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I am just a hobbyist as well. It would be mainly used for creating finishing timber etc for doing up my house and also tidying up my parents house as well as other projects. My son is showing an interest in woodwork which he really enjoys at school and want to encourage him.Over the years I have...

Thanks. I will have an old ELU DAh 176 operational soon but can't get replacement blades easily and there expensive also rollers not great so looking to keep it for older wood for the first plane then use the new one for finishing. Been looking at the triton which looks ok. Will also look for a...

Get a replacement valve and then turn water off and see if you can move it with a spanner. If it breaks or won't move just replace it. Some types only turn one way. 90 degrees on 90 degrees off. If your quick you could use plumbers freeze spray but I would personally turn water off at mains etc...

Hi there looking to buy a cheap planer thicknesser. It won't get used much but don't want anything too rubbish. Seen a few online like triton, lumberjack,vevor etc. I assume mainly chinese made but just wondering if anyone has bought one and is pleased with the build quality. I think Vevor may...

I have seen companies who spray expanding foam onto roofs to stop condenastion and provide some insulation. Its supposed to stop drips and moisture collecting but not sure how effective it is. Alasdair

Just wondering what people use for lubrication on radial arm saws etc. Stripped mine down and about to rebuild it. Should I use oil or grease on moving parts . Thinking grease on the radial arm running wheels but would that not just collect sawdust and gum evert thing up quickly or would I be...

Thats exactly the type of machine they used. It was massive and used for mainly for cutting posts etc but from very large trunks but every time I was there there were no signs of guards. Old fashioned and very dangerous even when you know what your doing.

Old boy I used to deal with used to run a very old estate sawmill. He had three fingers missing because someone started the band saw while he was sharpening it with a file. You have to be very careful and keep an eye on everybody around you. Also isolate any machinery when working on it.

Theres a parts diagram if any use you might be able to work out something https://www.mtmc.co.uk/Elu-EPT1161-Type-1-Planer-Thicknesser-Spare-Parts__p-129511.aspx Alasdair

At £18-00 odd a metre I would want it perfect. I have lenghths of standard skirting that are years old and they are slightly bowed but no cupping. Sounds as if it started cupping quite quickly after machining and they wanted it out of there shop as quick as poss. Once you pay for it and you take...

You could try a compass cutter. Dont know how long the blade would last but there cheap.

Have a look at fibreglass or rockwool wall slab insulation. You get 50mm and 100mm slabs. Its not too expensive If I remember it comes in 1200mm x 400 / 600mm Alasdair

I have a few big horticultural machines and I have put hi viz tape around any areas that could cause injury or catch clothing etc just as a gentle reminder to myself. I have done the same on my circular saws. and about to do the same on a small bandsaw. As far as guards go there there for a...

Try www.shiply.com . They send a request out to carriers and you get quotes via email. Mate got a huge industrial fridge from Cornwall to Inverness for £40-00. Also if its heavy or awkward get the seller to put it on a pallet. Alasdair

I agree with the last picture re pully on motor. Looks like the motor as said has become loose and out of alignment or the bearing in the motor has worn or failed. It looks as though the motor is bolted to the steel chassis/plate so I reckon bearings? Unlike the flat belt the ribbed belt can...

Have a look online. As said the one I have now is Bauker but I have bought the same drill under Titan and a few others They must all be made in China and then branded. They don't last for ever but if its just for occational use without the hassle of a cable then they are fine. Another company to...

Hi there don't know if this is what you are looking for. MACHINE ENGRAVED LABELS / SIGNS - Various Sizes / Colours - Your Choice of Text | eBay Alasdair

I have been buying cheap drills from toolstation or screwfix whichever is cheaper. They are around £45-00 and come with two 18v batteries. The one I have now is Bauker but I have had the same drill under different names. They arent too bad quality and dont last for years but there about as cheap...

To solder them you need a decent large high wattage soldering iron that reaches a good high temp. You need the instant heat to stop heat dissapation. Have done it with a recharcheable torch but not easy. I found that removing the shiny chrome finish on the cells helped and tinning them before...

It looks like it comes with a set of cutters as well as spares. Thats getting to be a good price. Just depends on the carriage and tax. Alasdair