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    Routing 20mm dog holes

    A big plus 1 for the Parf 2 and the included drill bit I make a new MFT Top about every 2 years just take your time and take a break when the drill gets too heavy I brad nail scraps of MDF on the rear to ease the breakout issues I haven't had any issues with the hole being out of vertical. The...
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    Best planer thicknesser for cupped, warped boards

    We use a lot of used scaffolding boards to make a variety of furniture and also a number of other items such as coat racks, boot racks, gin bars, and storage crates. We usually buy a large quantity a couple of times a year and take the rough with the good from the scaffold company who supplies...
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    Is there a retailer carrying Jet JWP-12L (2022 model) thicknesser in the UK

    Woodworking Machinery, Power tools, Woodturning and Pyrography at Machiner4Wood seem to carry a good stock of Jet
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    Problem with chuck runout

    My gut feeling for what its worth and a similar experience it is most likely the arbour that the chuck mounts on I inherited a very very old Clark drill press from my father when I set my workshop up no matter what drill or bit i put in it I could not get it to run true. I checked the spindle...
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    Abrasive choices and preferences.

    Generally make out of Ash or Oak Usually sand to 240 sanding sealer De-Nib using 400 the Black Byson was applied with a cloth and buffed using an unstitched cotton wheel on a buffer If making a cutting board or similar sand to 400 spray with water to raise the grain flat with 400 then use food...
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    Recommendations for a Planer/Thicknesser

    I spent weeks going round in circles over different machines, eventually went for the Itec 260s from Scott & Sargeant and I can safely say I am 100% pleased and satisfied with it i have listed below a few reasons for my choice I actually brought it without seeing it as it was mid lock down...
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    king Size Mattress price

    We purchased a super king size around 3 years ago, I am of ample build and my wife is a good deal lighter, we didn't want any chance of "roll together" so the suggestion was lots of pocket springs, we looked at memory foam but was steered away from it by 2 different bed shops for a number of...
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    Garden bench slats

    Yandle's in Somerset often have them listed on special offer
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    router jig for sign making

    The most variety of font and size is from a CNC router but it lacks the satisfaction of hand made/hand cut I'm in Worcestershire not too far from you and run a small shop with one in, Happy to help if you bring your own wood and decent doughnuts.
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    Wood filler

    I have had great results with this on oak ash and beech it doesn't alter the colour like using wood glue does the only slight downside is you have to but a litre...
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    Widest 1/4 inch router bit

    Have a look at spoil board surfacing bits for cnc's I have one which is 1 1/4 with replaceable carbide inserts that has a 1/4" shank, i am pretty sure that there are bigger available still with 1/4" they arn't cheap but at least you can rotate then replace the inserts Or go done the solid route...
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    What a difference a few microns make - Numpty Award

    Could you remove it from the chuck, apply heat carefully and it should come off? To refit it i would suggest cleaning up the inside with emery and then warming the sleeve up in an oil bath (we used to use a deep fat fryer dedicated for the job) and then it should push on. It was our standard...
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    Drill Sharpening

    I learnt way back in 1984 when I started my engineering apprenticeship We had to sharpen everything from about 1/64 all the way to around 3" along with different point types Standard, Flat Bottom Hole, Sheet Metal along with off centre sharpening on 3ft and 4ft long drills which we used to drill...
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    Popular Paint brands/finish's for spraying MRMDF

    I use this on all my MDF jobs Rustins Quick Drying Clear MDF Primer Sealer 2.5L If its for a jig or a sacrificial fence then a light rub with 400G and 2 coats of this with a 400G light Deneb in between If is for a painted job then usually 1 coat Depending on the job I have used brush...
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    Replacement Dremel collet nut (that isn't a Dremel thread)?

    Have a look at draper storm force I was a life long Dremel fan but go fed up with their customer service I optd for a Draper great kit and interchangeable batteries with other draper kit
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    Remotely controlled DX.

    Mine is inside but tucked away in the corner of the shop it covers the whole shop via a series of blast gates I have a 6 meter lead with a remote mounted NVR switch with Emg Stop The cable is a braided metal flex so its protected and on the back of the remote NVR switch i have glued a couple...
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    Spray Booth lining / Coating question

    I built my own bench top booth using 3 x 2 CLS to build a rigid frame I the purchased some sheets of flooring protector and use a staple gun to secure them with the addition of duct tale for any gaps usually change it about every 6 months depending on use Proplex Black Surface Protection Sheet...
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    Memory box

    Hi I have a CNC and could engrave or laser the design we run a small woodworking shop and produce many personalised items both one off's and small to large production runs, we courier stuff all over the UK Drop me a PM and we can discuss more details D
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    New Planer/thicknesser

    Depending on the hardwood and and how straight the grain is 1.5 to 2 at full board width is ok yes the machine bogs slightly i have found that the belts loose tension fairly easily mine are almost at the adjustment limit and i will replace with some better quality belts soon. With regards to...
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    New Planer/thicknesser

    I went through the same process of selection around 18 months ago, even driving a fair few miles to actually have hands on various machines, not putting any wood through but just feeling and seeing how they were made. My main criteria was as quiet as possible, spiral block and easy change over...
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