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Thanks Keith. Proves that many minds can solve anything!

Thanks everyone. The offending bit is out! In the end the suggestion of drilling it out worked. I did it with a hand held though! Putting it through its paces, it seems to be working fine.....

I meant no offence oh gripped one. I meant that I had this mishap, before I even started to contemplate your plan, never mind execute it!

As impatient as ever, I started drilling into it last night using my hand drill. I have a good feeling about this.....

I have been trying, honest (homer) In fact I gripped so tight that my new Forge Steel drill vice snapped it's base. What a recommendation!

Thats far more civilised than getting the grinder out!

The pragmatist in me says, have a go. The devil on my shoulder says get the grinder out!

Thanks. I can see the leverage you will get is far greater than what I have done so far. What did you use to stop the clamps slipping?

Hi Coley. Yes I have a couple but I can't figure out how you did it?

Thanks for the suggestions. I am concerned about hearing that getting a replacement chuck and stem would be difficult as I had assumed it was just a 2 MT and the chuck would fit fine. I've spent the afternoon trying different things including a self made steel prying bar but have so far...

Hi Keith. Yes you are right. It is held in place with a screw type clamp. I can think of a few ways to secure the vice. Its the only workshop one I have. I thought about using a woodworking one and gave up on that. I can hold the piece steady using the botched reshaped drill bit. I'll have a...

Hi Keith. Here are a couple of pics. The bit snapped and I cut into the stump to give a flat edge so the vice could grip it. Unfortunately my vice is portable and cannot get sufficient grip.

Thanks Hemsby. I tried the first suggestion, tapping with an aluminium wrapped hammer and the chuck and MT dislodged from the drill!. That was more action than I had managed in 2 hours! Now to dislodge the MT from the chuck. Hammer time?

I bought a Kerrys pillar drill with a cardinal self locking chuck. The problem is that even when I hold the drive belt, I cannot get the chuck to release the bit that is in situ. Any ideas?

Thanks for all these points. My only reservation was that the guy I got them from originally had a whole conservatory and decided to scrap it and told me how difficult it was to take the individual panels apart. He ended up sledge hammering them. I guess the only way to find out is to try it.....

I acquired a pair of sliding upvc sliding patio doors on freecycle for my summerhouse project. The doors did not come with the runners and are essentially 2 large glass panels. Has anyone any experience in taking a sliding upvc door, replacing the upvc with timber and then hanging it as a...

Is there a moisture level for softwoods that means that shrinkage will be minimal? Having planed and cut to size, my moisture meter is showing between 7 and 10%. Does this mean it is safe to start using? Thanks.

Thanks John. Unfortunately the budget doesn't allow for a contingency for floorboards, so I'll just have to do the best I can with my wood store :(

Thanks Phil. Yes its solid. Reclaimed pallet wood, mostly hardwood. Having said that, I wish I had taken the boards off and burned the lot! (even though I'm very much into reclamation)

Classic case of why you should follow you gut and not she who must be obeyed (despite what she read on a blog) :)