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Many thanks for your replies. To answer questions regarding my double bass: Member: J-G. The difference between a cello and a double bass: Size. The cello is shorter than a double bass--different tuning. Different sound. The 3/4 size bass is the most common you will see in bands. 3/4 size...

3/4 size double bass (The most popular size used by double bassists) for either a complete restoration for playability or for a decoration project--for eg: painted /wine rack / shelves etc.--could be a talking point. It has been badly restored in the past (Not by me I might add!) . Has been...

Thanks once again everybody for your knowledge. Not being into the 'technician' industry I did not realise there were so many variations in cross headed screws. What I mainly use the small mini precision screwdrivers for is to fit very small screws into guitar machine heads, for example: the...

Many thanks for all your replies--much appreciated.

I am trying to find a good set of small precision pozidriv screwdrivers for very small screws--screws approx. 1/2" in length. or so. I bought a set many years ago but now the heads of the screwdrivers have seen better days. Time to replace. The screws that are used have different size heads. Any...

Those of you who do fine relief carving (example: to relief carve the heel of a banjo neck or the head stock of a banjo) do you prefer to use the Dremel or to hand carve? Any difference to the cut? Can you tell which looks better? Could you say, if the Dremel was used, something like: 'That's a...

How thick can I bend a thin brass sheet without annealing the brass? I want the brass sheet to fill a small gap between metal and wood--a slight curve. The gap is 10mm deep. I recently bought a small sheet of brass 1mm thick thinking that would do the trick. The sheet will bend --with force--...

Are Scotch-Brite 3M abrasive pads the best make to remove rust? Long lasting? Do you use alternative abrasive pads?

Has anybody used any of the following products? a) WD40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor b) WD40 Specialist Degreaser Did they work for you?

I am looking to buy a book regarding a bench polisher. Which polishing buffing wheels to use / different compounds to buff with etc. The use of the machine is for the polishing of wood / wood finish / small metal parts. A small machine for small work. Can you recommend such a book which...

I have no experience with a blow touch. I have done a search on blow torches and found a huge choice. Your advice on what to buy. The job in hand is to anneal a small thin 1mm brass plate to a curved shape with a blow torch which will give a 'feathery' flame. Thanks.

Many thanks for your replies so far. Some good ideas above. I want the vice to hold small metal parts to grind using my Dremel drill.

I want to put--not permanent, to take on and off--a vise for light work. To attach to a Workmate portable style bench. Not to small, not to large a vise. Do you use such a vise? Can anybody recommend?

A great help. Many thanks

Many thanks for all your replies. To anneal brass could you use a 2000W heat gun?---not enough power? Flame required? If I had to buy a gas touch what would you recommend? My knowledge of gas torch'es is zero as never used one in my life. I am a DIY guy.

Hi Phill Thanks for the tip.

I want to put a thin brass plate 1mm thick between 2 curved services. When the plate is placed between the 2 curved services will the plate automatically take the shape of the curve? Or is the 1mm plate to thick?

Many thanks everybody for replies to my post on 'Rasp Advice'--much appreciated.

I will use a rasp very occasionally. I have a few very old all metal rasps which I have had for many years--put together in a drawer. ('Not knowing then what I know now' syndrome about keeping tools!) My questions are: a) Japanese saw rasp vs standard all metal rasp. Which is better? For...

There's lots of makes of wet & dry abrasive paper out there to choose from. I am looking for quality sheets. What make do you use?