Recent content by Rob B

I see this coming when Aldi do a deal. What is so great about £60. Argos do one, Guild, 2 yr guarantee and available all year round, normally £65 but often drops to £60. I think I'd rather Argos than Aldi/Lidl unless someone can enlighten me as to whether it's the same drill. Rob

This is the sort of info that is needed for beginners like me. I was looking at the Clarke and Lumberjack models and would never have realised about the tail stock being so limited, the adjustments or the fragility of the device. I would have wasted my money by all accounts but luckily a...

I've tried but still can't see the join :oops:

The old ones are the best :P

Sorry Bern, I think I misread your post. I see you've got better answers so good luck with that. :) Rob

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I saw a video in Youtube yesterday and to take up some slack from milling the base smooth he superglued some thin brass plate onto the base. He said if they wear then another plate and superglue made it easy to change but strong enough to last. Seemed to work well and an easy fix. HTH Rob

I'm beginning to think my 8'x6' shed with a bench that I've just erected isn't going to cut the mustard, :oops: Good job I know my limitations. Rob

Thanks Naz :)

What do you mean by shakes? Rob

True, he did more posts in 30 minutes than I've done a month :(

Hi ED65, I've got my dads pre-war Millers Falls drill but the jaws and chuck are knackered so if you want to get rid let me know. Rob

Hi Kev, Mechanicals and electrics are fine for me, rebuilt old Triumph bike engines and cars too, spent the last 35 years repairing washing machines etc. Painting has never been my forte, gloss, emulsion nah! I'm too impatient on the prep so although I'd love to do my mini lathe think I might...

Thanks Andy, Very interesting, I've never done anything like this and it looks "slightly" complicated at first glance but Paragon have some good advice on their site so after my hols I'll look into the sandblasting. Best of luck Kevin, keep us up to date. Rob

That is a lovely colour and a great renovation. I'm about to refurbish an bench top Axminster lathe which would look great on that colour,can you tell me the colour/ paint please? Thanks Rob