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Thanks again for the comments, next post and if you're bored by all of these, not too many more to go! (Post updated to restore pictures lost from Photobucket change of 3rd party hosting) Motor - Three Phase to Single Phase Conversion and Options If you have a single phase machine and the...

Hi John, thanks for the reply, I decided on the paint scheme more by accident than intention, having never seen another machined in the "flesh", some of the small pictures of the two colour machines looked white on the Web for the lighter colour so that's how I started out. I think Axminster...

I could not find exactly what you wanted in terms of design, is this website any help? http://www.martin.co.uk/index.aspx Nigel

Thanks for all the comments. Yes, I suspect I might have gone overboard on some of the details! It was also why I did not call it a restoration as it was not my intention to restore it, just make it look a bit better and work. As I write, I am just about order a new DOL starter switch and in...

I have added the information on the black oxide kit/process now. I think the only areas that might not last as well are parts that are really regularly moved (main fence support bar). There is a separate black oxide cream/paste available that can be hand applied from time to time, so this...

Yes, the plastic strip at the front buts up against the infeed table adjusting screw housing and at the rear against the the thicknessing fingers. This stops it touching the underside of the cutter block. I would like to say that I thought this through and planned the position of these strips...

(Post updated to restore pictures lost from Photobucket change of 3rd party hosting) Mobile Base For me, a mobile base was a first step as I need to be able to move the planer out from its parked position next to the wall easily when I need to use it. As I had already discovered, lifting a...

Hi, In Karl's post at the beginning of the thread, if you look at the top of his extractor you can see he has slackened the Bridge guard height adjustment off and raised the bridge guard over the top of the extration hood. The fence moved to the back keeps it square and the bridge guard clamps...

(Post updated to restore pictures lost from Photobucket change of 3rd party hosting) That's great information, I did wonder why some machines were missing this lever! I suspect I will learn as much about these machines from other members when I am writing this topic as I have in rebuilding this...

Hi John, that's good advice for me about the Briwax on the tables. I used a chemical black oxide conversion for all the bare steel parts but I don't know how well it will last but it is supposed to be good! I am fairly sure my machine will easily outlast me as well. Nigel Next stage of the...

Karl's original topic was the inspiration for me even attempting this! (Post updated to restore pictures lost from Photobucket change of 3rd party hosting) Rather than go through the pro's and cons of Sedgwick v's anything else, I will try and keep to the subject in hand and hopefully at the...

Fair point! Rather than hijack this post I will start a new one :D Nigel

I believe the Hammer machines are still made to their specification in Italy (I think by ACM). I have looked at the Hammer N4400 and it is very nicely constructed. There are quite few well respected manufacturers in Italy such as ACM, Agazzani, Centuaro and Meber to name a few. Another...

Hi just in case anyone else is in the same situation, I am just completing a rebuild of my own Sedgwick PT255 and was also missing an extractor hood. The route I took was to purchase a standard part from Charnwood (DH250) for £9 + postage and then make up a template of the rest of the hood...

It has been said by many that Startrite's are excellent machines and who am I to disagree. I also visited Record Power's HQ last year during my search for a bandsaw and had a look at the 581S and the 401E and they are great machines. Having also seen the Hammer 4400, in my opinion, it is a...

I think you could get a really good bandsaw for around £500 second hand. I picked up mine for only a fraction more than that in June this year from e-bay and I am sure it will outlast me! Almost everyone else on this forum will have more experience than me with a bandsaw, but what I can say...

After more than 3 years of waiting, I finally purchased my first larger piece of woodworking machinery back in July this year. I looked at many reviews and posts over the years, deliberated over the pro's and con's of new versus old. The older Startrite's are readily available, and look like...

I have the 18v version, I have not cut a huge amount of veneered board, but have changed the blade to a fine pitch one and suffered no chipping. Agree the rail is inclined to move, but the last time I looked, the local dealer was able to do clamps at around £35 including VAT. On my list of...

I really wanted a Mitre Saw a few years ago for the workshop and read every review I could find. I was struggling to justify or afford a really expensive one, but equally really wanted one that would be accurate and good quality. Decided on the Electra Beckum (Metabo) KGS301 induction motored...

I have the GSR (mk2) with hex bit holder, the GWI angle drill, torch, GSR10.8v LI-2 Drill/driver with chuck and GSR10.8v impact driver. I also have the Makita Li-ion 18v Drill and impact combination for larger jobs. I bought the 10.8v range for my part time handyman business as I felt that the...