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I drilled the pins for "R" clips.

I think I've only twice used a guide bush once with my little Elu, once for mortices in some framework, and once for hinges.

I can't believe how much effort you're putting in ...

If that was a serious question, PCD = pitch circle diameter (means exactly the same as BCD) http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/article-Bolt ... DChart.htm

I agree. I think that's the answer for what I'm doing just now. And it doesn't even need any new tools.

Worth a try. I was doubting that a 1mm thick piece would stay put, but nothing to lose by giving it a go.

Hi, Has anyone got a cunning way to plane thin slices of wood? I've been sort of managing by holding the sheet down on the bench and using a block plane on the bit I'm not holding. I'm talking about starting with a thin slice sawn off a larger chunk, so one face is already planed. For...

Wealden? Decent quality cutters ... http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Onl ... m_264.html

I'm just wondering how much upwards force is expected, if four M6 machine screws aren't strong enough.

On the Clifton cap irons the cut-out for the depth adjuster is in a different place than Stanley or Record parts. On a normal Stanley plane this means that it just about runs out of adjustment.

What are you using for the table top? Is that a few layers of MDF glued together, or something more high-tech?

Two reasons in my case. Firstly the table top will be probably 30 or 40mm thick (not yet finalised). Bolting the router to the underneath would lose 30 or 40mm of reach on the cutter, so probably useless. Secondly if I bolt the router onto the underneath of the main table top, I need to...

I don't intend to secure the plate at all. Around 2.5kg of plate plus 5kg of router, sitting in a snug rebate in the table top, that's not going to go anywhere.

Cheers. Still feeling some pangs of guilt for two reasons. Firstly for being weak and buying a Bedrock jointer just because it was there. Secondly for resolutely resisting the Record 311 on the shelf at the same junk shop.

Prompted by Alf's comment that "old tools are better". Does anyone else find that a preference for old tools leads to the temptation to buy them when they turn up, or because "its a bargain", or because "you may never see another one of those"?

Same here.

Anyone else from Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire up for sharing postage?

Depending on the model, you may be able to get a 1/4" collet from say Trend or Wealden. Or a reducer from 8mm down to 1/4". http://www.wealdentool.com http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/productsu ... llets.html

I'd look for one with a recognised brand on the iron, Mathesion, Marples, or something (hopefully others can chip in with their favourites) Having said that I think the iron condition is important. A neglected plane could have an iron so pitted that it would take a lifetime to get it prepared.

Thanks for that. They have some stuff there, but clearly its not a main area of interest for them compared to furniture and joinery hardware. They have latches that I could use, but no handles or any sort of lock that would suit a case rather than a door.