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  1. Jamesc

    Nickers or spurs for Stanley 39 Planes?

    I think Cobbs has it. A search for 'Stanley 39 spurs' brings up a few Ebay listngs.
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    Which CNC Router?

    You don't mention how big your workpieces are, but I would have thought you would be better off looking at a CNC mill rather than a router. There a ex school and college Denford and Boxford mills regularly on Ebay. Many are good solid machines I personally like the look of some of the Denford...
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    Sealing paint

    I have had good success with Polyvine Decorators Varnish. It is made for this kind of job
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    Can you make a DC motor run more quietly?

    It is unusual for the motor to be too noisy, it is usually the gears and you have tried the ony practical solution with the grease. I would suggest looking at a different motor, perhaps with a better build quality. A google for 'silent DC geared motor' brings up a lot of options.
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    Good workbench deal at £100?

    You definately have a bargain there
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    Hi everyone

    Welcome Steve
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    3 piece loft ladder, how to lubricate?

    Before you spray on the PTFE I would give the surfaces a good clean. As others have said if it has had grease or other 'wet' lubricants dirt will have turned it into a mild grinding paste.
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    Stopcock or Gate Valve?

    As others have said, use a stop cock it is what it is made for. Strip out all the redundant valves as they may leak. If you go to a 'proper' plumbers merchant rather than one of the sheds you should be able to get a good quality valve - Peglar are fine but they have committed the cardinal sin...
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    helmet and face mask

    I can recomend these https://www.safetecdirect.co.uk/products/pcap601/jsp-powercap-active-powered-respirator-th1p-dust-protection-cae601-941-100?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAivGuBhBEEiwAWiFmYSDnFhut8mdCbK4oxzKWBdcTNWg1o4Zj9iKJHno6mb8YHNymxYOx3BoCR4gQAvD_BwE I have the Axminster branded vession but...
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    a new era of low cost, accessible and efficient heating?

    I agree, it is interesting. I sincerly hope it is as good as it claims. Unfortunately as others have stated the website comes accross as snake oil and for me as a designer I want to see hard figures that I can plug into my calclulations. Until I see these I for one cannot in all concience...
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    a new era of low cost, accessible and efficient heating?

    Hi Jacob, I agree with where you are coming from if the system is entirely radiant. However thay state that it is 50/50 radiant and thermal, and that the surface temperature will not exceed 45ºC. This means it is producing a significan amount of thermal energy which is going to try and heat...
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    a new era of low cost, accessible and efficient heating?

    As a heating designer for the last 40 years, I too am sceptical. The website is heavy on promise but gives absolutely no actual information on the system. It states it is safe as it runs at 24V, however my simple off the cuff calculations show that this would require quite alarming Current...
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    No. No. Just no.

    I am with you Phil
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    Shooting board woes

    I think you may have part of your answer in the last paragraph where you say you are using the lateral adjustment to compensate for on out of square side. I would suggest a systematic approach, get each part of the system as square as possible. So center up the blade and make sure it is...
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    For Sale Biscuit Jointer - Sold

    This is my Clarke Biscuit Jointer. Definately a budget machine, but it does what it is supposed to do. The blade is sharp and everything works. The adjustments and switch are a little rough and ready (from new) but do what they are supposed to do. £20.00 you are welcome to collect from...
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