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    Startrite 352 electrical components

    I found the data sheet online: https://www.wolseley.co.uk/wcsstore7.00.1066.986/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/images/products/AssetPush/DTP_AssetPushHighRes/std.lang.all/to/rs/Danfoss-CI_TI-contactors.pdf It shows the contactor and thermal overload, but it doesn’t look like the the auxiliary...
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    Uses of box wood

    I’ll be bringing an empty van back to Cambridge a few times this year, so that shouldn’t be too difficult to arrange. Assuming no customs issues. I’ll message you later in the year when we are cutting it and you can let me know what we should be looking for.
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    Uses of box wood

    Thanks for all the great replies. I guess I should have thought of box handles, but chess pieces wouldn’t have occurred to me. I don’t think we’ll be burning it now, but I’ll see if I can find a place to store it once felled. what should I do with the logs? Leave them whole? Most of it is...
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    Uses of box wood

    Here in France we have about an acre of mixed woodland on the edge of our garden. There's quite a few box trees that have now succumbed to the boxwood moth and we are going to have to start clearing the dead trees out. The trees are mostly about 4" to 6" in diameter, so not massive. Rather than...
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    Face Shield

    I have one of these - Bionic Faceshield-Clear, PC Fog-Ban/Anti-scratch Visor | Eye and Face Protection | Honeywell Safety Works well, very transparent, replaceable visors, space for glasses underneath. Cost about £27, Google for suppliers, I used Amazon. Edit - same as the one Droogs...
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    Oak Soap Dishes

    This is tannins from the wood and you can’t really do anything about it. If woods like oak or chestnut get wet, tannin staining will occur, and I can’t think that any finish would be waterproof enough to prevent it. If you make wooden items that get wet, then you need wood that is naturally...
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    Imperial vs Metric

    Light travels through space time which is warped by gravity. So gravity doesn’t directly act on light, as far as light is concerned, it’s going in a straight line. Gravity makes those straight lines bend. it’s a bit early for this!
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    Choosing a New Dust Extractor

    Sorry about the delay in replying. I have ducted the extractor with 125 mm steel ducting from www.dustspares.co.uk, and flexi from the fixed steel ducts to the machines. I have 125 mm flexi to the table saw with an adapter to the saw's 150 mm outlet. I have a 10" planer thickness with a home...
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    Choosing a New Dust Extractor

    I have one of these Axminster Craft AC118CE Cyclone Dust Extractor. It is no noisier than I would expect, but it’s the noisiest machine I have and I wear ear defenders when using it. It is pretty robust, and I don’t have any concerns about it being flimsy. I think it’s probably a false...
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    I've been in love with Dolly Parton my whole life.

    and what has Jolene ever done, eh?
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    Bearing Removal Assistance

    +1 for car mechanic. Find a local independent garage and they should be able to do it.
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    iTech brand:

    The iTech kit is generic Far East machinery which is why you can see very similar kit from other brands. Nothing wrong with that. S&S are a very reputable supplier and I would confidently buy any of the kit that they sell.
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    Dust extraction size 125mm>100mm on ducting? or keep to 100mm throughout

    I have that extractor. 125mm steel ducting and 125mm flexible everywhere. At each machine I convert from the machine diameter (100 on some, 150 on the saw) to the 125mm. I have a short length of 125 flexible between the extractor and the steel duct. The converters are either plastic or steel...
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    1ph vs 3ph

    I have a single phase TA315. It is a fantastic bit of kit. The 3 phase motor might be slightly better for the reasons above, but the single phase won’t disappoint for power, noise or smoothness.
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    Ledge and Brace doors - where to start?

    I've done this in a couple of houses, and here's my thoughts: As has already been said, traditionally braces are not used on internal doors, but there's nothing to stop you adding them if you like the look. They definitely aren't needed for strength. I've done both and both methods work. I...
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    Sedgwick PT255 planer thicknesser guard

    I've just picked up a PT255 planer thicknesser and it's missing the main blade guard. I'm waiting for Sedgwick to tell me how much a new one is going to be, but I doubt if it will be sensible money so I'll probably have to fabricate one. I've got the manual, but I could really do with some...
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