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I have researched the clearvue forum, but with only limited success.

Thanks Jim, I intend to exhaust outside but the cyclone must be inside and I don't want to build a cabinet around it. i just don't have the room. hence why i want to make it as quiet as possible with...

I have made a dust collector blower (and cyclone) using Bill Pentz design and using a Clearvue impeller. made entirely from thick mild steel sheet. using a 3 phase motor.240v 50 hz. australia (not...

Baxter, I understand your interest in trying to find the best option, but for what its worth I don't think that balance means very much with wood turning handles. With tennis rackets and golf clubs...

Jake, As you mention, it comes down to personal preference. However, if you are looking at anything with tools then the features that make life easier are worth considering. Have you considered the...

Joe, You won't go wrong with the Vicmarc, they are a great chuck. have you considered using a 'dough nut' chuck. You can make your own and if made with safety in mind, can be very effective for...

Joe, while I have not used their handle it looks very similar to the Exocet handle that I have. while cam lock handles are OK , they are very limited. IMO. A collet style handle, like the Kelton ER...

To clarify, the Vermec 110 chuck is great (beautifully made) but are no longer being made and they only suited the smaller VM90/100 Vicmarc jaws and Nova jaws. Not the larger VM120 and 150 jaws etc...

Michael, I am not 100% sure but perhaps they are adding the extra threaded hole for a side handle ( if your using the handle for hollowing etc) assuming that it is typically an 8mm thread, like their...

Dan, did Kel happen to mention that his latest hollowing rig uses an ER32 collet system. with 1mm clamping range capacity for each collet, so there are no problems with different sized shafts, no...

Lance, if you are thinking of buying a hollowing rig you may think about contacting Kelton, as I believe they are working on releasing a new version of their hollowing rig. (their old version is on...

Bernie, not sure what that means, without seeing the book. I wonder if it refers to the type of face plates that companies like Vermec make?

www.vermec.com

I hope this helps.

Mike you might consider watching the videos by Wilford on the Kelton handles
http://www.kelton.co.nz/index_store.html

Seems like they have helped him with his hand issues.

I hope this helps

Dick, Many years ago I looked at the 3M units ( Dustmaster etc) but was put off by the price. Parts are so expensive. A replacement visor was over $100. While my Protector brand unit (which is almost...

Mark, I understand your problems. While we can source some items in Australia, I ended up buying my impellor from Ed at Clearvue. Great service and posting it to Australia was still much cheaper than...

Mark, I came across a web site that might help,have a look at http://www.ablett.jp/workshop/cyclone.htm

I have made 5 of the mini's (for myself and friends) and they work great.
I am presently...

Johnny, I don't think the excel spreadsheet will allow for a motor size above 5hp. Have you tried emailling Bill for help?
From what I have read on his site ( and the spreadsheets etc) You could...

David, P&N tools have been around for 'decades' in Australia. They have generally been a 'good all rounder' regarding value for money/quality. Not as nice as Glaser and Thompson, (IMO) but keep an...

Curtis, have a look at Vermec (www.vermec.com) Enzo makes adapters along with some beautifully made tools. He worked with his brother (Vicmarc) so knows a thing or two about chucks and lathes.

Joe, expect to be amazed and have a laugh. There are few ( if any) who are as talented as Alain. Hopefully he will show you his slide show of his work and how he holds it and turns it. If so you will...

Dan, I believe the Mark 8 is the latest version it includes extra features, you can download a pdf file that explains it from the Kelton web site. email Kelton to enquire about a laser guide.
I hope...

It is also remotely possible that your starting winding is burnt out? (or problem with start winding) Also the cent. switch 'could' be built within the motor (depending upon design) and be difficult...

Having a quick look at them they say that they are available in 2 speeds ( eg: 4 pole and 2 pole) either way there is no easy way to alter the speed of a single phase induction motor. If it was 3...

it is often turned as bowl/hollow forms. The best person for this work is Jack de Vos http://jackdevos.com/ he turns it very thin.

Be very careful the dust etc is toxic.