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Hello, I have just setup my new lathe and looking forward to starting to turn again once this cold snap is over. I have only just started to look at getting a chuck to fit my lathe as my supernova 2 chuck does not have a thread suitable (M33 x 3.5 - Axminster lathe AT350WL). If I was a rich...

Hello, I am looking to sell my supernova 2 chuck - it fitted my record DML36 SH lathe which I believe the thread to be 3/4" x 16 TPI - the chuck has an insert to reduce the size to fit the lathe (not sure on the size). Box it came in is a bit knackered and if I don't manage it, it needs a...

Hello, I was thinking about buying the NUMATIC NVD750 from Axminster, but it's now out of stock on the Axminster site : ( It looks to fit most of my needs, will work with my power tools and probably do a reasonable job with a bandsaw and light work with a thicknesser. Cost is high though...

I was thinking about getting a NUMATIC NVD750, as I sold my previous Camvac that had sat outside of my workshop and looking for a replacement. Since I will no longer have a workshop (when I buy my new place in the coming months), I was thinking it would be a good option as a house vacuum as...

I find this is always my dilemma, when looking at what tools to buy - my eyes are bigger than my belly. I really love all the big trade rated machinery but I am a light use hobbyist and in reality I don't really need trade rated machinery. I have recently sold a whole load of machines (bandsaw...

Luna W59 planer thicknesser - it's a beast that runs on 16A circuit (worth mentioning) - £400 I am having second thoughts on the other stuff, so cutting it back to just the Planer Thicknesser for now. I may add more again at some point.

Hello, I have not posted for a while. But I am hoping for some advice on bench grinders. I currently have a Lidl grinder which is fine but my sharpening is not that great. I use it for wood turning and normal chisels. It only has one wheel, the other is belt sander (does not work that well)...

Hello, I have not posted for a while :( After cracking an old phone screen while fixing a heavy duty roof rack to my van, I was wondering if any one used a form of protection while taking their smartphone to the garage/workshop/shed? I like my phone to have just have a glass screen protector...

Hello, With the help of three friends this morning, I managed to move the p/t to my house. Hooray!!! My next problem, I bought a 16amp commando socket to a 13amp plug, hoping it would not draw enough current to blow the fuse. I was wrong it blew the 13 amp fuse. So I am now looking at ideas...

Have been asked if I was interested in buying a Luna p/t. I am not sure of the model number. When we tried to start it, it did not start! So I have left it for now, she is going to ask her husband if we may have missed anything. I am slightly worried that buying a machine like this I may be...

Which router bits do you use the most often?

Hello, I am in desperate need, to get my fencing sorted. I have two very active golden retrievers, who like to go and play in the fields. Worryingly, they said hello to some sheep at the weekend! On both sides of the back garden, I have two 40m stretches. At the rear I have solid panels...

Hello, I had problems before, with wheels on my Kity bandsaw. I have now setup both of my wheels, with new rubbers, all looking good! Problem (of course)..... I have been fiddling and I cannot get it to work perfectly. My issue is I could fiddle for days on end, and I think I will get there...

Looking to buy a 1/2 inch router; that easy to adjust under a router table (rutlands). Not looking for anything that fancy; I shall not be doing any kitchen fitting! So, do I really need a super fancy one? I will only be using it once in a while! A bit vague, I know!

When doing DIY, I spend half the time looking for the correct drill bit for the job! Does any one, have any advise on a resonably good price drill bit set? I have had ones in the past, from wickes and bosch. Both were alright! But come with a lot of stuff, that I do not need! Ideally, it would...

Hello, I bought the above bandsaw from ebay, in great nick except the bottom wheel rubber has worn in one area. I have seen old threads on this, what is the general consensus these days on the best way to fix problem locally in the UK? I found these on the web...

Hello, I purchased a skil circular saw and a triton workcenter, all good. But the blades that came with it; were old and I am hoping to figure what would be a good replacement. I guess, I need a rip and cross cut saw blade. The Triton converts to go into both positions, which is neat. They...