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I need to be more OCD about machine fettling - as you say accuracy is key. I need to find my feeler gauges.

YorkshireMartin: Thanks for the detailed help - that's great. Lots to take in but all sound advice it seems. The straight edge is the 36" Veritas so it almost reaches end to end...& it is possible that I lifted it by the table (but not again though). I didn't even know about machine table wax...

Evening Gents, I have recently acquired an EB HC260M as well as a long, pricey, straight edge & now need some set up advice please. 1) Both tables are flat but with the straight edge resting on both tables (& obviously spanning the cutter block) it shows a small gap in the centre - both tables...

Just a few thoughts; There is a cooling fan at the back of the motor with a cover over it.. is that in place & not rubbing against something or blocked with fluff ? Microfarad is shown as uF.. & if you look the motor's data plate this value will be shown & then you can compare this with the...

Ha.. solved .. just the slightest play on the spindle (?) pulley, hardly noticeable, but with some handling it then became much more pronounced, but still not a lot. Eventually I found that there were 2 grub screws & the lower one was loose enough. It now runs sweetly - ace. Thanks Myfordman.

Hello Myfordman, I didn't suspect the grub screw or key as I am sure that there's is no play anywhere.. but that makes more sense than bearings. Bearings don't really clank. I'll take a much closer look tomorrow. Thanks a lot Togs

Hello Gents, I have on long term loan an old, blue, long Coronet lathe. It looks like the old version of a Record CL1. It almost always makes a loud clanking noise, especially under load. For ages /years & didn't think much of it until I used another machine & also read a comment in the For...

Well.. they took them back & I got a speedy enough refund - no messing. So their customer service has been good at least.

Hiya Mike, I will take some pics when it's light. The frame seems in good condition, even after 105 yrs. I didn't think to measure the door frame for square or being co-planar as nothing is square in an old house is it ? ..the back of the house is at least 20mm wider than the front ..& it's...

Evening Gents, Although I am very interested in making doors I am not confident enough in my skills to make flat external doors & draught proof frames for my house.. so.. I need recommendations for a good joiner or quality door supplier/installer please. I would prefer someone local to Brum but...

Yes, I thought it doubtful too but felt I had to say something- just in case.

Robin, Good advice/help is much appreciated. Thank you. Togs

That is very sad. He really impressed me. I went home very uplifted after my visit/s to his place...

My academic standards are fair & I have a fair understanding of business but no one can teach you who to trust & who will or won't pay. I have no skills in trust - I am too nice. There is a fair amount of stress in just doing my job, to then come home to bookkeeping & taxes ( not to mention the...

Mrs T, I am so sorry to learn of Richard's passing...& shocked.. & saddened. I have not been on here for a while (a year or more it turns out) & have just this minute found out. I popped round once to buy some holdfasts (& possibly got some wood cut down on another occasion) & went home &...

Hello Gents, I am in the initial process of getting an extension built.. which I have no previous experience of. I have asked an architect to draw up the plans which should be agreed in the next week or so. They will be sent off to planning & building control then be sent out to tender (to 3...

Thanks Gents.. It's tricky for me to decipher all the blurb from truth & read all the opinions made over the years & then be objective.. especially late at night when it's the only time I have to look things up. I hadn't noticed the lack of bad reviews on Rutlands, which is obvious now it's...

Evening Gents, What are your opinions on these 'Dovetail' chisels ? http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodworkin ... s+m_jp1071 ..are these really the equivalent of the blue plastic handled Stanley's ? Togs

So following on from all your pieces of advice I bought the 'Jacobs' chuck from Arc Eurotrade & also went to Axy ..they didn't have the light pull drive on the shelf & I forgot to get a Face Plate...& showing an un usual bout of self control I decided a jawed chuck could wait until I really...