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Thank you all gif your comments. Sorry it was like pulling teeth, as a pensioner I no longer have the confidence nor the gumption to do / manage things I used to in years gone by. I hope you all have a happy Xmas.

Thanks for showing interest folks. These are the lights, there are two other lots of lights, one lit under the wall cabinets and some on the outer edge of the ceiling. The faulty lights turn on by the centre switch on the wall switch, there’s no other way of turning them on/off. It’s a domestic...

Hi, my kitchen lights have suddenly stopped working, it’s not the bulbs and the fuse hasn’t tripped. I live in a fair remote part of Cornwall and can’t get an electrician to look at it. I’d be grateful for any suggestions as to what might be the cause, I’d really like to have the lights working...

Yes, small village about 4 miles east of Looe.

Hi John, welcome to the forum, I don’t post much but keen to read the hints and tips, I’m about an hour from you just over the Tamar, in Seaton , Cornwall.

Thanks for your replies folks, I think I might just replace with an original one, I won’t be doing a load more ripping so it’ll hopefully last a good long time. Thanks again, Mike

Hi folks, I need to replace the blade in my Makita track saw, does anyone have a recommendation s, either great blades or ones to avoid? it’s for all round ripping (solid woods / ply). thanks, Mike

Made with some help from IKEA. A mobile cutting station for my wife’s craft work, 3 IKEA Kallax units with 18mm plywood base and top, edged with pine and four locking casters. Just waiting for the cutting mat which will cover the top.

Hi folks, thank you so much for your views and comments, they are really helpful.I shall seek out some of the more affordable rolls and make sure the chisels are suitably treated with a rust inhibitor before they are put away. Then I must start practicing some carving! thanks again, Mike.

Hi, I have inherited some carving chisels, currently jumbled in a box. I’d like to get a tool roll to provide protection for edges, and from rust, and for ease of use. I’ve seen nice leather ones but they were expensive, also very cheap ones which may be questionable ref real value for money...

Hi, we are getting a pre built 20’x10’ shed in the new year (for my wife’s crafting activities). It’ll have a 75mm deep frame which we want to insulate and board over. What are the best , and most economical ways , Of doing this? All suggestions welcomed! Ps we are in Cornwall so access to some...

Hi, I need a pair of good quality, adjustable (as I have a big head!) ear defenders , not primarily for the workshop, but more to cancel out the noise of the TV so I can read when others are watching some dross or other. They’ll get occasional workshop use when the need arises. Are there any...

Yippee, thanks gif your comments folk, I found a bit of info about the strop wheel slipping in the drive shaft (maybe oil or dust), as per the suggest I took a bit of abrasive paper to the rubber on the wheel and wiped the drive shaft and hey presto it started working! Thanks again.

Hi, my Tormek has been idle for many months ( house move and stuff getting in the way). I went to use it today and whilst the motor ran the wheels didn’t turn, I tried manually to help them along and they turned but the motor still wouldn’t move them. Any suggestions as to what might be wrong...

I recently saw a bit of advice regarding countersinking your holes for screws. It advised to countersink first and drill your hole afterwards to avoid the ragged finish. I tried that today and what a difference! You UK Workshoppers probably all know this already but i thought I’d pass on my...

Hi, I believe these to be lathe related but not sure exactly what and how used, can you help identify them and their purpose?

Thanks for your response Argus, much appreciated. I want the smaller swing for screwing in screws, my wrists have weakened with age and using screwdrivers is more difficult now, the 10” brace is a bit big and unwieldy for screws (for me at least) hence the wish for the smaller one , thanks again.

Hi, does anyone know what the different ratchet brace sweep sizes were? I have a brace with a 10” sweep but would like one with a smaller diameter seep. can anyone help? cheers, Mike.

Now I’d seen these advertised and thought “they look nice, but there’s no way I’m shelling out that much for a pencil sharpener!”. Then, Xmas morning, my wife presents me with one! So excitedly, I read instructions and start using it only to find I keep breaking the pencil lead. I thought I...

Thanks got all of your replies, it’s very helpful. I will try to find out the Kw rating of our existing and had proposed cooker. We’ll get it professionally installed.