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Most aerospace engineers will have a roll or two of SS locking wire in their toolboxes. I retired from swinging a spanner many, many years ago, but I never came across wire that small diameter. I have a roll of 0.31mm iconol wire and that's the thinnest I know of. Many suppliers in the UK...

Putting the electrical installation to one side for now, I would like to have a HVLP extraction system in my workshop, but I just don't have enough space. I've been wondering about putting one outside between the workshop (wooden) and fence. There's about a two foot+ gap. I'm intrugued as to...

You just reinvented the Benghazi Burner!

It might be that FFX are considering the viability of restructuring and continuing to trade or an orderly sale of the business or wind-up. Mark Jackson was appointed as a director of each of the FFX group companies on 6th September. Think Bensons for Beds (ended well), and Wilko (not so well)...

I have used various vector graphics software over the years, but to avoid the apparently inevitable subscription model, I moved to Affinity Designer as a one-time purchase. Last year I paid to upgrade to Designer 2, at a reasonable cost. Recently, Serif introduced a six-month free trial! That...

I bought this Delta branded drill new about 20 years ago. It has served me well but I need to upgrade. The photos should answer most questions, but what is not obvious is that the spindle has a standard 2MT taper. I personally favour the conventional key chuck which is currently fitted, but I...

I believe the best way of creating what is essentially a thin-wall split bushing, is to roll one using small bending rolls. The technique and tooling is well illustrated here: https://www.nickbaines.me.uk/Bending_rolls.html Many hobbyist model engineers will have small bending rolls, many to...

Have you tried Crittall Windows ? I'm sure you must remember the name. They have been manufacturing steel frame windows since the early 1900's. Still going in Witham, Essex where they originated after Francis Crittal bought the local ironmongers. I bought my first house in Silver End which...

Thanks for that. It's a bit rich for me, but I'll get back to you shortly. In the meantime, can you please let me have some details on the Mount Cutter?

What is your price for the lot?

I bought this sander in Spring last year to help in refurbishing some garden furniture. It did the job, but I haven't used it since! It's a beast - 1200W and 6KG but is capable of some serious sanding! It's virtually as new and comes with: Instruction Manual J-Clamps and support pad for...

How about Rustins Plastic Coating? Made for the job.

Is there a decimal point missing? IE not 214, but 21.4

How about a brushless 3-phase 200W DC motor with an Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) and a PWM variable control? Input DC voltage can be from say 8 - 18V or higher. I've attached a photo of an example setup. The small 230W motor can take 8 - 14V. I'm not sure about the larger motor wattage...

Please accept that I'm no expert on EMI, but I learnt what it was early on in my career as an aircraft (rotorcraft) maintenance engineer. HF radio and antenna installed - Transmit, and the emergency floats could inflate, or as I heard from other operations, Schermuly flares fired off. These...

I think you would end up chasing your tail trying to repair a board in this condition. It might even make your hair stand on end. I'd suggest replacing the complete board. They are a common component in many types of equipment. The form factor and connections might be different with any...

Sold on the 'bay

Thanks for the full explanation - I understand it now and I have more sympathy for their cause.

I'm 79 this year, and I have had quite a few experiences of the NHS, and the care and attention of NHS staff over the years. The NHS is the only reason I made it to my ripe old age. Nursing staff generally do a fantastic job under continuous pressure and I feel great respect and sympathy for...

I have an interest, but sadly not near £200. Record have a Winter Promotion right now at £219.99 and I would order, but I don't have a supplier anywhere near. Carriage over 30KG gets expensive. Where in Essex are you?