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I am wanting to buy quality sanding abrasive--different grits--for a mini belt & disc sander. Size of belt is 25mm x 760mm--size of disc is 125mm (5"). Can you recommend a good make of abrasive--where to buy? There are various makes of abrasive out there to choose from---from past experience of...

Many thanks everybody for your replies to my question. Very helpful info--much appreciated.

Strange request. Does anybody know what type of wheel this is? Name? Where to buy? The bracket (Home made) houses a wheel that is fixed to a spindle. The spindle does not turn. The wheel is in two halves--it is only the larger part of the wheel that moves forward and backwards. The wheel shown...

Hi 'Newbe to the scroll saw'. Has anybody had experience of the Charnwood SS18F 18" or the Charnwood SS16F 16" scroll saw? A good product? Your experience welcome. Many thanks.

I am wanting to buy a portable machine base to move machinery (bandsaw / bobbing etc.) in my small workshop. I want the machine base to swivel 360 degrees. Do I need to look for one that has 4 swivelling castors and not 2 swivelling and 2 fixed castors? If you know of a make I would be pleased...

I am looking to buy two items: a) Mini belt and disc sander for small items. ( I have a normal sized one for workshop but as mentioned one for small pieces.) b) A small hand held vac mainly for dust from wood and small inlay work. Do you use any of the above-? Do they work well? Make? Many...

Many thanks for the photo's. Wonderful.

Can you cut intricate shapes into a domed surface--example: a shallow dish 14" diameter by 1 and a half inches deep? Would all scroll saws do this?

I have a normal size belt & disc sander for normal woodworking use. I am looking to buy a smaller mini belt & disc sander for the smaller more intricate work. Have you any recommendations for a well made mini belt and disc sander?

Many thanks AES for your very useful information--much appreciated.

I want to cut a double bass bridge for this task. (See photo attachment.) Is it a job for the scroll saw?--I'm just assuming that it is as I have never used one. Questions: a) Scroll saws can be fairly cheap or expensive. The saw will only be used occasionally. (I don'want to buy to cheap as...

New to spraying--hence questions. I want to spray clear gloss lacquer onto a painted wooden surface that will be used--in this case a banjo wooden back. (Known as a 'Resonator'.) a) How many coats of lacquer before it is lightly sanded before applying the next coat? b) Time between coats? c)...

Many thanks ChaiLatte for your reply. Yes it was. But not suitable as does not swivel 360 turning circle.

I am wanting to buy a mobile machine base--one that can swivel 360 degrees. To be used for bandsaw / belt & disc sander etc. Can you give me a recommendation? (Incidentally I bought a mobile machine bass many years ago that only goes 'up & down' and to turn in another direction is virtually a...

I am wanting to buy quality single cut files. Can you recommend a quality make and possibly where to buy--UK Many thanks.

Can anybody recommend a good company that does good quality nickel plating? Many thanks.

Anybody use the Warco 'Mobile Machinery Base On Casters'? Question--Can the base swivel 360 degrees? That is if it is standing to do a circular movement if required? The reason I ask is many years ago I bought a machine base that goes in one direction only--and to turn I have to lift--not ideal...

I am wanting to buy a decent set of tungsten carbide drill bits to drill metal. Such a big choice to be had from cheap to more expensive. What brand have you used and liked?

Many thanks for your advice--much appreciated.

I am looking to buy brass and steel wire brushes for the Dremel. The Dremel made ones are to expensive. Has anybody found a cheaper make that last awhile? Reading reviews on the cheaper brushes the brush wires will fall apart. What have you used and liked?