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I’m not doing anything to the electrics myself, just trying to get an idea if we need to get an upgrade of the existing cooker feed before getting a new induction range cooker.

Hi, we are looking to replace our ceramic hob range cooker with one that has an induction hob. Does anyone know if the wiring (to the fuse box) that’s worked fine for the ceramic would be adequate for the induction? Thanks.

Hi, I need to replace part of a carport roof due to water ingress through mineral felt. There are 8x4 sheets of some ply type material currently, What suggestions for reasonable quality and cost would you suggest, I’ll be refelting too. Thanks Mike.

Thanks for your replies, Ill certainly go and view some when i move, Ill look out metal structures too, hadnt thought of thatpossibility before. Thanks again, mike

Hi, I’m shortly moving from Hampshire to Cornwall and will need a new shed / workshop. Unfortunately due to disability I am unable to build my own, I previously had a 12’ x12’ and am looking to get a 20’x12’ this time, does anyone have any recommendations for suppliers down that way esp. any...

Thanks Chris, I will do just that!

Hi folks, I am resurrecting this thread as I too have acquired an old 636 and need a users manual. I found one online which was just in French and as I dont speak French it was limited value. If anyone has. PDF of one I'd be really grateful. Thanks, Mike

Can anyone tell me the size of the Axminster holdfast?, is it the same size (diameter) as the Record 145 or 146... Or different altogether? Thanks, Mike

Hi Alvan, im just home from being away for a few days and was delighted to find a small package with the missing nicker had arrived! Very many thanks for that, great generosity which is very much appreciated. Thanks again, Mike.

Thanks Alvan, thats brilliant pm sent. Cheers, Mike

Many thanks for your suggestions folks, i have been looking at ebay but baulk at paying around £13 for the ones that regularly crop up from the USA, i'll keep my eyes open for a UK one and in the meantime use knife cut as suggested. Thanks again, Mike

Hi, I have a Record 778 rebate plane that is missing the nicker and screw, does anyone have a spare for sale or know where I can find one? Thanks, Mike

Hi, iIm new to turning and have encountered an early problem. I bought a 2nd hand m900 lathe that works fine and invested in a Supernova chuck which is also great. I recently bought a 4" faceplate that screwed nicely onto the headstock , only thing is that anything more than about 6 " knocks...

Snap - a 68 Smoke Grey Traveller... Regards, Mike.

Hello UKWrs, Im after a bit of advice... I need to replace part of the nearside waistrail on my Morris Traveller this summer, I need to cut out the rot and scarf in a new piece of ash. Im a bit concernened about getting an exact fit - here is the offending article: The actual rot is at the...

Wowee !!- they're taken already..!! Cheers, Mike.

Hello to all of you woodworky folks, I have around 100 woodwork mags, (Practical WW'ing / Traditional WW'ing / Furniture and Cabinetmaking etc etc) from around 2004 / 5 which are all surplus to requirments and need to go. Theyre all in pretty good nick (although I think a few - and that is a...

Hi Woody, Thanks for the tought - I am a member of the MMOC and have been discussing this issue with quite a number of them. I though I'd also try the good folk of UKW to get the widest view. Hi John - You make some good points and i still might get a complete waistrail (and probably some...

Hi Dave, No the wood doesnt come off the car - I'll remove the windows and aluminium panels but the rail will need to be cut off / worked on in situ. Your suggestion of a home made mitre box might just do the trick. There was no woodworm in the frame, just a bit of wet rot, the woodwork on a...

Hi - Ive not been around for a while - been a bit busy with the day job and parenting... Anyhow, Ive got myself a new car and need some advice on a restoration problem. And before you think "What is this post doing here - we not a motor vehicle forum :? " Well my new car is a 1967 Morris Minor...