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I have a 'Lumber Jack' bench sander. Works very well--except for the table. Not very accurate. I find that when set in the horizontal position--180 degrees---the table will not hold accurately. Different degrees on the table. The table is adjusted by the big knurled knob. See pics. Is this...

Many thanks guys for your info--much appreciated. The knurled screw in question--4 of--is finger tightened and are taken on and off at various times. They are from a banjo resonator which is screwed onto the banjo hoop. So the reply to member 'Simo' thanks for your advice about the guitar...

I have some knurled screws that due to age work their way loose after awhile--the screws work OK but not a tight fit. They are screwed into a metal grub thread. Do you know of any methods that can overcome this?--to make the screw a tight fit but to be screwed in and out at odd times. The...

I am about to re-coat an exterior wooden workshop after 3 years of buying new, now showing signs of wear in the exterior painting--the supplier coated the exterior with Sikkens, but I do not know which type of Sikkens was used. Your advice on which type of Sikkens to use--can you advise? Both...

Being a banjo player myself for many years. The 'bend' in the banjo arm (neck) is known as a warped neck caused over the years by the tension of the strings pulling on the arm. Your banjo is made for nylon strings--not steel strings as to much tension on the neck causing a warped arm. Your...

Sorry about the duplicate question---'Senior Moment!'

I want to buy an on /off foot switch for my Dremel. I have done a web search and there are loads to choose from--any recommendations for a good solid foot switch?

The disc sander is 6" diameter--not hook & loop--I am about to convert the metal disc to hook & loop. I have a number of 5" hook & loop sanding sheets--no 6" hook & loop sanding sheets. Do you see any problem using the 5" sanding sheets on the 6" disc when converted to hook & loop? (The only...

Many thanks for your advice Rorschach will buy alternative to Dremel.

Thanks for the replies--very helpful.

I have a new bandsaw and I want to clean the bandsaw bed before use--would you use WD40?--as it does not contain silicone. What have you used? Bandsaw bed probably a bit greasy.

Hi Rorscharh Just off and on.

Dremel Footswitch wanted. PM me. Many thanks.

The Dremel footswitch seems unavailable in the UK--I have searched the web. a) Do you use an alternative quality footswitch that will fit the Dremel? b) There seems loads of footswitches on the market, how do I know which ones will fit Dremel? Which one's to avoid? c) Does the footswitch need...

I have various hardwoods bought over the years for guitar building--rosewood / mahogany / maple / ebony etc. They have been kept in an unheated garage--cold in winter--warm in summer. Before use would you 'climatetise' the wood at a constant temperature for a period of time? How long before use?

Thanks for the replies--great advice. Many thanks. Use a drop of '3-In-1' or WD40? Wax is mentioned--what type of wax?--will wax coloured filler sticks work? Or on a wax product avoid the word silicone?

There appears to be a lot of silicone products out there. I am looking to buy a can of light silicone spray to lubricate moving woodworking metal to metal or metal to plastic parts for easy movement. Can you recommend a product?

Woodworking vice wanted. Please forward details. Fixed or portable. Pic if possible. Thanks.

Pattern / Gun / Luthier makers vice wanted. What have you?

Many thanks for your input to my question--much appreciated.