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Hi.the faulty motor is now stripped down. The info on the plate is: GEC Machine Ltd Type BCC 2516/18C V 220 Ph 1 Hz 50 Wo A (what is Wo) RPM 1425 Rtg Cont For Spares quote D.62205 EQ I cannot see any indication of motor size. I think this motor (I was given 2 x same motors) when it was given...

Hi I may need to replace a possibly faulty motor for my home workshop on a very old and much adapted Dominion 12" Super Ser woodworker. What type of new motor if it is needed should I possibly consider i.e. Induction or otherwise. I do not understand what an Induction motor is or indeed if I...

Hi...can anyone give me a price for the following internal door 6' 6" x 2' 3" from Howdens: Howdens Dordogne White Satin Smooth Pre-Finished Moulded Door PRODUCT CODE: DIM7440...

I need to consider buying a budget-price sprayer for such as 'Ducksback external paint'. I understand I will undoubtedly need to dilute the paint Should I consider buying a smallish compressor, again low price but safe, and attach a spray gun kit to it. My thoughts are that a general compressor...

Nigel, I am very interested in your comment and welcome knowing where it is from "not under any obligation to provide any addition to the local infrastructure." You can Private message me if you prefer. Regards Richard

I do not laugh at your deafness as I do not laugh at my friend's deafness, do you just want me to be sad at your deafness, or do you hope that I and others will admire how you, like my friend has made a successful and fulfilling life even with your deafness. BTW I do have a clue following a...

A works engineer after a similar accident could readily have ordered 3 pints and two halves by just holding his hand in the air. (if he hadn't been so tight with money) Glad yours is just a lesson which we all need. Get well soon, good whisky is helpful for the healing process !!!

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Yup....same notice at West Cumberland hospital entrance we needed to use when I took my wife to have her eyes tested for cataracts. She asked me what I was laughing at and I had to carefully and quietly tell her what the sign said....Her eyes misted over but I put that down to the cataracts.

I have been using Cuprinol Ducksback from Toolstation about £13 for 5l i.e. £2.70 ish per ltr I see Toolstation offer Bedec barn paint at £58 for 5L i.e. £11.50 per sq ltr The ducksback on an outside rough sawn fence looks good-ish after about 3 yrs, I am considering perhaps painting again...

I have used my Kity 613 12" wide cuts x 6" (maybe 8") ?? deep bandsaw for about 20++years. I built a heavy but moveable trolley for it to sit on with other bits and pieces. I have found that an ideal tool for my use BUT on rare occasions I wish it had accepted 14 or 18" widths...go as big as...

I have purchased a second hand Dewalt DC 618 via Ebay. I am happy that the 16 gauge nails lengths from 32-63mm will satisfy my requirements. The gun works wonderfully and (not v important) has a good appearance. The gun will be used but it will also sit on a hook for long periods. Ques1: should...

When I moved down to the then car build city of Coventry in the early 1960s, nobody would buy a 'friday afternoon built; car...I wonder in this day of much-increased automation if 'friday afternoon build' still occurs.

OOOKay I am now changing my mind and I can understand all persons correctly thinking "make your bl**dy mind up". However, with excellent help from persons on this forum, I realise I do not necessarily want what is generally called a 1st fix nail gun; i.e. 50-90 mm nails. I consider I need a 16...

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Thank you Petergray...yes please to his number either openly or by private message or phone me NUMBER REMOVED BY rICHARD Thank you

Lons...thank you again Best Regards Richard

Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time a (not so) elderly (perhaps not so) gentleman owned a villa in Florida. He carried out all his own maintenance when he and his wife visited annually from Sep to Feb each year. He bought battery drills and each year the battery was bug**red when he...

Hi...I think !!!! GAP Plant & Tools Hire - Whitehaven, West Cumbria. I think because I phoned 3 x local suppliers and I think it was their price. They do not supply gas or nails. My gas £10 incl free P&P price was based on ebay search 'paslode im350 gas' Your local hire price is horrible.