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I have also...perhaps the 'kiss of death' but my 20++yr 613 with very light but frequent use has worked well for me. 1/4" blade to normally used 3/4". BUT always be very careful in withrawing the partially completed cut, it is easy to pull a 1/4" blade of the wheel/s. Pulleyt describes the...

but where can I get one at this time of day ??

Yes..as I thought; another repeat job best avoided.

Thank you both. I am told by 'the friend' that condensation is a problem which is good as it indicates air tightness and hopefully easily sorted out with some good carefully positioned vents. Also external can be painted to reduce sun/climate damage but I hope to avoid painting if I decide on...

I like wood, I generally think that a wooden extension to my brick built garage/workshop is the natural way to go BUT I am told by a long time friend I should consider a plastic built shed 11' x 8' size. Please be kind to me BUT Has anyone used, seen or considered an apex roof plastic shed as...

When you realise a lot of people are past it except you...Courted & married my young lady who is still with me and I talked to her on an early date about the new band called the Beatles and that I enjoyed listening to Johnny Cash; she in innocence or (thinking) who is this eager/stupid young...

Hi again at this late stage.. I am again loooking for help. I fitted a new start capacitor late 2021 and the motor worked but it is again 'humming' at me and not starting. I am wondering if the centrifugal switch is faulty and perhaps not throwing out the starter capacitor at the right time...

My wife is a lovely lady who does not need the encyclopedias offered for sale earlier in the thread tells me I cannot tell a joke. Accordingly if I did so on this forum and some one found it funny and repeated it I would be proud of my joke telling. Perhaps I am suffering from a positive...

Or indeed for today's 'blue lighters' a cup of tea with crew mates, where the p*ss can be taken out of each other where this supportive action help them all to carry on doing their wonderful and difficult work.

Hi folks, Can a metalwork fitting/jig or whatever other name be fitted to my viceroy educator wood lathe (pic attached). I have very limited need for such a jig but it would be handy to have. If it can be fitted has anyone got one for sale. Best Regards...Richard

Now I can add to this knowledgeable forum with stuff I know something about See my site..www.floshmeadowsselfbuild.co.uk BUT EVEN MORE IMPORTANLY see and read-review-consider: (there are many more sites the following will direct you to) https://nacsba.org.uk/ https://selfbuildportal.org.uk/...

Thank you every one for your input. Can I as the 'question asker' suggest we end this thread now. Best Regards Richard

Thank you Ray Stockwell. That happens to be close to where I presently and will continue to end my fence,...Regards..Richard

Thank Daniel2 & Jacob Do I understand/summarise your recommendation as (2. ish) below: start of cut (i.e.) just in front of saw teeth Daniel2 & Jacob middle of saw blade end of saw blade (i.e.) just in front of rear teeth

What is the best operator safety practice for the length of a table saw fence. should it stop at: start of cut (i.e.) just in front of saw teeth middle of saw blade end of saw blade (i.e.) just in front of rear teeth Accepting that a riving knife will be immediately behind the blade and a...

Welcome from a Cumberland lad.

Welcome GweithdyDU You have a lively past and an exciting future with many questions answered by the good & knowledgeable folks on this forum as I have found. I like the rundown of your past experiences including your farming (more desperate small-holding really!) 15 yrs back I was speaking to...

As with other replies consider 'layers'...2 x pair of army surplus thermal one piece, wear one when its cold outside wear the other as well when it B****y cold outside.

Hi SVB I had a load of excellent help from this forum on the same question, which can be seen at: (Power supply is 240v to 15 v with 5a. https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/convert-cheap-battery-drills-to-mains-elec-uk.133578/#post-1519158). I have converted 3 x old battery drills using an old...

I like cardboard as well. I keep any stiffish cardboard and use it when I need to scribe any rough irregular edging/shapes. Just attach it with tape to what is gong to be the finished surface edge about 2 or 3" back from where the timber cut edge will be worked. It is easier to work with a knife...