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Anyone have an idea what this wood is ? I was told its either black walnut, mahogany or rosewood Cheers chaps

I got a new Makita Bo5041 ROS today as a birthday gift and of course i appreciate it but man does it sound annoying! its making a pretty loud crackling sound, i think at all speeds but very noticeable at the lower speeds, loud enough that i'm wondering if its defective or not! This one was...

Evening gents, Its looking like im going to have to take a few steps back in my sanding game due to unfortunate circumstances- My 9401 belt sander and Rotex, along with some other less expensive bits, that where lent to my brother to finish his vans interior where stolen from said van a few...

Anyone have any knowledge on why we pay so much more than the US ? My best guess would be "America bigger, profit higher" but im curious. Looking around it seems like we tend to pay about £150 more on any given item over here! which seems a little crazy. Specifically ive been looking at...

Im hoping i can get some advice from people that have used the big and the small, the combined and individual machines, etc but I've been looking at used thicknesser/planers online quite a lot recently and im curious how much prices are dictated by quality and how much is usability for the...

As per the title. I was given a flash welding unit from a large startrite bandsaw that an unknowing apprentice pulled apart "to make a key storage box" many years ago 🤔 At least the sheer, clamps and all the switches are intact.. Currently im thinking i put the VFD inside it and use the...

AS per the title, im looking for a HS4" hacksaw within or very close to Dorset. Im able to collect within that distance. As long as it works ok and its all there condition and surface rust etc isn't an issue as its for a resto project. Going off older sold listings and the fully restored one...

Im probably going to have a bunch of little questions as i go through all my machinery this year and figured i would make a place i can come back to instead of posting a new thread every time i can't find a solid answer to a small question. First up- non-metric threads: do you personally...

Over the winter the shed roof took a beating and at one point it took a week to notice one of the panels had blown away. While things in there aren't at all as bad as you might imagine, its not pretty, so i decided this spring and summer i want to undertake a full restoration overhaul project...

Evening gents. There is a local gent selling a Makita wheel sander that i currently have on hold for a few days- its not exactly cheap but will make my restoration works a lot quicker. Only thing is it comes with 0 accessories and the wheels are £50-75 + per wheel even from the Chinese bulk...

I am just waiting for a friend to come over to help go collect a DW1150 thicknesser planer that i had in mind to throw on the auction site for a good profit but i'm not sure if i'm better off keeping it and selling what i already have. Both have there pros and cons so im curious for opinions...

Looking for any old 100-125mm clear chip/dust extraction ducting thats been replaced etc. Ideally 5m+ Its for the ferrets so spending for new one the auction site is a bit useless, it'll be clawed at and chewed immediately and i'd give it a good clean on arrival either way. Given how it...

As per title I have the extension rails but they dont fit the current space so i am looking to a short rail. I know there is currently a few on fleabay but one is the wrong dia. and the other costs 3-4x more

Have i dropped a part such as a washer or put something together wrong here as it isn't locking the blade in place. Its the blade that came with the saw and it fit right before but not now. The blades bore dia., i believe, matches the inner raised areas of the parts on both sides but neither...

Afternoon all, I've been looking around online this morning and the information is very diluted and opinions very varied so i'm hoping i can get some concise advice and it would be very much appreciated. What types of lubricants should be used for different parts of workshop machinery ? I have...

Afternoon, Does anyone have a brochure/flyer.pdf in colour or a drill in original paint that could take a picture of the original meddings LT3 colour ? Mine come in a hammered green darker than startrite and i assumed it was the original paint but i can only seem to find "Meddings blue/grey"...

afternoon, This is not necessarily something i'm thinking of running here specifically but a small survey to start gathering numbers and averages for a possible idea. The long and short of it is due to personal reasons i do what i can to get by outside of offices and workplaces full of people...

Brought a used 1ph 3hp motor and starter recently but it came with no wiring diagram and i can't seem to find any online. has anyone wired the mentioned motor that could take a picture or have any idea if clarke/machine mart have the pdf files hidden on there sites anywhere thank you

I took a bit of a chance on an old tool cabinet today as the price was right and was pleasantly surprised when i arrived! It was advertised locally online as part of a bundle with a grainy, dimly lit photo and the workbench it was with was rotting through but the gentleman agree'd to sell this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254004008670?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28 <50% off due to damaged packaging; i'm sure some of the 75 already sold are people here already I've just ordered one so can't speak for it yet but the reviews online seem to favor it based on its £115~ shelf price. It looks like...