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I subscribed back in July and they took my money on the 14th after having read the posts about the delays I did nothing until 2 weeks ago when I checked my account which showed waiting for payment so after many mails and info on transaction details I received an apology and my subscription...

I'll be there (wibble :D ) Thursday but not the night see you at Terrys Bar Nigel

If there are only 2 connections then the motor is double insulated and does not require an earth and would not be polarity conscious It would take more than a polarity change of the supply to change the rotation of the motor but thats another story Nigel

Hi DEV not quite sure what type off plug you are using but they are not able to be reversed in the socket due to a moulding on the plug also you will not reverse a single phase motor just by revering the polarity is this the type of 16amp plug http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.as ...

I prefer the one in the middle :lol: :lol: Nigel

I'll be there on Friday looking forward to seeing you again if you are going on that day Nigel

hello I have resurrected this post as I have just experienced buying local from D&M where I ordered a Veritas #4 (slope what slope :shock: ) when it arrived direct from Brimarc I found the tote split at the base but on inspection there was no sign of damage to the outside of the box but a...

Hi soapy only just seen your Hello, welcome to the forum from an electrician of Blackwater about to retire :lol: Nigel

If this is the Guy I was bidding on a much smaller quantity of Beech and stopped bidding when the bids exceded £72 the winning bid was £110 so you definitely got yourself a bargain Nigel

I have the DELTA saw and when I upgraded to a Basato the intention was to sell it but I had got so used to the saw set up with a duredge blade cutting so accurately on smaller work I decided to spoil myself and keep both Nigel

Hi Nick A view from a complete novice is that the new format is better as I used to read all I wanted from the previous issues in one sitting as already stated by Mudman I have had the mag for 4 days and still finding interest as for the extra catalogues I welcomed them as there is a certain...

Hi Shady I have recently measured my stanley 130 bits at 0.250 /1/4inch as I was interested in the Trend Snappy chuck for Yankee drivers but they only fit the 131 at 5/16inch I would be interested If you find out the latest stanley bits don't fit the earlier models as like you I am looking for...

Im using a Trend Jig at the moment but would like to be able to cut through dovetails so I will be watching this poll with interest Rat ? leigh ? or A.N. Other Nigel so many trees so little time

Hi Paul Thats quite a size for one piece if you are prepared to glue up from some 6"x 2" (approx) I may be able to help pm me Nigel

Nice one Tim :lol: :lol: :lol: now I have stopped laughing i will post my score which is 17 weeks from 60 which is when I retire Started working life at 15 in a tool shop when Bridges drills and B&D D500 were the only offering to non profesionals left to take up electrical apprentiship, I...

When I visited Yandells Show in 2004 I bought an 200mm OMEGA saw blade from what I assume was an Omega Stand, I am very impressed with this blade in my kitty 419 ie smooth effortless cut and intended to buy another one at this years show However they were not at the show and on checking the...

My company supplied me with a set from RS Components part No 290-2009 and I find them great, they cut in if the Db level exceeds a preset level and react quickly even to a gun shot, mine have a volume control on each earpiece and can be set so you still hear any machinery you are using and when...

Hello only just seen this post so delay in repleying I too have some reclaimed TEAK and have been using it for some time my planer thicknesser is now fitted with carbide knives to cope with the silica, My problem is resawing on a Basato 3 the Dure-Edge blades don't last at all and was...

There ought to be an option of non of the above as what annoys me is the programe is not on screen often enough I completly agree with Philly as it was Norm who got me interested in woodwork and I can take as much or as little from his programe as I please including the finishing (they do have...

Hi Adam can I add my appreciation of your work and thanks for the trouble you have gone to so we can see the full build, it is just what novice like me needs for inspiration, BTW is that a double exposure on the castor or was it spinning when the picture was taken, great effect Thanks Nigel