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    3 Phase single phase dual voltage motor Star Delta

    I dunno if this is the right place for this question but it was a toss up? So here goes.... Can anyone tell me, if I'm using a dual voltage motor can I just change it from delta to star or "vice versa" (I can't remember which way it is) and run it off a 240 volt supply or do I have to use an...
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    New xcalibur table saw range

    I just spoke with a chap named Roy "for anyone who doesn't know him" he's the guy who runs woodford tooling who sell the xcalibur range of table saws. I was inquiring about buying one of the 10" saws when he told me that the new much improved and updated range should be out by the end of the...
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    What size of compressor for a framing nailer?

    I'm looking for some advice as to what size of compressor I should buy for my shop, I want to be able to use a framing nailer as well as a brad nailer. A framing nailer that will fire 90mm clipped head nails, the same sort of nails as a paslode first fix nailer uses, the paper collated type...
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    Which table saw?

    Can anyone recommend a table saw in the sub £1000 bracket? Or am I better to save a few more pennys and get something more expensive? I love my woodwork and my tools but unfortunately like most of you out there, "the skys not the limit" but I always try to buy the best I can afford and...
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    Kity or Record Bandsaw

    I have a Kity 613 Bandsaw and I have the chance to buy a Record BS350 bandsaw for £180 with a cabinet stand, a rip fence and a mitre fence. So I was wondering if anyone has experience of both saws and can give me any advice as to wether I should sell the Kity and buy the Record. I would like...
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    Staining End Grain without it turning dark??

    Does anyone have any idea how to stop the end grain of pine going dark when a stain is applied? I have some shop bought pine furniture at home and it has been stained but the end grain is the same colour as the rest of the timber, but when I try to stain some pine drawer fronts that I've made...
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    Union Graduate/Hitatchi Inverter question

    I have been offered an Hitachi SJ100 inverter for little money, like this one here below... http://www.automationdirect.com/static/ ... /sj100.pdf The question I have is.. This is for a 2 horse motor but can it be programmed to run the 3/4 horse motor in my Graduate or is it not suitable...
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    Union Graduate headstock differences

    This is a post to show the two differences in Graduate headstocks for anyone who is thinking of purchasing a UG just be aware of the differences incase the one you buy is not suitable for what you want, as one will take both a short bed and a long bed and the other will only take a long bed...
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    Union Graduate

    Hi all, this is my first post so hello! I've searched about for an answer to this but with minimal results so i came here to try and get some advice. I've just bought an old Union Graduate lathe with a "red name plate" and I want to put a speed control on it, but I've read that unless it's...
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