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    Anyone use the 5 cut method to square up a crosscut sled?

    The formula works just as well in metric.
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    Anyone use the 5 cut method to square up a crosscut sled?

    Been there done that and got to 0.002". Brilliant system and as long as the piece you are cutting is on the same as the pivot point, then Bob IS your uncle.
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    Height of workbench for Mitre Saw

    Interesting thread. I'm a left hander BUT I have yet to see any machinery manufactured for us lefties. So what is the best way to operate 'right handed' machinery? A) Develop your personal cack handed system that may leave you exposed to risk of injury or worse or, B) Learn to use stuff right...
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    Is it just me?

    To me the leverage is back to front. You will have to screw the tightening handle to the point of breaking your hand to achieve a mediocre clamping force.
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    Mystery tool- what is it?

    Could it be a 'screwdriver' made in a school by a pupil in metalwork?
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    Hullo All...

    Welcome. 20 odd fish?? Why didn't you buy some even fish? Getting purchases past the finance committee. That's a skill that if you could bottle it, you'd make a fortune.....
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    How large should i build a router sled? (or what size are most tables)

    That sounds like it's heading towards becoming a 2 axis CNC machine...... crack on my good man and tell us all your pitfalls so we can skip those. Ta muchly.
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    Vaccination

    We had our first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday. Lister Hospital Stevenage. Plenty of FREE parking, folk arriving as requested, all very well organised. Went better than clockwork. We Foster so come under the essential worker heading. I'm 64 and my wife is 61. second appointment on...
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    How large should i build a router sled? (or what size are most tables)

    Mine has a working area of approx 1000x600. Stands vertically and is about 80mm thick including the bed and ali rails. Cross sled is detachable and made from ali angle. Does the job.
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    Persuading a non payer

    Fail to pay then claim via the small claims court. The successful outcome results in damaging the credit rating of anyone living at that address the last time I checked. Not the most exciting outcome nor the most dramatic/spectacular but it works for me.
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    Flat head screw supplier - am i being daft?

    https://timberfixings.com/Countersunk-Slotted-Screws-Stainless-Steel-Din-97-c17877095
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    Scrabble tabble

    Totally discombobulated by your effort.
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    Central Heating / Hot Water Issues

    Can I add that water should be stored at 60C+ to prevent salmonella. Raising the temp on the cylinder stat is a start. Also check the boiler stat so that it fulfills the demand of the cylinder. This would mean that you will be using less hot and more cold to bring the showering temperature down...
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    First real wood butchery.............

    Thank you Rorton. Yes I did apply the round over once I had glued and pinned it together. Finished with a wax polish.
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    First real wood butchery.............

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    Interesting Christmas gift

    I have a couple of similar devices. Great for their purpose but I shudder to think what they could do in the wrong hands....................
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    Tier 4

    Matching Green is in Essex................
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    Winter Solstice

    I love it up 'properly north' in the summer but would like to see what its like in the winter. Love the highlands............
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    Wanted Stanley No8 plane

    I have a Stanley Number 6 that I have no use for. If it is of use then DM me. Apart from a bit of surface oxidation it looks brand new. the box is a bit tatty though.
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    16 Amp supply for bandsaw

    My days of going commando are few and far between.;););)
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