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If when turning the handle the shaft advances out at the threaded adapter end it is a threading tool for the lathe. It is put in the...

Looks great. It's addictive isn't it?

having borrowed a lathe for a couple of weeks, this is the fourth thing I have turned and the first attempt at faceplate turning... made...

If you mean drill twist bits you will not go far wrong with Dormer. One of the very best and can be used on wood or ferrous material...

£200 can easily find you a meddings or startrite, a little more for a fobco, if you're willing to have a little patience with the used...

I agree. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. The old nursery rhyme “sticks and stones...” is of relevance here. Develop some...

I would not expect to go into Screwfix without having the order code to hand. In fact, generally, I sit in the car park, submit a click...

Hi, If you've got decent workshop facilties have you considered buying an arc welder; it's surprising what fun you can enjoy with a...

Hi, I've just bought an £11.99 SOS TTfone and now aged 73 this is complicated enough for me to use but then for many years I have lots...

Hi, Thanks Sandyn and AdrianUK; so far I'm delighted with Giffgaff; activating my new phone with Giffgaff was extremely easy and when I...

Colin, Tesco mobile runs off the O2 network, and have inexpensive top up tartifs.

generally, Giffgaff are very good. Owned by O2. I have a SIM contract and it's been a pleasure being with them. Very flexible.

Hi, BT; Amazon; ISP and now Virgin Media. I can always tell it's an unwanted call because there's a delay when I pick up the receiver...

Colin, My wife had the same problem as you, she is blind and only used the 02 PAYG when she went out with a friend but due to being...

Hi, Many thanks everyone for your useful and interesting replies which I very much appreciate. Excellent Mickjay; when I browsed...