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Hello to all I am having terrible trouble adjusting the bronze bearing on my CL4, the same adjustment as is on my old Coronet Major ( which is easy peasy). The problem I am having is when the bearing is adjusted it protrudes from the head stock further than the shoulder of the spindle. The...

Hi to all This was made for our village onion growing competition (any excuse to meet in the pub), it is made from oak left over from a porch we made a few years back. It is overall 16" high. I probably won't see it again as my onions are not doing amazingly well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Wood-STEEL-SOLE-2-1-4-Ward-blade-COFFIN-WOODEN-MOULDING-INFILL-PLANE-5-/261408845662?pt=UK_Collectable_ToolsHasdware_RL&hash=item3cdd2e6f5e

Hi to all, I wonder if anyone knows a source for hollow square mortise chisels to suit my coronet major, I have had no luck on 'net'. I am particularly after a 1/2, I am unsure of shank sizes etc. My machine is later CMB 500 (the blue one). Thanks Declan.

Has anyone got any experience of the Dakota deluxe pen turning kit? it's currently on offer at Rutlands for £35, I am wondering if the mandrel is compatible with different makes of pen kits, bushings etc. Thanks Declan.

Hi all, does anybody know where I could buy the 18" version of the Incra T rule?, I have done a search on net but can only find 12" version (best price Tilgear). ps, there is one site called Sotmau gb which shows availability but prices are ridiculously low, so I'm thinking fakes. Thanks Declan.

Hi All, the switch on my band saw has packed up, so i am proposing to swap it for a plug in type, as per fig 1: Fig 1: I am wondering whether I can disregard the existing switched black wire from the old switch that runs to the motor, just wiring the earth, live and neutral wires to plug into...

Received this yesterday(service from Rutlands good), immediatley whipped out my pencil and proceeded to equally divide a piece of wood. I then took precise measurements of the sample and lo and behold 3mm diff from one end to other, graduating segment by segment. My interpretation of equal is...

Hi, does anyone know where I could try to get a part machined for a Kity 636 p/t, The specific part that I'm after is the surface planer height adjuster rod, which has an M12 thread at one end, reducing to I think M8 the other. I could take the old part with me for comparison if anyone knows of...

Hi, does anyone have any info on Stanley 9 1/2A block plane, I have googled but just keep coming up with 9 1/2. Any info appreciated. Thanks Declan. p.s no mention on blood and gore either.

Hi and happy new year all, I am looking to replace my aged Makita SDS , and had the idea of buying a core drill which could double as an everthing drill. I have seen a reasonably priced Sparky in Screwfix which will cut 152mm cores but has a keyed chuck. Anyone know why core drills have to be...

Hi All, i was trying to respond to Dickm, without using the m at the end of his name. Many of you may already have come across this, but it's a first for me.Whenever I type his name, it changes it to cucumber! My wife says that they must be using software, based on the assumption that Im typing...

Hi all , I have just bought a bedrock 607 flat top , smooth sole and would love to restore it to 'showroom' condition. I propose get it machined shiny and flat , refinish tote and knob , all in all the full monty. My question is would this be sacrilige and an exercise in tool devaluation , or...

Hi all , has anyone got a set of these? I have been trawling for reviews but can't find any. I like the look of them , and wondered if anyone on here has used them , if so are they any good?

Hi All, read this on Ebay a while ago and forgot to post it. We've had this sort of thing on the forum, so thought it was very apt, but also highly amusing! This is a question re a vintage hand plane and the seller's response is golden...

Hi all , I've just ordered a mk 2 Veritas honing guide but i'm unsure as to what is the best medium to use it with. I've been researching waterstones and WH paper and glass , I really want to acheive a good sharp edge mainly to chisels (narex at home , stanley on site) and my plane blades , up...

Hi All, We are proposing to open up the garage wall into the garden, putting french doors and side lights, but the wall is single skin. There will be 4 bricks width left in the return and we are worried that as this is single skin, it may be weaker, due to the door cut out in the wall. We have a...

Hi everyone , I have built up a rather large stock of used router cutters , mainly 12.7 x 50 straight , and am wondering if it is worth having them sharpened. I'm guessing that the diameter would be slightly reduced , and would they be ok to cut worktop joints after honing if they are not...

I see Rutlands are offering their 70 piece 1/2 inch multi cutter set for £139 , something's stopping me from going to checkout (i've added to cart) , but don't know what. Maybe thinking looks good but would half of 'em go unused. Anyone bought this set recently?