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I have the same machine, purchased second hand.It had similar problems. It needed a thorough clean and polish on the feed bed - I used emery to remove fine pitting in the surface - and then used chrome polish to really get smooth surface. Cleaned off and then polished with v thin coat of wax...

I print out the words required on the computer, 3 times the size needed and then set the pantograph for a 1/3 reduction. The pics show examples of a rocking horse with "Ben" engraved on the saddle bags and a wedding album presentation box (before finish applied) where I used this system. John

I have built one...used B&Q ply, no problem with it Did not build it on a base board, but clamp it to a piece of mdf when I use it. Its not pretty but it works fine. John

Hi Rob, John Emmerson, Thanks for organising this

I made this pantograph http://woodgears.ca/pantograph/index.html and have used it for lettering, tracing the letters from a print out rather than the templates that are shown in the article. HTH, John

But I know how to get to Axminster..." :twisted: John

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=oX ... o&vq=large It cheered me up, John

I certainly agree regarding the fence stops. I check with a square when ever I change its position. I have suspended the extraction hose from the ceiling with a bungee cord so I can swing the hood over without too much difficulty. Extraction is not very good and use the air line to clear the...

I don't think so.... John

Am I missing something? On my AW106 I leave it attached and tilt it back like this. John

Thank goodness for that! I also had made a couple of payments when it said they would be sent via the fast payment system, but was beginning to believe I dreamed it since all recent payments were the usual 3 working days in hyperspace. John

Have a look at this CAB site, it should help www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_money ... uction.htm The site also gives information on other related issues, both employment related and benefits etc. HTH John

Hi Mark, I have a Charnwood W650 TS, very similar to the Kity 419 and am in process of building the TS guard as detailed in Steve's DVD. For me, the existing crown guard is better than nothing but the added protection of Steve's SUV style guard is well worthwhile. I highly recommend the...

OMG!!!! I was dreading the outcome as I read your post......a sigh of relief and the thought "that could of been me, would I have been so lucky???" Thanks for sharing - a timely reminder John

You may this interesting: http://woodgears.ca/router_table/index.html John

I would certainly like to attend John

Hi DW, Many thanks for posting this...I really enjoy your contributions, keep them coming. Look forward to your WS opening next year...... John

Had them changed as part of a service by the local Metabo agent, had the brake ring changed as well. have lost receipt but think it was about £25. John

Simular problem with my SE 450 - had the bearings changed to fix it. John

Hi Roger, I use a Trend extractor with a cut down adapter - works fine. To support the hose, I pass it through a large spring clip, attached to a roof beam. This then keeps the hose out of the way and supports its weight. HTH John