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Kerrowman, no that will not work, what you need is an adapter with a 3/4 x 16 female thread then either an MT2 female on the other end or a JT2 male taper on the other end to hold the chuck. Option 1 MT2 means you can use any tool with a morse taper Option 2 JT2 means you can use only the chuck...

Richard, Silver steel is a tool steel ! very useful material, easy to work when in the annealed (as supplied) condition and easy to heat treat aka harden and temper. Are you making tools for wood turning or metal ? Either way the method is pretty much the same the only difference is the...

The answer is yes ! When I was in full time engineering one of the chaps made such items as a hobby selling a few along the way, he eventually left to do it full time, traveled to many shows etc in Britain selling and taking commissions. He did extremely well and his work was top class. If you...

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Tom, regarding your last summary: - The chisel point is of no consequence when you have already drilled a pilot hole - the point of you larger drill is not cutting ! Point thinking is only beneficial if you have a thick web and are drilling into solid material. Relief - your grinds look pretty...

Just one point for all to remember, heating galvanised wire or anything else galvanised is not to be recommend, heating such items gives off toxic fumes. You NEVER weld galvanised metals either or never should. Otherwise an interesting technique,!

Blackswanwood said Assuming it’s Wealden they are very good. Oops -- yes Wealdon not Weldon blooming auto correct !!! All sounds good gents so thanks I'll order my cutters and see how they do.

Hi folks, been looking for router cutters and noticed Weldon Tool Co the prices seems pretty good but wondering about quality ? What are other users opinions good / bad / indifferent ? In the past I have used Trend Craft pro and amine of cheapo box sets. Thanks in advance for comments

Try these guys I have used them and always come up with the goods even if it’s not on their list ! Phos Bronze is there by the inch so buy just what you need http://www.m-machine-metals.co.uk/metals_menu.html The web site is a little convoluted and you have to call them to order, you need to go...

Many years ago as an apprentice always looking to make a extra few bob I used to wheel and deal in small lathes, very understanding boss allowed me to use works facilities! However I came across quite a few treadle lathes and converted them motor driven — my point is that you will need a fairly...

Thank you one and all for the input, pretty much confirms my own thoughts, however it seems impossible to obtain European Oak in the size required although one company has suggested jointing it but not too keen on that and for this application don't like the idea of engineered Oak. Cabinet man...

Steel hole punches, defiantly steel, look at the tempering colours and traces of rust, the other is a diamond glass cutter thus no axel for a wheel. Have one somewhere in "Dad's & Grandad's tool box" diamond is AWOL tools are never used but they were Grandpa's then Dad's -- treasured memories !

I am not sure what the pros & cons are of the two species so would like some comments of our knowledgable team ! The use will be an open plan staircase and have been looking at material for the strings, most suppliers only have 32mm thick, finished, I would prefer it to be 40/45mm and the only...

Also have a look at the MIG Welding Forum -- lots of advice much of it from professionals plus some good tutorials.

Hi I have just had a look on search engines and there is a machine M = Manix AES is correct, however regarding a chuck for your Record from the photo's I've seen there seems to be more than one type of spindle nose fitting. All following the same theme but differing register diameters and hole...

Nothing new here my dad was a DR [dispatch rider] in the Signals in WW2 1939 - 1946 and they were issued with a small metal canister , screw cap either end, one with the compound in and the other with a cloth -- used it in my M/cycle days and still have a couple somewhere ! However the other...

Hi I often use M-Machine-Metals or our local steel stockholder for larger quantities, just had a delivery from M machine M always obliging and they have wide selection of engineering materials. No connection other than a satisfied customer. Also West Yorkshire steels John

I have not read all the posts but 10mins the OP refers to is most likely the duty cycle i.e. 10mins per hour or 16.66% duty cycle. Most motors welders or other electrical equipment has a duty cycle but of course industrial machinery/motors are designed to run continuously but even then not at...

First point is it’s 120v so unsuitable for direct mains use ! To use it you will need a transformer with a sufficient power output to supply the correct voltage. If you go down this route do not use a standard U.K. plug, use one of the low voltage plug systems so that it cannot be...

Trust nothing, even written data can be fiddled but safer than electronic. I do use Internet banking but not really happy with it and always look at it with suspicion. I never trust any caller from banks, BT etc etc who calls and then wants to “verify my ID” Er no I need to verify your ID ...