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There’s a lot (really, a lot) of information on the various Colchesters here if you haven’t happened across it yet http://www.lathes.co.uk/colchester/index.html Might answer some of your questions. -frank

Good question, I don’t know. Some of the mixes and combinations that are around now can be quite interesting though and just because it’s water borne doesn’t necessarily mean it’s water based. Hybrid floor finish is one example that comes to mind — easy water cleanup but it’ll shrivel a foam...

It may, but you might want to pay attention to what they’re rated for pumping — either aqueous or solvent-based solutions. Some may work with both but not all, and I’ll always remember my old burner mechanic pal warning me to never use an oil-rated pump for water (or biodiesel) solutions. He...

Sweet, nice job PT. -frank

I use it and have used it for a few years now. Mostly on finished (completed) pieces that I want to stay looking nice but without a heavy coating like a clearcoat. I’ll also use it on some tools if I clean them but may not use them on a regular enough basis enough to keep them oiled. Does it...

I prefer vertical, especially for assortments of different shapes and sizes. This was made from some salvaged grid-wall panels which made for easy compartmentalizing. Shorter lengths to the front, longer to the back, however you want to organize it. It’s on heavy casters but I’d hesitate to move...

Darn! Oh well, if you still wanted to use it to punch an undersize hole and open up from that, it’s here and I’d happily let you try it if you wanted. Otherwise I’ll leave you to your own devices :)

Hmm, hole is 0.172” or 11/64” I can’t get a #17 bit through and a #18 is slack, but an 11/64” is juuust right.

That’s what it looked like to me as well. My punch will make a 0.175” hole, so just under 3/16” ( 0.1875 ). At least that is the size of the slug that comes out — I’ll see if the actual hole is a shade larger. I’m in the shop anyway.