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Hi all, I have just rebuilt a faulty Triton TPT 125 Planer. It's symptoms were sparking from the armature at the commutator end, this was present when not under load. I replaced the brushes to no avail so then did a complete strip down. From what information I can find many have failed with...

Hi All, I picked up a faulty Triton TPT125 (MK2) earlier and have just had an initial look. When the planer is powered on they are sparks visible within the motor housing and the motor seems to be hunting although i haven't run it for more than a few seconds. My first port of call were the...

Hi All, What software are you using for the design of items to print\machine? I have mostly been using TinkerCAD and looking into Fusion 360 but they seem to limit some of the CAM functionality. I'm mostly happy with Tinkercad; however I have just designed a stop block and flag for 2040...

Hi all, I was cutting some 18mm ply yesterday when the saw suddenly stopped and refused to restart. Looked at various things, ruled out anything fouling the blade etc. Following a full strip down the cause if the issue is the rear bearing on the motor armature having destroyed itself (Welded...

Hi, This is purely an idea at this point but as i'm starting to think about the design for my mitre station and having seen DRO's on a few on Youtube without much detail i thought I would ask if any of you have done it or seen it. I have used them in the distant past on metal lathes and...

Brand New - Kreg Deck Jig - £40 Bought for a project that didn't happen. Concealed-Fastening System Create a better, more beautiful, comfortable, longer-lasting deck The Kreg Deck Jig helps you get the deck you want, without any unsightly exposed nails or screws Concealed-fastener system for...

Brand new pair of Evolution Tools guide rails. These have never been used. Compatible with Festool, Makita and other plunge saws. Included items are: Rail storage bag. 2 x 1400mm guide rails. 2 x rail joining connectors (makes a 2800mm rail) perfect for full length sheet cutting. 2 x rail...

Hi all, Below are some pictures of my first workbench in progress. This my first project since finishing my small workshop and first workspace that's not the garden. It's based on many different benches I have seen and will have many uses. Will build the bottom part later. For now it will...

Hi All, Having recently started using the OF1400 and not being sure what dial speed correlates to in RPM I came across these speeds which have been measured with a tachometer. Can't remember where I found it but have put it into a table for reference which may be useful. Cheers, jon.

Hi All, Going to be using the router tomorrow for probably by biggest project involving the router so far and would appreciate some advice. It will hopefully form my first torsion box\MFT type workbench. This is only the top section. As you can see from the picture i need to remove 2 main...

Hi As mentioned in the other thread here are the prototype dogs to attach something attached to a base with a tool on it firmly but easily. If anyone would like to print them to try PM me your email address. Cheers, Jon.

Hi All, I have just finished applying 2 coats of Fiddes hard wax oil to an Oak table that I'm refinishing. On the now dried finish there are some really small spots that are not really noticeable unless up close or to the touch. I'm almost certain it's no a contaminant. The table has gone...

Hi All, The build is progressing, currently doing the insulation in the ceiling and walls. I'm looking for some advice on flooring if you may? The floor in my workshop is currently a 125mm slab of C35 concrete on top of 100mm Celotex etc. I'm getting to the point of having to make a decision...

Hi All, I’m finally (After many years) in a position to build a workshop (4M x 4M) This is probably the first of many questions, have read through other threads, Google etc. It’s going to be built out of a mix of single skin brick and blocks (Blocks where they won’t be seen) and bricks where...

Hi All, Picked this table up last night after buying it at auction. Overall it's in good condition with a few knocks and dings and a few pen impressions on the top from kids etc. I bought it expecting to refinish it anyway. Pretty know what i'm going to do which is sand from 80-320 then...

Hi All, Hope you are all well, i haven't been around for a couple of years or so. I bought a Draper mini lathe off a gent on here a couple of years ago and have finally managed to get together everything i need to start turning pens and small things to get started. In an ideal world i would...

Hi All, I have recently become a member of a club where we award trophies for County\Class championship etc. As a Committee member with others we have decided to apply some long overdue love to the trophies, the silverware will be outsourced but the woodwork we are going to do in house. Some...

Hi All, Had an ornamental Cherry tree cut down a few days ago and would like to keep a few of the smaller 2" branches to dry out and then re-saw into pen blanks in the future. Is this any good for turning? If so what should i do to treat it and how long should i leave it? Cheers, Jon.

Hi All, Hope you are all coping with the current restrictions and limitations. I have a quick question with regard to the above drill, it's a DCD796, brushless 18v with a 5AH battery. I bought it last November new but today was it first proper job which i assumed it would absolutely destroy...

Hi All, I bought a mini lathe last year from Robbo3 with the intention of starting pen turning, have the basics of everything I need except a sharpening system. I plan to make one of the many jigs out there for sharpening but at the moment dont have the time. Robbo3 kindly provided me with 3...