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And especially Taxi Drivers in UK !

When I was in 'The Works' craft shop twice recently, I asked why it was cash only: they said it was because of cyber attacks. Putin goons? Who knows? Rhetorical question = don't start !

I've used these (same make & model) in my house for 20+ years with no issues at all. Sorry to hear about your problems with same

Did you turn the sticks then?

Does anybody have any helpful advice about courier collection services as i notice several adverts mention this but i have never used that type of service before.

When working at 'The Cellar Trust' charity workshop, myself and a few of us made some Indian clubs. I made an outline template, and a drawing of diameters at specific lengths on the club. The client was very happy. I believe we made them in beech with a polished wax finish. I think I'll put some...

Variable speed is great if you can afford it. It saves me changing belts when turning off-balance stuff

Can't remember tbh. T'was under 1mm methinks.

I used to mig weld them, then carefully grind the weld flat. Easy peasy, had no problems

Great find! Thanks for putting them on my radar .

YouTube have lots of simple traps. Loads more on there.

BREAKING NEWS. Payback time, yay !!

Made mine at College during toolmaking apprenticeship, in late sixties. Happy days ;))

I had 6 months of dispute with VM. Back in 2010 (ish) my mum (74yo) moved to them. She was paying £30, plus calls, just for her landline. Her landline was cable fed. I had 6months of aggro with VM trying to get a landline only contract. Their excuse was 'the contract includes broadband....' ...

I had a problem last year with my kitchen circuit, it kept tripping the RCD (Residual Circuit Device). I unplugged everything and it still would not reset. The electrician traced it to a faulty cable on the circuit that was arcing/shorting, thus tripping the RCD. This was the only wiring not...

I've got 6 of these hinges on my gates: I use a ring spanner, or combination spanner like these (Draper Heavy Duty Long Pattern Metric Combination Spanner Set 6 Piece) . You can reverse the ring on the nut to tighten/loosen as required. Combi spanners can be bought seperately which I did. I use...

I spoke to their rep yesterday, Craig. The headstock is hollow, but as you say Robbo 'the motor is a massive lump hanging over the end of the bed', and the fixed control box over the headstock is putting me off. Other Record lathes have a control box you can place anywhere, and in my opinion...

I was close to buying the Axminster AT1416VS, but was put off by the lack of swivel head, and the extra 2 years warranty with record made me happier. I would be happier buying direct from Record, but I don't have that option. I contacted Record and this was their reply:- "Thank you for...

I totally agree Mark

I have been researching for a while now, and this lathe appears to tick all my boxes:- http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/s ... PSGi_krKUl Has any member here got one, used one please ? Any constructive criticism/advice would be welcome. Cheers guys