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Hi, A good TIG welder could repair it but at high cost and in Scotland are there any Tig welders locally? TIG Welding Pulse welding...

I agree with AES, a good TIG welder could run small beads to fill the worst of the gouges, heat would only be very local and give you...

Can’t see how you can ever sand those deep gouges out.

There are several different jaws Axminster do that would hold directly. If you plan to to a lot of these then I would be tempted to buy...

@Retired So some good assorted pliers should shape most wire for you, or if you really want flat I don't see why a small hammer wouldn't...

This sounds like exactly the kind of thing I do. Thank God it isn't just me.

Hi, It's living in Australia Derek causing the blood to run to your head. :) Anyone who does anything at all will make silly...

Hi, Many thanks Padstar; I've just been looking at Bob Neill's website; what a shame he's over 70 miles away at hour and a half each...

All information is useful, Colin. We can all learn from it. D

@Retired Just for info - I used some Razertip with Peter Child machine at Bob Neill's and had no issues, and I know he said he does use...

Hi, An update. Just as you state Martin the new selection of tips has just arrived and they are much too thick at 1mm for my Peter...

Hi, Interesting replies. Yes Democritus anyone with metal working skills should be able to make any hand tools to a high standard. For...

For those who wish to hazard their health with lathe knives, they are for sale on Etsy. Hand forged in Hungary. £85. Inc. postage. They...

Interesting discussion. Here’s another viewpoint on YouTube. I don’t know how to put YouTube videos on here, so you’ll have to look for...

Hi Colin, it is fascinating indeed to see how others work... Glad you're enjoying the thread... 👍👍