Recent content by JackL

I've got one and found it OK, though it hasn't done a lot of work in my hands. My son (a joiner) borrowed it when he had his tools pinched - he gave it the thumbs-up and it got some pretty severe use whilst in his hands.

I just use ordinary grease on my DeWalt and have had it for about six years or more without problems. I've just had another look in the users manual to check and there's no mention of using any special grease. Jack. :)

:( I've got a problem here - I was always told that I was found under a gooseberry bush!!!! :lol: Seriously though, I can't see why a web site needs to know my mother's name. OK for bank etc security, but the thought of Genes reunited or utube holding my personal details fills me with trepidation.

Hi Darren, I've got both and though the less expensive ones may not be quite as good as DMT ones, they do the job and it's not as painful if my son "borrows" them and then leaves them on a job somewhere.

I make a few fridge magnets from odd bits and pieces of wood left over from other projects. The type of thing that the little people can buy at craft fairs for 10p. Dolphins, whales, cats and that sort of thing. But it's been brought to my notice that I now have to attach a warning that these...

:roll: I do believe that I've met your Gran !!!!!!!!! :?

:D I speak upside down. Does that qualify me? :oops:

I don't wish to be a damp squib Mark, but if you find a market and people who are prepared to pay for your time in doing intricate inside sawing, could you please let us all know! Even selling at cost price for materials, it's damned hard work and don't forget you will be competing against the...

I've used the banding from CS with success and you should have no trouble fitting it to the diameter that you mention. The method that I use is to apply the banding to the groove as you mentioned and then bind it with masking tape until the glue has set. Fine sanding or wire wool afterwards and...

Mike wrote Valid point there Mike. When we first started filling them in years ago, I thought as did most people, that they were a waste of time. My guess is that there are one or two people alive today, or at least walking around with all of their limbs who would not have been prior to risk...

Chris, I'll PM you a standard risk assessment form that you can download. I did dozens of the things when I worked in Local Gov. The form looks intimidating when you first see it, but there are explanatory notes at the end. If you get a problem, get in touch and I'll try to help. Once you've...

The 1857 directory for Sheffield lists S. Biggin & sons. Saw, scythe &co makers, Portland Street, Sheffield. Portland Street in Sheffield is still in existence and is just off the A61 trunk road. This area had many small manufacturing works in the mid to late 1800s. Later today, I'll try to...

Paul wrote Didn't the old fashioned barbers used to set fire to them using a lighted taper? Another use for one of those mini blowlamp things? :lol:

:( Spot on Bruce. The other thing that really drives me nuts is other peoples cats (here we go). I've always objected to having to clear up their mess from my garden, but as the bones have seized up and I find it an even bigger problem. So if I have dog and am required to keep it under control...

Buy a bandsaw. :D Not a good idea to remove guards, they are there for a purpose - the purpose being to save you going to A & E with your fingers in a plastic bag being kept cool by a packet of frozen peas!