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    cap iron for a stanley bailey no.8 - 2 5/8" width

    Hi Folks, A pal of mine has a No. 8 Stanley plane which is missing the cap iron (NB: 2 5/8" width, wider than the No. 7 which is 2 3/8"). Sorting it out is a bit of a joint project for us. I put a post in the "Wanted" section in case anyone had one lying around, but no luck there. They...
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    Machining welded seam off inside surface of pipe

    Hi Folks, I'm planning to make a wood-fired forge based on the Whitlox forge: http://whitloxhomestead.com/. The air supply for this forge is based on two 600mm steel pipes that run along the bottom of the V-shaped channel, with one pipe fitting fairly snugly inside the other. For the...
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    DIY carving axe

    Hi Folks, I’ve been meaning to post a few pics of the carving axe I “made” a little while ago. I was inspired by Robin Wood and John Neeman, amazing craftsmen both, and the beautiful carving axe they collaborated to produce (I know John Neeman's not with Neeman Tools anymore, but they're all...
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    Axminster Forstner bit set: any experience?

    Hi Folks, I ordered a set of Axminster Forstner bits (http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-16-piece-forstner-bit-set?gclid=CjwKEAjwlPOsBRCWq5_e973PzTgSJACMiEp2mKk22ZOP_SjgD8zqe7RxZFZL-NZXU_ia63E1047cAxoCWyHw_wcB) a couple of weeks ago. They arrived the next day (great!) but they were BLUNT...
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    Drill height adjustment

    Hi Folks, I'm considering buying a Meddings pillar drill. I'm trying to work out how the height adjustment on this model works. The pillar drills I've used have had a table that moves up and down the column (usually by means of a rack and pinion gear). However, this one does not have a...
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    Pillar drill buying advice- not a vague query this time!

    Hi Folks, I'm on the hunt for a pillar drill. I'm tempted to go for an Ajax or a Meddings that are both on sale for £130. They both look to be of similar vintage- approx. 20 years old. I know that Meddings drills have an excellent reputation, but does this apply to the newer models? What...
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    Making riving knife: a few questions

    Hi Folks, Time in the workshop has been limited for the past few months, so progress on my Kity 419 table saw has been glacially slow. I’ve pretty much finished the modification to the tilt mech (will do a separate thread about that). Anyway, I’ve started on the riving knife(s), and would...
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    Grinder dressing

    Hi Folks, Wasn't sure whether to reply to BigBud78's Grinder thread on up to date grinder info or start a new thread, but opted for the latter. I've been looking at the T-shaped diamond dressers suggested by Random Orbital Bob- and wanted to ask if anyone had advice re brand etc, or are they...
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    Pillar drill buying advice

    Hi Folks, I’ve recently had a loan of a mate’s pillar drill. It’s always been an item on my “wish list”, but it wasn’t until I actually had one in the workshop that I realised how much I would use it. So I’m on the lookout for one, but I have a few questions relating to the minimum “decent”...
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    Kity 419 riving knife template

    Calling Kity 419 owners... I've ordered some O1 tool steel guage plate to make a couple of riving knives for the Kity 419 TS I bought recently. (RK was missing, so I've yet to actually use the saw :x ) I'm fairly confident that I will be able to make one from scratch, especially with the...
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    Chicken Hoose

    So we ordered some hens last year. Spring was ages away, right?! Suddenly work went crazy and there were no free weekends, and the hens were arriving… So a bit of a mad rush to get Chicken house Mark II ready for their arrival. Anyway, here it is. Thought I’d pop some pics up- I have a...
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    Kity 419 table saw: resources, mods, advice

    Hi Folks, As a new Kity 419 TS owner, (and a new forum user too, so apologies if I don’t get the etiquette right) I posted a message with loads of detailed questions regarding setup and fettling of the saw. I’d spend some time searching the site and googling, but hadn’t been able to find...
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    Kity 419 setup/fettling- Advice please!

    Hi Folks, Recently bought a second hand Kity419 table saw, and have a few questions. I've spent a fair bit of time today Googling, and searching this forum, but haven't managed so far to find definitive answers to the following questions. Any contributions gratefully received. 1. Blade tilt...
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    Kity 419 vs Axminster TS250?

    Hi Folks, Have been looking at buying a decent tablesaw. Decided that a second-hand AxminsterTS250, CharnwoodW619 or similar suits my needs (and budget), if I can get one at a decent price. So far, everything I've seen has been (hundreds of) miles away from Edinburgh area (AxiTS250 currently...
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