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As it happens, I did that, which indeed supplied quite a lot of useful information, including some hints about why Father left the RAF (looks like he got wind of something dodgy going on, and refused to be part of it). For me, the disappointing response has been from the Shropshire Yeomanry...

Been trying to do something similar with regard to my late Father. The .gov sites have quite a lot of information for Post-WW1, and limited stuff before then, but often it seems the most informative sources can be Regimental Records, which don't necessarily get on to the general site. My...

Anyone know where I can get an 8mm (NOT No 8) plug cutter for occasional use? Over the years, have accumulated most sizes, except for 8mm, which was needed yesterday. There seem to be various cheap sets, which are probably the best solution, or single cutters for silly money. Anything else?

Another Elu router fan here. One Mof96 (sold the other a few years ago), couple of MOF177e and a (slightly strange) Mof97, plus small Elu table for the 96. All bought secondhand, all work still working brilliantly, though they've not had so many outings recently for unrelated reasons. One of...

Brave man. Admire you for it, but still have grave doubts. Good luck, anyway!

Given the highly specialised nature of router planes, there's never going to be a worthwhile market for a new high end one. And given the age profile of woodworkers, myself an example, there is going to be a steady supply of good quality used router planes coming on the market as we topple off...

Not convinced by that argument. As others have said, the rear bearing should only contact the blade rarely, so why is extra contact area needed? And unless the blade only contacts the rear bearing near to its edge, the variation in surface velocity across the bearing must add to wear? This...

The other advantage of the independent jaw chuck is that should you want to surface, or turn a spigot/spindle on something that is not round, then you can accommodate that without the workpiece having to be exactly round/square and the turned bit having to be in the centre of the workpiece. In...

If you want to do serious metalwork, then I would strongly advise AGAINST a self-centring 4-jaw. Less precise and much less versatile than one with four independent jaws. OK, they can be a pain to set up (still trying remotely to teach my daughter how to set up work in the 4-jaw on her...

Like Pidgeonpost, I've not bought much in the tool line for a long while now, but have had what seems to be relevant experience in the photographic world. Having used Pentax kit for 50+ years, when things started going digital, I got one of the early Pentax digital bodies, an istDS, secondhand...

If it's any help, I've found a list of UK "Premium" Danfoss dealers, but not in a form I can easily post it on here. If the OP is interested, let me know location and this may suggest your nearest dealer.

If I remember correctly (doesn't always happen these days!) I replaced the entire unit on my 352 10 or 15 years ago. Possibly have the receipt somewhere, so will have a look. Since it's a standard Danfoss unit (or was then!) they might be able to point you to a stockist. And if anyone wants...

This is my setup when it was partially completed. Record drum collector in the corner, and ducting just below ceiling height with drop downs. Biggest problem is noise; that Record beast is about Concorde takeoff for decibels. If I live long enough, will look for something quieter!

And then, ideally, find some tar and feathers to "upcycle" those idiots who ruin nice pieces of furniture.

Oh dear; seems like there's been several replies on here that I'd not seen, having been off forum for quite a while with some health problems. In the end, pretty sure I got the oak needed for kitchen cabinets off Thornbridge, and happy with them. Ducting was picked up from Banchory Men's Shed...

Actually, it's not. I only tried one log in the woodburner, and it almost needs a separate heat source to keep it smouldering! Did use a blob of it as weight for page divider on recipe holder for daughter, but otherwise still seeking inspiration.

Interesting point - my guess is that since Arcoy are long gone (aren't they?) copyright shouldn't be an issue. But if anyone knows better, please tell me. Notice a couple of earlier requests for these instructions dating from a period when I wasn't checking this forum, so may not have responded...

Checking your postcode, you must be just about opposite the surgery in Pitmedden. I'm in Methlick, but for the sake of COVID, will email a .pdf if I can find it.

Heck, that's going back a while! I'll have to search in some very dusty corners of my office and hard disk; will start looking later.

Thanks, Andy. Daughter's first house in Adlington was all pitch pine, she got hooked on it and it's followed them to Michigan. I'm ambivalent about it; can look a bit gaudy, and its brittleness doesn't help if you attempt any fine detail. Been away from the forum for quite a while with...