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Dirty pipper!;)

Wise words. 'Only remove the safety device, by taking it off'

Hi, I am trying to clean and refurb our brass stair rods. They have been in for about twenty years and still don't look too bad but I want them as new again. I have used some screwfix no nonsence paint and varnish remover as thats what I had, just in case they were varnished or laquered...

Those were the days(y)

I blasted the thing with a silicon spray then a tiny drop of chainsaw oil. I have never done that before, never had a problem with a bit from Trend before. I did remove the bearing that had failed on the first bit, but that failed as well, destroying a template in the process. Never again...

Well, I just finished the last of several jigs and went to use this bit in anger and the bearing has siezed up, even though I did oil it before hand. Thats me done with Trend!! :mad:(n)🤬

Thanks for the comments guys, I did get another trend, the same size but dearer and only one bearing this time. Lets see how that performs. I think these are made in China ??

Anyone had any problems with these collapsing, I just used a new 10mm template bit and the bloody bearing has disintegrated, trouble is I bought it three months ago, so can't send it back. I thought it may be my fault for not getting the grubscrew tight enough but from what I have read, it...

Hi, contact the tech department of Ardex UK and seek their advice.

Simple when you think about it..

I love all this mans work, but he has surpassed himself here. I don't think I have ever seen such an impressive self build, absolutely mind blowing skills. Brilliant.

Stick a 3" rubber band on the end, it actually works.

Well worth a watch, my old mate Lou, judge for yourself.

Thats what I thought when I read your post old son(n)