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    PDF attachment querie

    Is it possible to attach/incorporate, a PDF into a reply or PM/e mail on this site or do I have to get some ones www e mail to do this? Cheers...bosshogg :)
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    finding studs/ joists etc.

    Posted over from an other category - You don't need a stud finder to find studs or joists, just a hammer and a good ear. Everything struck by a hammer has a reverberating tone, according to density/thickness and if you tap along a wall or floor you can detect the difference where the covering...
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    Choose file problem

    Any one with the same problem? choose file at the bottom of the post page and auto pop up of smilies explanation not operating. Tried logging off/on, closed and restarted laptop, left it for hours, all to non avail. Every thing else fine...bosshogg :)
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    Off take thread to chuck

    Can anyone tell me where/how I can fit a Picador chuck, which is 12/" B.S.F. threaded, onto the take off of my Dewalt radial arm saw, which has an 8mm thread. Both are right hand female threads?...bosshogg :)
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    imperial to metric thread adapter

    I have a 1/2" keyless Picador chuck which I want to fit to my 8mm thread auxiliary take off from my radial arm saw. Anyone know where I can get such an adaptor? Also I'm looking to build a simple lathe, using the same machine. I've seen an article to do it but for the life of me can't remember...
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    Beer

    BEER Police are warning all men who frequent clubs, parties and local pubs to be alert and stay cautious when offered a drink from any woman. Many females use a date rape drug on the market called "Beer." The drug is found in liquid form and is available anywhere. It comes in bottles, cans, or...
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    Awa on my foreign hols

    Well I am going down to England anyway, that far enough awa for me... :lol:
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    Tomorrow's World

    Can anyone remember an episode of 'Tomorrow's World' that showed an oil additive that was demonstrated using a fly press. First a rotating circular steel plate c/w oil ways, was brought in contact with a stationary one and the press applied three or four tons of pressure, at which point the...
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    Stanley No. 4 plane saviour

    For anyone who has broken the body of their Stanley No. 4 :cry: have a look at this...
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    Cheap tools

    Today, 15/08/11, Lidl has Monday madness on, mostly to do with tools, some car mechanics, some workshop tools. There is a Powerfix sliding, compound mitre saw - packs of three 8 1/2"ish carbide tip circular saw blades @ under a tenner etc...bosshogg :)
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    Occupational title

    I note that my description (depicted in the right hand column under my avatar) lists me as a furniture maker. I have never claimed to be a furniture maker and list my experience/skills as 'Construction Project Management' and Patternmaker. Whilst my feeling on this are cursory, I do feel...
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    The Woodwright's shop

    Referring to the recent post by Mike.C for the downloadable books, I chanced to see Mike Underhill mentioned, and I don't remember seeing the online 'Woodwright's shop' mentioned in any of the forum posts. For those who are not aware of this free and highly informative site, here is a link...
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    Record vice parts wanted

    Quick action trigger and mechanism wanted for a Record no.35 same as this one. Currently the vice works without the quick action, but it would be nice to get it in full working condition, so if anyone can advise where bits for this could be purchased I would be delighted...bosshogg :)
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    shelf extensiog/runner, advice sought

    I require 4 pair of short shelf runner, I hope to get them @closed length185mm and full extension. These are for tool shelves that can pull fully out for ease of extraction, and will hold tools such as dividers, callipers, combination and my other squares. I have built a tool cabinet some 840...
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    Introducing myself and radial arm saw advice needed

    Hello everyone, As a newbie to the forum I hope I can both advise and be advised as my knowledge allows. I am both a time served Patternmaker and Joiner to trade (Patternmaker (1960's) first...Joiner through need) I am currently working on a workshop for myself where I can potter away to my...
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