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Hi, I'm not encouraging novices to follow what I do but just for a bit of interest I like to rebuild or make machinery from scratch. Quite a while ago I downsized many of my machines including selling my Startrite combination woodworker; I then needed a sawbench so I designed and made my own...

Hi, I agree with you stevek; here's Alex in action and well worth watching; I used to post this video link but as with any subject then the "experts" disagreed with Alex. I run my blades as Alex demonstrates and they track well. Kind regards, Colin.

Hi, I'm sorry to learn of your serious health problem Paul and wish you a full and speedy recovery also a very happy New Year. Downsizing your workshop can be good as in my case. We have our garage directly beneath our detached bungalow but now it's a fully kitted workshop with the car...

Hi, https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wis32.pdf Page 2 Please look under ductwork. This morning I intended to email our local fire department sending them a link to this thread requesting their expert recommendation and guidelines but looking at the mixed replies it appears a number of members are...

Hi, Over the years I've had a number of bandsaws; a lovely small but now rare Startrite 4"; an industrial Startrite Volant 24" and now I own a Wilmac 6" plus an horizontal metal cutting bandsaw. All my woodcutting bandsaws were bought second hand and all were rebuilt be me; I'm a mechanical...

Hi, Thanks Mike Jordan; yes it pays to be very careful using any second hand timber; "Why are blue pallets illegal? This stands for Methyl Bromide which is a harmful chemical used to prevent wood eating insects consuming the pallets. It was banned in the UK 5 years ago so they are much rarer...

Hi, I agree with you entirely Mike Jordan. Spark Arrestor Manufacturers | Spark Arrestor Suppliers Before retiring I was registered with the HSE because of my responsibilities being in charge of the timber department at work. Having been safety trained down a deep coal mine I know only too...

Hi, I was trained down a deep coal mine; if you want to mix combustible dust with static then expect the worst; it's too late when there's an explosion. Why kick this dangerous subject around on a forum in front of the world; a phone call to your local fire service should be the first point of...

Hi, Thanks pe2dave; metal spinning is a great deal more difficult to do than woodturning and much more dangerous; I'll post a lot more details regarding my entry into metal spinning which is a story in itself; I was shown how to metal spin by the owner of a metal spinning company and I'm...

Hi, Many thanks for your replies and I'm sorry for the late response; I'm fully retired so don't have much spare time. Thanks for your kind words and for asking Doug B. The eyes are readily available through eBay as teddy bear eyes and come in a number of sizes; mine are 4.5mm; I hope I'm...

Hi, It's ages since I posted on this forum due to being bogged down with heavy jobs around the bungalow and gardens. 30 years upgrading our detached bungalow and the last 3 years getting the gardens under control. It's like living on a mountain living here the site being a steep valley side...

Hi, I've had a Record Power DML 24" lathe for many years and it's a little beauty running very sweetly indeed. Bought as a present to me from my lovely wife costing £200 new from Tabwell tools; it was a lot of money to us in the day and no sooner had we travelled to Bakewell and collected the...

Hi, Thanks for asking. Standard 13A plug fused at 13A for the bandsaw and also the new light; ideally I'd fuse the new light at 3A but the saw is correctly earthed and and the consumer unit is pretty new being split load with a pair of RCD's. If the power to the bandsaw is switched on then the...

Hi, Just an update. The new LED sewing machine lights arrived by slow boat from China but I'm happy to have them. I've not yet tried using the one for the lathe but what a tremendous difference on the bandsaw to see what I'm cutting; Well worth the money and the wait; I'll buy two more. Kind...

Hi, Very well done MikeG. and thanks for sharing your interesting story. (y) It's good to help less abled people out and often costs nothing. Over the years because I have a well equipped workshop I've taken on quite a number of projects to help; some even costing me money. One such project...

Hi, I have similar problems but get around it by putting my dust mask on and using the compressor air line; I start at the wall furthest from the doors and blow the dust cloud onto our driveway where I can easily sweep up the debris; I do this a number of times; having done this it's then a...

Hi, Thanks for asking; as an apprentice back in 1963 working down a deep coal mine I used to get beaten up if I was untidy and it's stuck with me; a place for everything and everything in its place. I've been in workshops where a place for everything and everything all over the place ruled; I...

Hi, I recently bought a 3hp single phase 240V motor speed controller similar to the one in the picture; I'm experimenting with a 1,950W commercial microwave transformer but thought it worth adding the detail because these motor controllers come in lots of sizes and are cheap enough to try...

Hi, It's worth considering the long term. About a year ago I started to turn finial lidded boxes enjoying every one of them but then what; they quickly multiply with space running out in the bungalow and giving a number as prezzies to friends; I've never attempted big bowls or platters etc they...

Hi, A Record DML 24" lathe is a nice bit of kit to start on. 3 speed nothing fancy but a good solid lathe and a set of three basic wood turning tools to play with. I've owned my DML 24" for over 30 years and will never part with it because it was a Christmas present from my lovely wife. Pop...