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Hi, Can I ask if anyone on here uses a foot operated control switch and did you fit it yourself ? take care Don W

I would say the machine is identical. One thing it brings up is that the table top needs a rub to smooth it out, I see the last picture on the Screwfix site shows a saw with a black table, the rest of the pics show the table supplied and it definitely needs a rub to make it easier to use.

I have had a play with this machine and it is great quality and very good value for money IMHO. It takes pinned and unpinned blades. The machine has Parkside stickers on it but the plate with the registration number on says Scheppach. So far I am very pleased with it, and as I already have Olsen...

I bought one and it looks ok. I haven't quite finished fettling it so I will report how it all turned out in a couple of days time. I have done a bit of fixing on it but for the money it seems not too bad a buy so far. As a retired Toolmaker/Maintenance Engineer I have met some problems in my...

Hi Stevie, I can help (maybe) take care Don W PM Sent

Hi John, I had the same sort of problem recently after downloading from Cnet and found myself with 3 toolbars for various browsers, (despite ticking the box that I didn't want them), and was told 1 Open Firefox 2 Click on Tools on the top Menu Bar 3 Second object down is Add-ons 4 Click on...

Mr Blister sir, Could you remove me from the 2012 challenge please as I am giving up membership of the forum. Thank you Don W

The alternatives to Corel Draw are Inkscape or XaraXtreme. I agree using Linux is rather like teaching an old dog new tricks. However I don't think that will help your original problem of installing Corel Draw on Wndows 7, and I am sorry I can't help. take care Don W EDIT I am giving up the...

Hi, You could dump Windross and install any version of Linux. No need to worry about viruses then. take care Don W

Sorry about that Paul, of course it is the 1/8" BSP. I misread the Zeus book take care Don W

Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for showing. take care Don W

Hi All, I believe the 3/8" x 28 tpi is the standard 1/4" BSP thread Don W

Elaine, A piece of Formica is ideal for burning rings on wood. take care Don W PS I don't know how to cost.

Rod, I will try and explain what I know about saw blades. You should never use a coarse pitch blade to cut thin material. This applies whether wood or metal. If you imagine the cutting edge of the blade (the teeth), on the carpenters saw, for wood, probably has the point of each tooth 1/2"...

Excellent result there Nik Nak. An inspiring set which I would like try, but would be happy to make 2 the same :) Well done and thanks for showing us these pieces. take care Don W

Hi, You could try this one PosteRazor take care Don W

Can you count me in for the challenge please ? I may not manage them all but will certainly try my best. take care Don W

Hi Ben, I finished as a Toolmaker some 14 years or so ago. I spent my time mostly making jigs and fixtures. If tools were required they would usually be adapted from existing or standard tooling. take care Don W PS If I can help just ask

Hi Loz, I have just logged off WOW and it was running ok. take care Don W

Thanks for everything Richard take care Don W