Recent content by Pensioner1947

Not sure about aspirin only thinning the blood if taken regularly. I once had a headache in the early morning so took 2 aspirin before going to work. I was installing electrical equipment and cut my finger on a metal box. I didn't notice the cut until a colleague walked in and told me I was...

Not great but the best I can do. With thanks to ajs and Meddings machine tools. It would appear that some support is available from the makers, this is more than I expected, well done Meddings!

Thank you ajs.

Yes, just 2 or 3 pages. Not sure if it's legal to post them here (copyright?) Is there a PM option?

If you are interested, I have some original paperwork and drawings. The blade clamps are changed to suit pinned or pinless blades. The markings on the top blade support represent tension in lbs. The air pump washer will probably need to be replaced. The valve assembly on my saw is damaged, if...

A company I worked for banned Yankee drivers, they fitted window bars and got fed-up replacing windows. The Stanley Hinge Gauge was a useful gadget. COMMENT ABOUT THIS SITE. If I click on QUOTE, it takes me to an advertising website. Dave

It doesn't look as if spares for these are readily available so I will make a copy of the part. It was worth asking though, not much point in spending hours making something if it can be bought for pennies! Thank you all for your help, much appreciated. Dave

Just had a look at some Hobbies machine on thebay, most appear to have been modified or repaired but one of these has a blade clamp that looks the same as the one I need. Can't tell if it's the same size but see no reason why it should be different. Also looked at a Meddings fretsaw, very nice...

Yes! That's the one. Are there any details of the fretsaw machine parts? Dave

Thanks rxh. I was hoping someone would come back and say, 'you can get these from xxx, £2 each', but it's not very likely. I'll put a photo up as soon as I can. Dave

Hello all, I'm new to this forum, I'm hoping for some help. I have a Hobbies Fretsaw, not the machine, the hand held frame. It's about 70 years old, was bought new by my father who was keen on fretwork and made a lot of fancy stuff (from butter boxes). It has a flat steel frame, a wooden handle...