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These were eBay whims of mine a few years back. I've no real use for them but couldn't resist as they're so cute! Maybe they could be used for jewelry work, though I've never investigated what they are made of. Lots of these were made to be used as samples or sales gimmicks by the anvil...

Freestyle skiiers are on another level entirely. The stuff they do is just incredible, the way they rotate around multiple axes like that. They must operate in 4D to be able to successfully land some of those tricks!

Thanks Sideways, for the comprehensive answer, great. Ive finally got a bit of time to myself so I'll do this belt now. Ive investigated the old one more closely, its knackered so definitely due replacement. Both wheel bearings are silky smooth and quiet with no play so theyre fine for now. I...

So the fan is successfully secured in place now, I'm happy with the result. It turned out to be quite simple in the end. I cut a disc of aluminium sheet rather than using a washer. I'm now a bit stumped about changing the drive belt. I feel stupid asking this, but how does one go about...

Ok. Thank you.

What's a Blast Gate?

I can vouch for Henry too. They're excellent machines. I have one for use inside the house. It's quite happy clearing up the wood burner every few weeks. The more modern ones are lower powered apparently; something to do with EU legislation at the time. I was lucky enough to get a reconditioned...

I bought one of these a couple of years ago, been very impressed with it so far. It's rather noisy but got loads of suction. I've used it a lot up in the loft, to clear up years worth of dust, broken down fibreglass and other general dusty crap, prior to laying down new insulation. I also use it...

Looks like I might have been a bit ambiguous with my post. I only run in reverse when the workpiece is mounted between centres. I don't have a locking chuck, and besides, don't use it very often anyway. It'll treat myself to a new and better one sometime. My dad smashed his face up years ago...

I often reverse the direction of rotation, (between centre mounted work), for sanding, when I remember. I've got the idea that it helps, maybe heard it somewhere but can't remember now, but no proof. Anyone else do this or heard of it?

No, it just slips off the end of the shaft when it gets up to speed. The hole in the fan is slightly tapered and there's no axial restraint. If there was I think it would stay tight enough and be fine. Thought about tapping a hole in the end of the shaft but I can't imagine that'd be easy as it...

Wish I'd thought of that before I took it off the lathe, would have been so much easier. Think I've got a lamp kit kicking around somewhere already.

Another vote for Peltor from me. I bought these recently to replace a pair of ear defenders on my chainsaw helmet. They're excellent in what they do, comfortable too. 3M Peltor X3P3E-RD Helmet Mounted Ear Defenders 70| at Zoro As others have said, you can't put a price on health, no point...

That's an idea, thanks. I'm looking for something even more functional really. Her indoors said that she doesn't want any more wooden ornaments in the house. She's got a point; we've got a large number of turned and hand carved / whittled bits and pieces lying around already. If I can convince...

Wow. You reckon you've been to this house, or you just recognize these tiles? I live in south Birmingham, moved here in 2016. I took that picture in our kitchen. The floor is crap, like an awful lot of work that was done in this house for or maybe by the previous owners.

Some Turnery that I finished recently. I'm not entirely happy with the shape or finish, (think I over did the Danish Oil, not even waxed it yet), however, given that it's the first decent thing I've turned after a five year or so hiatus I'm quite pleased with it. The wood itself is amazing...

Thanks for the advice guys. I've not been able to spend much time on this at all over the last week or so. Work and other stuff, life in general has got in the way! So I jumped the belt back into the correct grooves easily enough. Bit surprised about that but the tension is ok I think, it's...

Thanks for the tip off. I've just been tempted into taking advantage of this good offer. (Hope I've not been taken advantage of!🤔) I normally avoid these lydl/Aldi type multi-pack deals as you normally end up with too many fixings/tools/items that you never actually use. Couldn't resist this...

This is a great thread, I've just discovered it. Thanks @Sideways I hope no-one minds me hijacking it, rather than starting another new one. It seems like you've already been through the process that I've started, though much more thoroughly. So I've recently aquired a Kity 613 bandsaw. Very...

The Drewe Arms and Mable Mudge are legendary around those parts! My dad used to speak of her in hallowed tones. It was a proper "spit and sawdust" pub apparently. Before my time sadly. My maternal grandparents lived in Bridford as well, so I have fond memories of that side of Dartmoor and the...