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    Record power bench mounted bandsaw.

    Don't give up on your BK3 two speed bandsaw. Using the slow speed the following should be possible cutting mild steel and non-ferrous metals. Using a blade with 14 tpi [teeth per inch]. Cutting 25-1.5mm thickness is possible. Using a blade with 24 tpi. 1.4-1.2mm thickness is possible. Using a...
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    Making small circles

    Another possible method using DIY frame and T4 router. The timber and spelch piece are located on a small pin through base board.
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    Attaching to an old church

    If you have a look on Ebay uk you will find plastic strapping kits which would allow secure fixing to columns. Wire hangers could be used to suspend your boards. No drilling or gluing to structure.
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    Which resin to fill letters in a sign?

    Something else that may be a useful colouring to an epoxy filler.
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    Which resin to fill letters in a sign?

    Hi. Poster paint powdered pigment works well with epoxy resin. It mixes easily has no reaction with resin and a thorough mixing ensures no leaching of pigment when the epoxy has cured.
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    Katsu router and different cutter sizes

    Try AIM Tools Ltd for Katsu parts.
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    Engineering Tools Maybe ?

    Hi AdrianUK. My interest with Demec gauge equipment involves setting up gauge point arrays and ensuring accurate and reliable results can be obtained for reinforced concrete structures requiring assessment.
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    Engineering Tools Maybe ?

    Hi AdrianUK. The parts you have are the silver coloured reference bar which is use to check the Demec gauge for faults or calibration problems. The other black bar is used for positioning the Demec points at the correct gauge distance for subsequent gauge measurements. It is unfortunate you do...
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    Engineering Tools Maybe ?

    The Demec Gauge is used to provide measurement of masonry and concrete defects in the form of cracking. It can also be used as a student teaching aid to explain strain variations in loaded reinforced concrete. It is usual to position Demec points on the side of a beam. The gauge reflects...
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    Mortaring, but upside down?!

    Look at expanding foam as filler.
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    16" or 24" centres for 2x6 rafters?

    Are you intending to use C16 or C24 grade timber?
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    burgess bandsaw bbs20, blade and setup

    Hi your BBS20 saw requires a blade with a length of 56 1/2 inches [1435 mm]. The original blade widths were 1/4" and 3/8" so 6mm and 10 mm will fit. The maximum depth of cut is 3" [76 mm]. Blade tracking is monitored by it's position on the top wheel and should be adjusted until the blade runs...
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    Show us yer .... Bird-feeders

    Water is also needed during hot dry weather. This is one way to provide.
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    Did you see the report that boilers sales are to stop 2025

    Just for some additional calculations. To achieve your average US draw of 1.2kw per household the weight required on the basis of what you mention would need to be increased to 52977.61 pounds. So it seems that it is possible to supply energy by falling weights, Do you think wind power could...
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    Removing banjo fingerboard.

    The fingerboard markers will be glued onto the fingerboard and may come loose during heating/removal. The same situation could arise with the note position markers to the side of the neck. just keep an eye on everything as you proceed. It looks like your proposal to add timber to the neck is the...
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    Removing banjo fingerboard.

    Hi the matter of fingerboard removal has been well covered and removal should not be a problem. Just for information attached are images showing other methods to overcome banjo neck upsets. One shows a fitted fingerboard that has been tapered to provide a better action. The other shows the area...
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    Show us yer .... Bird-feeders

    This is a simple feeder using :- 1. 2Lt bottle of cider [best emptied straight from fridge] 2. Metal pie dish from Poundland [drilled for drainage and mounting] 3. 20mm M5 bolt with nut and washer 4. Cup hook
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    Am I the only person depressed by the number of comments with gender or racial stereotypes in them?

    Operation Sealion was intended by Germany to invade the British Isles. The comment "by getting involved" is not relevant. If the German actions of invasion had not been prevented then it is likely that beside speaking German by now all Jews, all black people, all homosexuals, all disabled...
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    Am I the only person depressed by the number of comments with gender or racial stereotypes in them?

    Careful - A moron is a person with restricted mental development. Someone with a disability.
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