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I'm planning to buy a new chuck, but am not sure what to choose. I do need a chuck with an option to turn my own threads. Either a threaded insert or a backplate. My lathe is an old Swedish Rex lathe with BSW (Whitworth) 1 1/4" x 7 thread on the spindle, and I doubt anyone supplies inserts or...

I have a planer/thicknesser of a noname brand, clone of the Record PT260, MetaboHC260, Electra Beckum, etc. The machine works quite well, in most respects. I've had to fix the fence (I have permanently adjusted it to 90 degrees, which took at least an hour - replaced the adjusting lever with a...

I have a clone of the Metabo HC260C planer/thicknesser. Since I bought it, I've noticed that the infeed does not work as well as on my old (Scheppach HM0-Solo) planer/thicknesser. It does not always feed the board through, and you have to push to get it through the machine. This happens often...

Browsing around for DIY solutions for this tool, I found, among others, this thread: homemade-clamptite-tool-not-specifically-woodwork-related-t92447.html Unfortunately, the "after" photo was missing (it's back now). The photo hosting site was down. I made something similar, but did it the...

I'm planning on replacing my dust extractor as it's too small for efficient dust extraction (0.7 kW, 100 mm hose). I've been reading about cyclones and dust extractor. I've read through a lot on Bill Pentz site about dust extraction. I have realized that my current system is quite good in one...

I have a planer/thicknesser that looks like the Metabo HC260C. I've seen many of these with different labels. I'm thinking about the dust collection on this planer, and how it might be improved upon. I find the design a bit strange, and don't know if there's a reason to the design, or if it...

I have purchased an old cast iron lathe, and am going to order an insert for my Sorby Patriot chuck (that has an insert to fit my old lathe). I'm a bit confused, after trying to measure the thread size. It seems to be 1 1/4" x 7 TPI. This seem to be an unusual thread size. 1 1/4" x 8 tpi is...

My bowl gouge is a Hamlet 3/8" that I purchased three or so years ago. It's a good tool, but I think the handle is a bit too thick, so I'm thinking of replacing it (or re-turning the handle). I also think that removing the finish on the handle would go a long way to making it more comfortable. I...

I just read a review where they compared a number of 14" bandsaws in a US magazine ("Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuildings 2015 Tool Guide"). I was got interested in the article when I saw that the Hammer N3800 bandsaw was included in the test. However, this bandsaw (that I have been...

I'm about to buy a larger bandsaw. I've found a used one, about 20-30 years old by a well known manufacturer. It's a 14" bandsaw with a "riser kit" installed from the factory. It looks well built, with parts in cast iron. Two minuses: 1. It doesn't have a fence (according to the seller, it...

A few days ago, I bought a used PT 260 planer/thicknesser, that looks like the same machine as the Record PT 260 and Metabo HC 260C, and many more. I thought it was a 3-phase machine (it was advertised as such), but my machine is the 1-phase 230 V version (2.2 kW). I was a bit disappointed...

Hi, I've bought a used Scheppach HM0 Solo planer/thicknesser. The manual was missing. I asked Scheppach if it was still available, but unfortunately it is not. However, I received a manual for the HM2 Kombi, which is similar. I guess this will be enough for me. Nevertheless, I'm interested to...

Hi, I'm planning on buying a new bandsaw. I had settled on the Hammer N4400, but happened to see that they have recently released a slightly smaller model, the N3800. The only differences I can find are: N4400: Motor 2,5 kW wheel diameter: 440 mm table size 420 x 575 mm table tilts -10°–+45°...

I'm planning on building a new workbench. I've settled on using the Maguire Wagon vice. I want to get the row of dog holes as close to the front edge of the workbench as possible. Preferably within 5 cm, or so, from the edge. But is this possible with the Maguire Wagon vice? Judging from the...

I don't have any chuck in my lathe, but would like to buy one. I'm not sure, however, what I need. I've looked at the Axminster Evolution chuck, which I've heard is quite good. However, my problem is that I don't know what kind of chuck is the right one for me. Right now, there are two times I...

I'm planning on building a new workbench, and have decided to install a tail vice. I want to build a traditional, L-shaped end vice (like on Scandinavian workbenches). The reason for choosing this type of vice is that I want to use both the dog holes on the top, and the ability to grip things...

I need to replace the tires on my bandsaw, as the rubber is of uneven thickness (makes the machine vibrate a lot). It's a used machine I bought recently. The wheels are 12" (or more exactly 325 mm in diameter). The width of the tires are 18 mm. I've tried turning them down to using sandpaper...

I found a number of handsaws this summer. I now plan to clean them up and sharpen them. I'm interested in hearing what these saws really are. :-) I think the smaller saws will be useful, but am interested in learning more about all of them. The saws are (see pictures): 1. Stanley "gigantic...

I inherited an Inca Major 341.018 after my grandfather. It's in good condition with all accessories, as far as I can see. I have, however, found that the knob that raises the table doesn't work. It's possible to unlock it and raise it manually, but from what I've seen in the manual, you should...