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  1. K

    Startrite 275 Dust Extraction Outlet

    Sorry, i've only just spotted the note. I have given the STL link above. i think i drew it in Sketchup, is that what you are looking for? DM if you want it.
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    Remote control for extractors

    Colleagues, not sure if anyone has responded, but today i got fed up losing my remote switch. So i changed a socket to BG Smart Power (got it from Screwfix a while back for the house), then connected it to Alexa. Dust extractor now turns off and on via Alexa or by using the socket switch...
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    dust collection on a Wadkin BOA/S 12 planer/jointer?

    I need to get rid of this out of my workshop if you want to PM me, its 3Phase. just noticed your in Belgium, oops
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    Buying small amounts of steel.

    Thank you for posting, they seem reasonable to be fair. Good post!!!! More importantly, what are you building?
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    DIY Beeswax polish

    Paul I'd be interested in your final findings. I wonder if everyone whos posted has got bees? i got bees with the intent of getting the wax to have a go at making polish ( byproduct is also10L of honey this season and about to get circa 20L next week, so another benifit) . I've just finished...
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    Dust extractor NVR switch

    Derek, i simply bypassed the NVR on my extractor, so its permanantly on when plugged in. Then simply put one of those cheap romote on/off sockets you can get in any shop/amazon. The remote is left by the table saw and next to the P/T. So switching on/off is now so easy. I left all the connectors...
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    What is your pet peeve injury in the workshop?

    l was using the nail gun and shot a nail into a piece of oak and had my hand behind the direction of the nail. it did a 90 degree turn and went in to my thumb. It was the same force you'd use to uncork a bottle of wine to separate me from the wood.
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    Hi from Ireland

    Dia dhuit, from Tipp man in London.
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    Wood burning stove for the workshop?

    i was about to buy a wood stove for the workshop and I suspect the ago-rythms :-) worked it out and linked me to the chinese diesel heaters. Got one for the workshp 50m2 and its a game changer. Gone from workshop visits in the winter where when i come back to the house, a hot shower burns like...
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    What is the correct chisel to use for opening metal paint tins?

    I find a Lie Nielsen is best. 5/8" Fishtail Chisel
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    Oak, glue and black lines

    Richard, how did you apply the glue, i've had a few occassions where i've used metal application tools and the metal and tanin will react and i recall i got a black line on one or two occassions. I use oak around 70% of the time on my projects and never (with above exception) get a reaction from...
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    Wanted Wadkin or Sedgwick P/T single or 3 phase

    PM me if interested. I have a 3P, Wadkin BOA 12" that I was planning to get operational in a hobby workshop but the 3P is proving more difficult than I thought.
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    Adirondack chairs

    Do you use Sketchup?, i found some designs on the Sketchup Warehouse. Then redesigned my own version of a twin, they call it a love seat. Happy to send you the 3 sketchup files i have if you want them. Single-seat and twins
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    Note to self; stop buying big things!

    My simple solution was to build an even bigger shed :-) it's now 50m2. Think I might need another extension soon :)
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