Recent content by farlsborough

Ah, great, hadn’t seen that. Apologies. And thanks

Was hoping not to have to have shipped from US! But it’s likely a smaller UK engineering firm without such a comprehensive online catalogue do them.

Anyone know where I can get some? My Warco 2B12 has noticeable run-out at chuck and I suspect it’s related to the chuck itself or arbor/chuck seating. I had it doing some big holes with cheap hole cutters and it dragged the chuck off, suspect it might have some dirt in or something or the chuck...

Just bought this gorgeous Avalon Yatton MCM wardrobe on eBay, not yet collected. It's in great condition overall so no need to do anything drastic, but I would like to refresh it with something to disguise the scuffs. Much as I baulk at expensive proprietary concoctions - especially doubly...

Good to know - are they the smaller ones you have? Might give them a go then

I’d like to start some small pieces/intarsia type work, an example of what I’m aiming for is this chap’s jewellery: https://instagram.com/long._.tail___?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= I have a bandsaw and 1” belt sander already which will help for shaping, but I could do with some files for finer...

I knew loads of people on here would have put the work in, thank you everyone. I’m going to go for an intelligent charger because the simple “flashing green light, flashing red light” of my current cheapo charger drives me crazy. No indication as to battery health, need to pair etc. and the...

Yeah - exactly this! My post was prompted by frustration at charging NiMH AAs overnight for my daughter’s remote controlled car. Kaput. But fine with a new pack of Energisers 😒

Christmas is coming, with lots of toys needing batteries… I know some engineering-minded types on here will have properly experimented to find the best option here! When I was a child I remember we had a battery charger that held many different sizes of battery, and could charge lots at the...

Cheers - I really wanted something I can use freehand and as you say, a dearth of suppliers. I have however found one that seems to fit the bill: V-Kerf™ Power Carving Tools For Bonsai And Wood Carving - Small Shaft

Hi folks, I’d like to do some texturing and keep seeing a Manpa V-cutter on the ‘gram that looks ideal, only problem being that it is a US company which is prohibitively expensive even before shipping is calculated! And looks like it uses their proprietary rotary tool as well. Surely someone...

We have a circular garden table that is allegedly teak, and when I first got it I put teak oil on it. Inevitably it looked good for a while but started to crack and peel, and to be honest I don’t love the gloss of teak oil anyway. So, sanded down and put on Rubio hybrid wood protector. I’ve...

I did wonder if starting a sharpening thread was like playing Stairway… in a guitar shop 😬

Seeing conflicting opinions on this (yes, I know, hard to believe!) so thought I’d do a poll. Even if you do everything by feel/eye, I’m interested to know for those who use a bench grinder whether you hone at the same angle as your primary bevel (and so end up polishing some bevel heel as well...

I’m looking to set up a budget sharpening rig with a reversed bench grinder, leather honing wheel and around a 180-220 grit wheel, with after market tool rest. I see Ashley Iles and Axminster do a rubber matrix silicon carbide wheel (100mm). I was hoping for a 150mm wheel but nowhere else seems...