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Me too - what is a bargain really worth if it comes at the cost of your data security. No thanks!

I suspect it's one of those things that's readily available in North America but not so much here. Would the Axminster ones be compatible? If you really need some the alternative is to either get hold of a file (here’s one such example) and give it to a friend or company to get them printed, or...

I opted for the Dewalt platform a couple of years ago mainly because their stuff appeared to come up on offer more frequently than other brands, it has been fine for what I've needed to do. Trying not to buy a lot of stuff in quick succession with the "well I'll surely need it one day"...

I'm not having a go but so far in 12 posts you've revived old threads from 2006, 2007, 2012 and now this one from 2019 all linked to computers or related tech - why?

I cant comment if a B&D hand plane line once existed but what you have doesn't look a million miles different to one of these:

Looks nice, given the bed lengths it could be the 8 inch model.

Website shows from next Sunday 20th.

1. Assuming there is no air leak somewhere between the tank, fittings, hose and air tool which would mean it refills over and over it should be okay. 2. Yes - perfectly normal. 3. So long as you don't go extended periods without draining the tank its unlikely to do much harm but its a good habit...

Having worked in group risk insurance for many years I sympathise. Although I dealt with policies for businesses rather than individual cover, the same level of pedantry did exist over the smallest things. Too many people in certain areas were very "risk adverse" when presented with medical...

A Google search of 'Tarpen transformer' brings up a similar model (a 150A), and what I assume would be the original packaging box states "fitted with special Tarpen non-standard outlet socket".

If you end up buying plans online make sure you avoid the 16000 woodworking plans scam. There have been plenty of articles published over the years about it.

Thanks to everyone for their input, I'm updating the status as a friend has kindly offered to machine a threaded mounting block for me.

A bit of a long shot but does anyone have any imperial size T nuts in their collection going spare? I'm looking specifically for a maximum of 3 (2 required, 1 as a contingency) that are suitable for a 3/8" diameter UNC 16TPI threaded rod. I have attempted to tap an M10 size which does work but...

I dropped into the Basingstoke branch to have one final look around earlier, talking to one of the employees the decision to close came about due to the lease not being renewed by the new building owner who had bought it during the original 10 year agreement. When I asked about the Nuneaton...

One of the first things I considered years ago when I was in the same position was did I want one with a screaming universal motor or one with a comparatively quiet induction motor. When I was sure I wanted the latter, understanding that it would take up some floor space, anticipating what I...

That's pretty cunning, I've not heard of it before so thanks for sharing. I feel like my issue of not trusting anyone very easily these days isn't necessarily a bad thing..

Probably like Gumtree, Ebay etc. they could ask you to communicate with them on a different platform and insist for some sort of upfront electronic payment, in any case stuff being sold way cheaper than normal is enough of a warning sign.

https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/23552702.axminster-tools-close-basingstoke-store-matter-weeks/ AFTER 10 years in the city a tools and machinery company will be closing its Basingstoke branch. Axminster Tool’s Basingstoke unit was the sixth shop the Devon headquartered business opened...

Much like the handheld router CNC thing when that first popped up I'm probably one of a very few who watched that video and thought "meh". I guess its fine if you love technology, need accuracy & precision, can justify the cost etc. but most can do perfectly well just using the tools/jigs the...

When you say a local engineering firm told you the motor was dead, was that their technical opinion based on just looking at it or was it their opinion after tinkering around with it? 8 years ago the induction motor on my Nutool table saw was declared dead by someone local to me who supposedly...