Recent content by Richardson1958

If you have a pillar drill which can drill vertical holes I would make a new one from mild steel as it is only 3 holes. The shafts that the holes fit into can be measured with a vernier caliper or a micrometer. Drill guide holes using 6mm drill bit then if for instance the holes have to be an...

I have had mine for 50 years and it was working up to the belt breaking. I am liking a toolbox blue for the refurb and I will get the sewing machine belt. Thanks

I am restoring an A!. What size diameter leather belt? Mine has been painted green were they blue originally?

Hep needed. I have an old Hobbies A1 fret saw that I used to use but the leather belt has broken. I tried a new 6mm leather belt but it slipped so I cut a bit out and tightened it but it snapped. I have seen on ebay 5/16 leather belt used on sewing machines. Will this work? My machine was a...