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The capacitor is dead for a lathe motor I have. The capacitor is a Bosch and I have searched rs-online, farnell, maplins and several others, but I can't find exactly the same one, in fact I can't find any from Bosch. I also phoned RS and told them what was marked on the one I have, but they...

Does anyone know what the cost would be of laser engraving a name onto a wooden pen presentation box, is it pence? pounds? 10s of pounds? Is it possible to laser engrave onto an acrylic pen blank? Regards Peter

I picked up some wood yesterday and took it to a friend who can cut it down. I didn't know what it was, but he said it was cherry, the biggest piece was 16" by 16/17" diameter the other piece was about 24" x 10" dia. There was lots of it, but I only took the two pieces and some other timber...

I have an 8" x 3" serpentwood blank and the only serpentwood images I have come across look totally different to this piece. The images I have seen show a lovely grain, but the blank I have looks to be a solid colour a bit like red mahogany. The blank is extremely heavy, I was surprised when I...

I want to say a public thank you to Woody. He sent me some screws that are hard to find, I still can't find any available and he wouldn't accept payment, not even for the postage. He is a true gentleman for such a wonderful gesture as well as the help and info he has given me. Thanks again...

I am hoping to make a shaft to hold a 13mm round carbide cutter and was about to order some drill bits, but I have found that there are several types and wondered if I need special bits to drill a hole into Silver Steel ready for tapping? Regards

Hi, I bought this tool last week and the teardrop cutter didn't have a grind on it, I phoned Crown and they said they would send me one, although it hasn't arrived yet. When I put the un-ground cutter on, the shaft of the tool protruded further than the straight edge of the cutter. I don't know...

Hi, does anyone have any idea where to get hold of a 4 ribbed poly-v belt my existing belt is not in great condition and I would like to source one before it goes. The belt has circumference of 22" and is 3/8th" wide with a pitch of 3/32nd" on the ribs. I have tried fenner drives, but they...