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    Storage inspiration needed.

    http://www.popularwoodworking.com/article/Ultimate_Miter_Saw_Stand/ There is a link to pdf plan. My version has no doors or extended fence and stop. Hinges just simple 3 inch steel and the 'T' props have a pivot and rest against a full width stop under the tables for strength.
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    DIY floor screed?

    Yes i have done it with Whicks latex based self levelling compound i screwed down thin wood strips to scrape off, filled deep depressions with mortar+PVA then PVA the area. Mix up (drill and whisk ) in large flexible plastic bucket pour and scrape use temp. board retainer between the strips as...
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    Workshop construction.

    Cedar shingles are very nice to look at when new but they are expensive.
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    Storage inspiration needed.

    Got the plan for this unit of the net its very versatile made from sheathing ply, move it to where you need it.Further info available if required.
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    axminster aw106pt

    http://www.stapeley1.plus.com/manual_aw106pt.pdf This is a copy of the handbook. My fence was not perfect so i fixed and shimmed up a piece of mdf to correct it as i only require 90 degrees. Others have had problems with planer table and adjusting bolts check o/f is parallel with cutter block...
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    Ripping Yarns

    Have you considered a jig saw some times difficult to stop them cutting at a angle but its a power saw then of course there are hand circular saws both saws will need the std. blades replacing for a good quality cut.
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    axminster aw106pt

    Tension is automatic and quite strong(bed needs wax) with a spring. check condition of chain i had one break due to a cog moving along a shaft so check firmness and alignment of drive train.
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    Axminster Heavy Duty Wood Rack

    Toolstation white twinslot shelving max load 220lb per shelving page 212 in cat.
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    Machine mobility bases?

    night train locking castors lock rotation and back /forward. pull m/c a short distance past its final position then push back castors line up and present lock tabs job done.
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    Cargo trailers - advice sought please

    Years ago when i raced cars i hired a car trailer a 'brian james' i think took dimensions and did a drawing purchased some 'indispension' units, s/h hubs, brakes and wheels and welded up a very good trailer. You may like to consider this for your requirement
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    Machine mobility bases?

    Make the 18mm ply base at least 2 inches larger in both dimensions bolt heads fixing castors to be below surface. Drop on and centralize saw, screw laths to base so saw can not move . My saw is on 100mm castors ( no SIP legs) which are better for rough floors but there is slight play in lock...
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    Machine mobility bases?

    Make one with 2 locking casters ( not rubber wheels) and 2 other casters say 75mm high. sheet material and 1x1 location strips easy job and you can remove the SIP metal feet if it will be higher than you like but it will need hoovering out from time to time.
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    morticer packed up - help - updated

    The nvr has two wires in live and neutral and the same out you need to see if mains is passing through it ( it has a winding and contact and some times a overload sensor so can fail ) also check the m/c turns freely.
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    SIP 01332 set-up?

    The rise and fall is basically a hinge so should stay parallel unless its pivot point is not square could be machined wrong or the mounting of this main casting may not be fixed to the main table correctly if you can not find and fix then its a resell .Movement side to side you can work with...
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    SIP 01332 set-up?

    First thing is the blade flat and correctly seated a good start would be new blade and 25 to 30 converter ring then with blade fully up and set square with table (set the stop). adjust to be parallel with mitre slot then recheck and decide if you want to resell the saw, if near enough check the...
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    Getting equipped

    If you are prepared to work in a unsafe way (just you not an employe) most any table saws can have a cut down riveing knife, so no safety cover to the blade. Set low to give a scoring cut then run along same fence to full depth the use of zero clearance plates and tri cut blades should give...
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    Setting up a new TV

    The reset could be via the menu, it may be time to read the book. I remember on my freesat set up it asked for my post code you need to get back to that point.
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    Setting up a new TV

    I think your at :-'managed to get the freesat intro screen up'. but not able to get any channels ,see if there is a master reset to return to factory defaults then try again this worked for me on a freeview box. Check also any signal strength indicators via the menu. Freeview from the old terr...
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    Anti-vibration mats

    Check the speed setting of the drill the first or second speed will be fine for wood work and cause minimal vibration. Also check belt alignment and firmness of drive train mounting over tight belts etc.
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    Cutting oak

    Both power and hand tools will cut oak, but new sleepers will be wet oak called green oak so will shrink & crack etc as they dry not good for furniture. A good wood yard can supply kiln dried to the nominal sizes you require.
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