Recent content by EssexChris

How much work/expense would be involved in setting up separated extraction for wood chippings from the planer from the dust containing mdf? Would this be viable if anyone with stables would collect the chipping for free then you would just have the dust to dispose of.

Turn the pressure up till you get the depth required, some of the in built in regulators can read out by as much as 15 psi also some restrict the flow slightly.

Had something similar in an old workshop, in the end just had to sit on the floor and chip away with a Bolster and Club Hammer, lots of little bits about 6mm at a time, if you chiseled straight down would chip straight off, more effective than trying to scrape it off.

Is it definitely paint? could it be resin or a self levelling compound?

I presume there are special circumstances in this situation. I can understand your concerns, especially with so many apps and things like Facebook, it can be very hard to stop people following every detail of somebody's life without that person being aware they being digitally followed.

The 12v is 1/4" M12 BD with a 2Ah battery, with 18 torque settings and the 19th is for drill. I will try different screw lengths and diameters tomorrow. the data sheet suggests it will drive a 6mm max without a pilot hole.

Looks like i might have to, was hoping to take advantage of the newer battery technology and reduced size and weight. In all other aspects the new Milwaukee drill is far superior to the makita.

Hi, i have just replaced our ageing 12 and 18 volt NiCd makitas with a New 18v milwaukee drill driver, but with the clutch on its minimum setting it will drive a 5mm x 40mm screw straight into a piece of softwood and the clutch wont click till the countersink head is flush. No use when working...

You may be able to build something with the parts below or similar. The motor run at 4.5v would run at 2.5 rpm and then you could modify the kit to find a suitable ratio to get down nearer to the speed you are looking at...

Hi, If you still have problems with the new batch you could try:- http://www.mylands.co.uk/c-39-pre-cat-pigmented-products.aspx They are London based and might be worth a try. Chris.

I am not to sure how to answer this,as someone who in the past must have made tens of thousands of them. :? (We supply schools). Most are used in classrooms for light cutting of balsa, dowel and plastic rod, for science and craft projects, as opposed to full blown wood work. Chris.

Can I ask what material have were you machining at the time, was it something with a high resin content and any glue lines? Also what diameter bearings? For one job we do we use lots of bearing guided cutters all small diameter, and almost consider the bearings consumables as they can soon...

Hi, As others have said bathrooms come under part p, but as you are dealing with building control already may be worth speaking to them as different areas vary how they deal with the inspection and testing, but you can do the work and then have it tested. Without wanting to go off topic...

Paint finishes for toys should be compliant with EN71. One company that manufactures to this specification is:- ECOS Organic Paints. http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/store/eco-friendly-nursery-paint-uk/prod_106.html They may have more compliant finishes in the range now, I have...

You can get surprisingly good results with emulsion sprayed on:- Sand all parts down with 240grit and 320grit on all exposed MDF edges. Prime with Acrylic primer (Macpherson trade works well, thin with water) When dry sand 320grit then prime again. Sand 320/400grit. Top coat with...