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I want to grind brass and steel using the Dremel drill. a) What type / colour stone have you used and works well on both metals? b) Different colour stone for the two different metals? c) Are the cheap stones any better than name brands? Many thanks.

Completely new to the buffing machine. Your expertise required. I have a small workshop—DIY. I am looking to buy a small—2 wheels buffing machine. Use’s would be for buffing ‘varnished’ wood and to buff metal parts. Questions are: a) What size buffing wheels? b) Different buffing wheels for...

Two questions regarding Forstner bits: a) ‘Wave’ or ‘Saw’ tooth cut. A big difference in the quality of the cut? b) Anybody use the ‘Adjustable Forstner Bit’—22mm to 50mm? Does it work OK?

I am about to buy a set of bevel edge chisels. I have narrowed the choice down to 2 options: a) Irwin Maples M373 splitproof b) Banco bevel edge Have you had experienced any of the above?

Wood working tools--hand saws / chisels / small screws. Some are quite rusty. Anybody use 'Jenolite Rust Remover Thick Liquid'? Did it remove the rust for you? Have you used it on band saw / bobbin beds to eradicate the rust?

What Face Mask do you use? I have a small workshop used mainly for woodwork, size approx. 8ft x 13ft. I am a DIY person--not in the workshop all the time. I have a bandsaw and a belt & disc sander plus hand sanders. Yet to buy a quality face mask for sawdust protection. What would be my options...

It is time I bought decent reliable small posidriv and phillips screwdrivers. The ones I bought years ago--cheap--- have seen better days--the tips worn / chewed up. Time to buy new sets for small screws. (Example: Perhaps about 1/2" long for screws that are applied to fit guitar parts). Can you...

New to non-woven flexible pads. Advice needed. The current application is to remove paint from wood and finish using the pads. I have done a bit of research and there are quite a few makes of pad out there. Ideally I would like to buy a make that has an assortment of grits. a) What make of pad...

Your advice on Cobalt Drills. There's a lot of makes to choose from. New to the Cobalt drill bit. I'm a DIY person so only to use occasionally for home use. I would be looking for a small 'set' of drills--drills that would last and hopefully be of good quality. Can you recommend a trusted...

Completely new to 'Boiled Linseed Oil' as yet to use. Done a bit of research--a few questions so your knowledge welcome. The job in question is to renovate saw handles. a) Which company do you think makes the best BLO? b) What type of protective gloves to wear--the thin cheap disposable type...

I want to drill a few small holes in a steel hand saw using an electric hand drill. I have done some research and the drill bit to get for steel would be a carbide bit. From what I have read carbide drill bits should not be used in a hand drill. Is that so? What drill bit would you recommend and...

I have a couple of tenon saws that I need to take the handles off--to clean up and de-rust the blade and clean the handle. Each handle is held onto the blade with 3 male and female screws The problem is the screw will turn (with great difficulty after applying WD40). See attachment. The 3rd...

I have some small handsaws--rusty--tenon size saws. All with wooden handles. I am about to try soaking them in a mixture of white vinegar and baking powder to hopefully remove the rust. My questions are: a) Do I remove the wooden handles where possible to avoid ruining the wood in the soak? One...

How accurate are digital calipers? Cheap vs expensive? Those of you who use them frequently and need an accurate reading which make would you use? Do not buy cheap ones? Your advice welcome.

Those of you who do inlay work-eg: mother of pearl / wood / metal / plastic etc. ls it false economy to buy cheap jewellers saw blades? Where to buy quality saw blades? Best make of saw blade? Are cheap jewellers saw frames worth buying? What is the best throat size of frame for cutting the...

I am about to buy: Tungsten Carbide Steel Double Cut Rotary Burrs. Have you used them? I need them mainly for brass. I want to buy quality burrs--one's which hopefully will last awhile. Avoid the cheap ones as sold on ebay / Amazon? Do they last? Or go for a quality reputable make? UK. Many...

We have a conservatory door-- the typical type of door which you push the handle up and down to open and close the bolts. I want to lubricate the sticking keyhole ('Yale ' key type) & hinges. What spray have you used to lubricate? Various spays out there--some better than others?

I am looking to buy quality wet & dry sandpaper. 3M vs Mirka wet & dry? Which do you use? Other? Where to buy for best price? UK Many thanks.

I am looking to buy a small hand held vac--cordless preferred. To vacuum up dust mostly from sawing / sanding in my small workshop. Do you use one and pleased with it's performance? Many thanks.

I am wanting to buy microfiber cloths. I have done a search and find that not all microfiber cloths are the same. The job I currently want to do is to wipe a painted surface--remove dust-- and re-spray a gloss finish. Can you recommend a good quality make of microfiber cloth? Lots of microfiber...