Recent content by ajayre

Thanks - good idea for the protection. I was a bit nervous about the exposed bit already. One other aspect - I have about 2-3mm to remove, so I am removing it in shallow passes, but the thread referenced by Custard mentions keeping the template pressed against the bearing at all times. What is...

Thanks for the replies! Is it a mistake to have the fence there? Should I just remove it? Andy

I have a template in the shape of a ring attached to the bottom of my stock. In my router table I have a pattern bit. I've cut the outside of the ring without any problems, pushing the stock against the bit and feeding it in anticlockwise. Now I need to cut the inside. The attached picture...

My workshop is a regular shed and is perhaps 30ft from the neighbors. There is a large hedge so I'm not sure if that helps cut down the noise. I put my CNC machine inside a large plywood box with a plexiglass front. Stood outside of the shed with it running the pond waterfall drowns out what...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I "borrowed" my wife's glue gun from her craft area. :D Glue gunned it to a scrap piece of plywood - worked a treat!

I have a piece of wood that is 50mm x 50mm x 10mm. I would like to resaw it on my bandsaw so I have two parts 50mm x 50mm by 3-4mm (exact thickness not important). Anyone have any pointers to images of jigs that will allow me to do this safely? I guess some kind of vertical clamp running in the...

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I am looking for a solution for my small workshop (12ft x 12ft) and I am completely confused! I have a BS250 bandsaw, router table, small CNC machine (24" x 12"), scrollsaw, disc/belt sander and hand-held power tools (planer, sander, trim router, jigsaw, etc.). Sometimes I use a sanding drum on...

Thanks - that gave me the courage to press hard and they popped out.

Yes, it's made in England. I did see that Rexmill reference but I assumed stained was not the same as painted so I discounted it. Thanks for all the replies! When restoring it I will just strip and varnish rather than repaint it red.

How do I get the brass screws out of the knob and tote without damaging anything? Currently the threaded rod is removed from the knob and the brass screw spins around easily in place. The threaded rod on the tote is still attached to the screw - I haven't tried separating them yet. Both spin...

At the weekend I picked up a cruddy looking Stanley Bailey No 4 for £2.50 =P~ =P~ The knob and tote had the remains of red paint on them - see pic. Did the factory ever paint them red or must it have been done by an owner? Thanks, Andy

Pike - please post back with the outcome when you have it. Thanks!

I have the same issue with my BS250. What Carl is describing (or at least as I understand it) is this: 1. Center blade perfectly. Turn machine on. Blade doesn't drift forwards and backwards. 2. Set guidepost to highest position and set thrust bearing to just behind blade per Alex Snodgrass...

I need to shave one or two mm off the end of small pieces of hardwood (3/4" x 7/8" cross-section) - the end grain. I was thinking of getting a disc sander but now I am thinking of making a shooting board instead. I know nothing about hand planers. Can someone please make a recommendation of a...