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    BS400 Bandsaw Upper Guide Question/Concern

    I removed the silly side guide discs from my BS350 and replaced them with ebony blocks, works for me. I also replaced the screw that holds the back guide disc, that didn't work to well although the minuscule movement doesn't seem to matter. I then replaced the back guide disc with a disc i cut...
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    Bandsaw blades

    IF you clean the saw well, i.e. no dust. It is possible to get a dull blade to cut by holding an old sharpening stone lightly against the running blade. It won't cut like a replacement of course but it will get you out of trouble. But be sure to get rid of all dust first, and I'm not...
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    Heating the workshop

    I've used a Dimplex oil rad. on a plug in timer for several years, my 5mt by 4 mt shed always been comfortable, although it is only insulated in the roof. I had a cheapie halogen before that good, but not as robust and I prefer the oil rad. because there's less to worry about fire wise
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    Welsh Tools?

    I had a straight razor that had CK made in wales engraved on the blade, but can't recall if it said where in wales.
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    rubberwood

    If you can find an address / details for Ray Jones the Liverpool woodturner. He could probably help, last time he demonstrated at our club, he was using rubber wood in 3" squares. Sorry can't be more help than that. john
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    Identification of Lathe required

    srray, you could try contacting Rundles of New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire. They deal in old machinery and repair/make fairground rides and steam engines. They might be interested in your lathe etc.Hope this helps.
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    My plane has dentils.

    I'm no expert, but my understanding is that the 'v' lines running from the back of the handle on the second plane were introduced so that 'green' castings could be worked. Previously castings were stood outside after forging to 'weather' and allow any stresses to show before the casting was...
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    panels between green oak posts

    Feather edge ? or USA style clap boarding ? i.e. horizontal not vertical as feather edge would suggest.
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    Absolute bargain

    The last one I saw in the flesh, was £65, at a local carboot 3 years ago, guess inflation has struck since then !! Yes I would have bought it, but it was already in somebodies sticky mitt, I got there as he was counting out the money. Mind it didn't have the box so it probably wasn't worth...
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    A Pair of Jack Planes

    Nice work, D.W., something to be proud of for years to come. Enjoy them.
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    Worth keeping elder wood?

    When I was boy working on the farm, the hedge layer Harry used to swear by Elderberry bush wood to use as handles for hammers etc. hope this helps. Cansdale
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    improving my jet sharpener

    Thanks for the heads up on these problems guys, was looking to buy one of these, since the Tormek is beyond my pocket. But their no good if you can't get replacement wheels. Cansdale
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    saw sharpening

    Having spent a fascinating afternoon with Pete, that was both instructive and productive. I'd like to publicly thank him, the tip in first 20 minutes was worth the trip. If you're considering saw sharpening and want to be shown how, give Pete a call. Best wishes to him for his up coming...
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    Accidents

    Thanks Greg, she suffered a truly awful injury, and 7 months down the line still does know if she'll lose her eye. All from doing what we love, makes you think about being careful. cheers cans.
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    Accidents

    We've all done it, that one second of carelessness, usually we're lucky, but every so often --. I came on this last night and if it's been posted previously forgive me. www.lynneyamaguchi.com the web site, go to september blog and read on.{sorry can't link it, to computer illiterate} It's a...
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