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That’s right..My two sons live in Adelaide…termites are a massive problem

Probably wood boring or death watch beetle…If you were in Australia, I’d say termites, but they’re very rare in the UK. Wasps do make they’re nests from wood, I caught one gnawing on a window sill once , the noise was incredible, but they don’t tend to make that much damage

I have a piece of mild steel 4”x2”x5” that needs the ends facing off square… Does anyone have a milling machine in the Manchester area that could do the job, or know of a small engineering company that could do it?

I think a “Best bandsaw review” is required

Yes I have all the tools required…I think it is more likely to be BSW, but I have both.. UNF and UNC were not usually used for tools unless it’s American..

This has all got unnecessarily complicated….the cost of buying a die etc to do the job would be more than value of the part, and probably never used again. I would be happy to make you one if you send me the parts you have. I have all the taps, dies, bolts etc to make you one… cheers john...

I found M-Machine in Darlington had what I wanted …very helpful..

You don’t say how old they are….I’m thinking maybe any old lubrication dust etc may have hardened causing them to stick…a squirt of brake cleaner or WD40 may help..

Just found this…. https://slate.com/culture/2009/07/a-generation-of-plastic-art-objects-are-degrading-like-overused-tupperware-can-they-be-saved.html

I have some vintage screwdrivers with yellow plastic handles…over time the plastic forms beads of moisture which easily wipes off, but reappears after time…I’ve tried wiping with WD40 and white spirit, but it keeps happening…strange..

Looking closer at the last pic I would say it’s BSW…and probably 1/4” if the 6mm is a sloppy fit. UNC would fit…

There’s a lady …(emski47) on EBay selling Boride stones at a very good price. Various shapes sizes and grits..I bought some from her recently and she has lots more than shown on her Ebay site….Recommended..

I’m looking for a piece of steel 125x125x50mm any suggestions of suppliers in the Northwest?

Have a look on YouTube at the Warco 180, or 250….will give you an idea of size and price… look at Ade’s Workshop

If 6mm is a sloppy fit, it’s probably 1/4” BSF….BSF…British Standard Fine, and BSW..British Standard Whitworth are the common imperial threads used on tools and engineering along with BA…British Association, UNF and UNC…Unified national fine and course….BSF bolts are easy to get hold of on...

Good eyebrow tweezers that have an angled flat end…fine sewing needle to dig them out…jewellers loupe to see them…tea trea oil an antiseptic…and a good light source.

what do you intend using it for?..and what’s your budget?…The Myford Super 7 is the one everyone wanted, but as previously mentioned price is an issue, but there are some bargains to be found if you’re not in a rush…plus there are plenty of spares available for them. I bought a Warco 250VF...

Just a suggestion….people can make their own choices..😉

I’m wondering if you maybe going over the top regarding (sharpening) the plane…is it going to used for precision work or general use?…is all that hardwork going to be worthwhile and appreciate?

As mentioned above, if you intend getting into turning seriously it would be worth buying a Tormek or Robert Sorby sharpening system…and doing them yourself…there’s lots of info on YouTube…They can be used to sharpen other tools as well…and it’s quite therapeutic doing it yourself..