Recent content by MCB

The link to BND's web-site didn't work on my computer.\ Is it just me? MCB

Thank you for taking the time to respond. The six inch sander is a Draper Belt and Disc Sander (purchased second-hand). The table is mounted on a rod so the distance from the disc can be adjusted (as can the tilt). The twelve inch is a “home made” attachment for my lathe. I attached a face...

I have two disc sanders - one has 6 inch discs and the other 12 inch discs (or perhaps I should write 150 mm and 305 mm - I forget that young people are brought up with metric measurements) I'm thinking of converting one or both to velcro attached sanding discs and wondered about the...

It's the body of a tap - the hot water tap for my bath. It would have been fitted around 1960. There's a bad leak and water hammer and I need to shut it off. The in-line valve turns off the hot water supply to my kitchen Local plumbers merchant says it's not BSP! Naturally, this happened...

Can anybody help me identify a thread, please? It's 30mm / 1.2 inches diameter and 18 tpi The length is quite small so it was difficult to use a thread gauge; it might be 19 tpi I've searched for a thread chart - but NOT been able to find one that covers anything like this Any suggestions...

I have more Dexion nuts and bolts than I'll ever use so please contact me if you would like some. I'm located in Hertfordshire twenty minutes north of the M25 MCB

I inherited a lot of Taps and Dies from my late father; various sizes up to 1 inch BSW in a variety of thread forms, BSW, BSF, BA. More recently a chum had to give up his shed workshop because his wife wanted them to move into a flat and I now have increased the range with Metric as well as...

I have used Shield Technology's RESTORE to remove rust from a number of different old tools. For small items I put them in an ultrasonic bath and let that run for a few minutes then left them for a week. After washing off the Restore and a stiff brushing, they were usable again. MC

Thank you for taking the time to respond. That would be a good suggestion ................ if I had any slot drills! I was thinking of drilling on my lathe; I would hope that would give more accuracy Have you found a supplier of SHORT Counterbores for 10-32 UNF? With best wishes and...

Can anybody suggest, please, where I might obtain a counterbore for a 10-32tpi UNF Socket Cap Screw. (it's 5.0 mm pilot and 8.0 mm or 8.5 mm clearance for the cap) I need to use one in a project where I have to open several holes this size. All my normal sources only sell Metric...

I wrote to Irwin Record ([email protected]) and they kindly sent me a pdf of the original Repair and Maintenance Instructions. If you send me your email address off list, I'll sent it to you. I dismantled a Record No. 55 Vice (which was VERY rusty), removed rust, painted it...

I inherited a lot of Taps and Dies in various thread standards (BSW, BSF, BA , lots unidentifiable(!) and a few metric) but when I've needed new ones have bought from both Tap & Die company in north London and Tracy Tools in Devon. Tap&Die will sell empty wooden boxes with pre-cut hollows for...

Some web sites include V. A. T. and others don't in the listed prices - so read the small print carefully! How are you going to ensure that well meaning relations don't all buy you the same chisel? MC

I'd like to suggest that anybody who needs to restore an old cutting tool like this tries a Pro-Edge. I'm sure that any retailer offering these would be pleased to demonstrate its effectiveness by sharpening your blade. MCB

My experience with Restore is that it's good value for money and the firm that make it has very helpful courteous people who respond quickly to After sales queries. Since I'm diabetic, I would NOT want to have Molasses in my home! MCB