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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Wanted - Banjo for Perform CCBL - swap for CCL banjo?
« Last post by WillDutson on June 15, 2024, 01:51:46 PM »Thanks, worth a look; I'll see if the post length would gain enough height.
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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Wanted - Banjo for Perform CCBL - swap for CCL banjo?
« Last post by Bill21 on June 15, 2024, 12:00:10 PM »Would one of the two part rests from Axminster or Robert Sorby be of use to you?
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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Wanted - Banjo for Perform CCBL - swap for CCL banjo?
« Last post by WillDutson on June 15, 2024, 09:52:57 AM »Thanks, seems like a good solution.
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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Wanted - Banjo for Perform CCBL - swap for CCL banjo?
« Last post by Redwill on June 15, 2024, 09:33:07 AM » If me go with A ; Fabricate new tool rest.
I did just that, acquired a length of solid round bar of correct dia for the upright, plus some round stainless approx 2cm 3/4inch dia for the horizontal rest and had it welded to the bar. Local machine shop had the material (off cuts) and did this for me, finished with 4 rests of different lengths at less cost than one from the lathe makers in my case Vicmarc. To make it easy told the welder I was not looking for showroom finish just needed a strong weld ( quicker job for him) not pretty but practical and tool slides on the round bar with ease.
I did just that, acquired a length of solid round bar of correct dia for the upright, plus some round stainless approx 2cm 3/4inch dia for the horizontal rest and had it welded to the bar. Local machine shop had the material (off cuts) and did this for me, finished with 4 rests of different lengths at less cost than one from the lathe makers in my case Vicmarc. To make it easy told the welder I was not looking for showroom finish just needed a strong weld ( quicker job for him) not pretty but practical and tool slides on the round bar with ease.
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For Sale / Wanted / Wanted - Banjo for Perform CCBL - swap for CCL banjo?
« Last post by WillDutson on June 15, 2024, 08:55:10 AM »I've recently bought and refurbished a Perform CCBL. I've noticed that the tool rest is positioned 25mm too low. I believe this is due to the banjo being one from a CCL (64mm vs 89mm height)
Axminster can get the equivalent part, but would be a 6 month wait.
Any suggestions for making up the 25mm height (safely) to allow use of existing tool rest?
I'd appreciate some advice; should I:
a) buy/fabricate a taller tool rest (stiff enough?)
b) cut my losses and start again with another lathe
c) wait 6 months for the part from Axminster
Photo attached of my banjo/rest support. Also a screenshot of the proper ccbl banjo on someone else's lathe.
Many thanks
Will
Axminster can get the equivalent part, but would be a 6 month wait.
Any suggestions for making up the 25mm height (safely) to allow use of existing tool rest?
I'd appreciate some advice; should I:
a) buy/fabricate a taller tool rest (stiff enough?)
b) cut my losses and start again with another lathe
c) wait 6 months for the part from Axminster
Photo attached of my banjo/rest support. Also a screenshot of the proper ccbl banjo on someone else's lathe.
Many thanks
Will
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General Discussion / Re: Dust extraction - with a difference?
« Last post by Richard_C on June 14, 2024, 10:05:09 AM »All you are saving is the motor, you still need to own, and store, all the sucky bits that fit into the central pipework. Need a long sucky bit to reach around and under beds and things. Is it worth it? You are also tied in to a system that is part of the house, so you will need to maintain and replace the basement motor even if you are long past wanting a workshop down there.
After many iterations of house vacuum (over 50+ years) I ended up with the very basic dyson* battery operated stick, V7? perhaps. Replaced the battery after 4 years, otherwise still going strong and it has 2 stage filtration with a washable final filter. Now, you all say, it only runs for 20 minutes or so. Not enough. Yes but. Once upon a time vacuuming was an event, you dragged the cleaner out of the cupboard, fought the electric lead into submission and did the whole house. Now you just take it off the wall and do what's needed when needed in just a few minutes. No more 'cleaning days'.
Off now to suck up a few dead flies in the conservatory, might take all of 3 minutes to get the machine, do the job and put it back.
* other makes are available, not sure I would buy dyson again after he took loads of business support from UKGovt then shuffled off to Singapore to avoid tax. Plus his hand dryers are about 70dB and sound horrible in small spaces and en mass in public buildings.
After many iterations of house vacuum (over 50+ years) I ended up with the very basic dyson* battery operated stick, V7? perhaps. Replaced the battery after 4 years, otherwise still going strong and it has 2 stage filtration with a washable final filter. Now, you all say, it only runs for 20 minutes or so. Not enough. Yes but. Once upon a time vacuuming was an event, you dragged the cleaner out of the cupboard, fought the electric lead into submission and did the whole house. Now you just take it off the wall and do what's needed when needed in just a few minutes. No more 'cleaning days'.
Off now to suck up a few dead flies in the conservatory, might take all of 3 minutes to get the machine, do the job and put it back.
* other makes are available, not sure I would buy dyson again after he took loads of business support from UKGovt then shuffled off to Singapore to avoid tax. Plus his hand dryers are about 70dB and sound horrible in small spaces and en mass in public buildings.
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General Discussion / Re: Dust extraction - with a difference?
« Last post by jay on June 13, 2024, 11:45:34 PM » Dust collectors tend to be high volume low suction . Carpet cleaner vacs tend to be low volume ,high suction . I have found that dust collectors generally are very weak carpet vacs . As mentioned duct length ,pipe diameter and number of elbows radically reduce flow in either system . Central vac 90's are wider radius than plumbing 90's . My dust collector is about 35m2 /min but would not work well on carpet but swallows paste wax tins in a gulp ( don't ask how I know ) 
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General Discussion / Re: Dust extraction - with a difference?
« Last post by Bill21 on June 13, 2024, 04:33:32 PM »As Pete says, the DX1000 isn’t the most powerful vac on the market. If it were me I’d buy the pipe you intend to use and do a dummy run, checking the amount of suction at various points.
In addition, it may be worth checking out the manufacturers specifications for these centralised vac systems to see how much suction is needed. Good luck with the project and let us know how you get on if you proceed.
In addition, it may be worth checking out the manufacturers specifications for these centralised vac systems to see how much suction is needed. Good luck with the project and let us know how you get on if you proceed.
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General Discussion / Re: Dust extraction - with a difference?
« Last post by Mike313 on June 13, 2024, 01:48:53 AM »The DX1000 will be mounted just under the basement ceiling. What I had in mind is a vertical pipe from the top of the DX1000 straight up from basement through the ground floor hallway to first floor landing level with a vacuum port at about a foot above the hallway floor and the landing floor - a distance of about 15 feet. So not a great distance and a straight vertical run. I’m tempted to give it a go. I’m just wondering if someone has ever done it, or can see any snags in doing so . . . .
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General Discussion / Re: Dust extraction - with a difference?
« Last post by Twisted Trees on June 13, 2024, 12:03:14 AM »I know people with workshops in the basement, but I have no knowledge on vacuum cleaning. I have a wife who cleans up behind me 
The DX1000 is not the most powerful vac in the world and ducting length may be a factor to consider .
The DX1000 is not the most powerful vac in the world and ducting length may be a factor to consider .