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thanks for reply.yes this is the same machine.mine is blue.had another look today.it looks like the belt has shrunk.never known this before.migght have a problem sourcing new belt.thinking of fitting new v pulleys with a v belt. regards jh

hi folks.using the old imp today and the motor stalled.had a look and the belt drive was very tight.adjusted it as much as I could ,every thing working but belt so tight.then started to throw the belt off with the motor as far forward as possible on adjustment real struggle to get the belt on to...

thanks again folks.

thanks for replies.will get it indoors asap.look forward to see it machined,should I store it as it is (trunk)or should I machine it into planks now for storage?regards

Hi folks.Been offered some fallen laburnum,can anyone advise what its like to work with?Not for turning probably small occasional table.regards.

thanks for replies.I took my big lump of afromosia to a local workshop to get machined into sizes I can work with. Turns out they do a lot externally with afromosia and use liberal amounts of linseed oil and have never had a problem I will go with this and see how it turns out. thanks again.

hi folks, i am making an afromosia back board for a memorial plaque which will be placed outside.I have used the same timber to repair a garden bench which I finished with teak oil.The timber ie the teak turned black.I am wondering if I can use yacht varnish or if it will react with the...

hi, thanks for reply.I have no experience in finishing, other than oiling garden furniture and applying varnish here and there. This will be first attempt at something indoors.Will have some extra bits and bobs of the timber I can practice on. Regards bw

hi, about to make three small tables using pitch pine .would like advice re finishing preferably gloss finish but open to suggestions.regards bw

Hi folks, thanks for replies.Library it is ,should get something there and it has a first class coffee shop thanks again bw.

Hi folks, I have a w.gilpin bevelled edged chisel .It is 12" long and is quite fine.Would this have a specific use or is it just extra long. Unfortunately it has the wrong handle on it from a modern era. Anyone know what type/shape the handle should be and what timber it would be made fromCheers...

hi folks, can anyone recommend a magazine which is suitable for someone with woodworking skills but not too advanced. cheers bw

hi folks , recent purchase of an imp band saw, which recommends half inch blade for straight cuts.I can buy a 3/8locally.Would the narrower be ok for general use mainly straight cuts.cheers bw

any brand ,any time. just keep it coming, it is my other hobby, regards bw

hi folks thanks for replies, got it in my head now,try it out shortly. bw

hi folks,when do you work a router anticlockwise or clockwise.I seem to get on better anti c no matter what im doing.explanation would be welcomed regards bw

hi folks, its done and dusted.I took the plunge and bought it.It cost me £35 with a new spare blade.First time Ive owned one looking forward to using it. Thanks for replies and info.

hi folks, imp bandsaw for sale locally.Any info re suitability for light usage.First time I have heard the name.Regards birchwood

hi, really impressed, I have been trying to find plans for a balakiala, not sure about the spelling, every site seems to have its own spelling.Anyway, so far unsuccessful, the one I would like to try is the triangular shaped one with the curved back.Any info re plans would be appreciated. regards bw