advice. Cooksons also contacted Durston for me and they assure me it will be OK too but it's good to know there are other uses for it.
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    Sorry to disappoint you Dennis. I'm not very good...

    Sorry to disappoint you Dennis. I'm not very good at this and posted it in the wrong place! What I wanted to know was whether a ring stretcher would stretch heavy rings - 2mm to 4mm thick. I guess it...
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    Ring stretchers

    sorry error!
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