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I thought about that, but there is a rebate on each that sits over the centre plank. Careless work with saws has mean there are corners missing and one side being shorter than another. I haven't worked out how the planks are attached to the frame yet, I haven't spent long looking but there are...

Just done a quick google on the vices and it looks like the 52 is from the 1920's, the 52P from somewhere between the 40s and the early 60s (Version V face design but P nomeclature supposedly came in with version VI) and the 52 1/2 from somepoint after 1963. I've only used this source so far...

Years ago in another house/shed I built a reasonable bench from laminated 2x4 with a hardboard top (for replacement, although it never was) and a tenoned frame bolted to a wall, the build is on here somewhere buried in the forums. It lasted until I moved out about 4 years later. I've been in my...

I built a set of Lorica Segmentata out of Cardboard for last World Book day. Pretty accurate it was too - I perhaps got too involved and based it on the plans the Legio X re-enactors use and some historical documentation. One wooden Pila from the Roman Legionary museum in Wales. Just a Gladius...

A very late reply to this. Obviously, while the client imposed strict deadlines at the start these went out the window shortly after as he got distracted by something else... I ended up getting a long 3/4 sheet (600x1800x3.5mmfrom memory) from Wickes as that was the only open supplier at the...

Thanks for the replies. My thought about Contact Adhesive is that I wouldn't be able to get a bend on the ply with both panels, at least using the method I did with v1. Which was to apply glue and stick panels together and then bend them around the water but by doing up the ratchet cramps...

Hi All, A long time since I've been on here - life getting in the way of woodwork. Over the weekend I tried to knock together a replica Roman Shield (Scutum, for those whose children are also obsessing on one subject) using some old 4mm ply I had knocking round in garage. I glued up a couple...

The number I had, and in the first post, no longer seems to work. I emailed Lidl, who passed me onto Kompernass. You need to email [email protected], quoting the IAN Number. Mine was 282495, but the model varies slightly by each year (not that it should matter). I was then sent a PDF of...

Thanks for the advice Chris. I haven't started the cleaning yet (well other than a quick wipe to get the worst off). I have used electrolysis in the past for smaller parts of the vice I renovated. Where it is not pratical for the larger parts I will go with your suggestion of citric acid or...

Aha - found my answer, according to this image http://www.lathes.co.uk/meddingsdrills1960/img11.jpg it is a head raising mechanism

Andy, What is the rack and pinion supposed to do? Support a table that has gone missing or something else? The base on mine is different to all the other models I have seen photos of, being round rather than rectangular. The paint looks original (but may not be) so I'm assuming it is what came...

Thanks Andy, My drill is a bit of a runt compared to yours. I may take you up on the spare parts if needed. I'm hoping that there isn't too much wrong at the moment, although until I get the gear box open I can't be sure. That's assuming I don't break anything trying to get it open...

A little bit more work:- Motor plate off the back. Lots of crud in there. Two bolts on each side hold the plate in, which itself is on rods which slide in and out. Confusingly when I was looking online, someone had a youtube video for a Mark3 dissassembly, which uses a different method of...

And the ever helpful and prompt lady at Meddings has just replied that this is a MK4 dated November 1958, so is a Mk1. Bit before my musical time preference but the wonders of the web show that of the top 100 singles of the year I recognise Elvis, Little Richard and Buddy Holly. But I think I...

Thanks Chris, I emailed Meddings and they sent a prompt reply. I didn't have the serial number so they couldn't identify the model exactly but sent me the parts manuals for all 3 versions of the type 4. I have now found the model plate so passed that back to them. Did Meddings have the user...

I meant to include a few pictures The base. The head Looks like original paintwork The motor Once I get it onto a workbench I will start to take it apart. Reading through the other thread, it looks like I might need to get a set of imperial allen keys. Anything else to expect/be wary...

Hello, a long time since I posted on here. I've since moved house a few times and so lost my previous workshed. I've got a single garage which si going to be the new one (and on the downside, bike and junk store). First task is to build a new workbench as I am working off an old workmate (a...

I built a softwood bench. I used a sheet of hardboard on the top nailed in with panel pins. The idea was that I could wipe it clean easily and replace it if it got too bashed. Nice idea, instead I just piled it high with tools and half finished projects which seem to protect the surface quite...

I've gone through a few modem/routers in my time and their ability to break slowly can be frustrating, as you don't know whether it's the kit or the software. Surfing t'interweb there doesn't seem to be any conclusive documents on why they break, but heat and power spikes are the most likely...

Also a second check while measuring the blade, and Stanley is stamped on the adjustment lever. Alf, 3 days? I think I bought this back in September or October...