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I have two disc sanders - one has 6 inch discs and the other 12 inch discs (or perhaps I should write 150 mm and 305 mm - I forget that young people are brought up with metric measurements) I'm thinking of converting one or both to velcro attached sanding discs and wondered about the...

Can anybody help me identify a thread, please? It's 30mm / 1.2 inches diameter and 18 tpi The length is quite small so it was difficult to use a thread gauge; it might be 19 tpi I've searched for a thread chart - but NOT been able to find one that covers anything like this Any suggestions...

Can anybody suggest, please, where I might obtain a counterbore for a 10-32tpi UNF Socket Cap Screw. (it's 5.0 mm pilot and 8.0 mm or 8.5 mm clearance for the cap) I need to use one in a project where I have to open several holes this size. All my normal sources only sell Metric...

I'm thinking of buying a Peatol Lathe for small metal turning jobs Does anybody have experience of these? Comments will be gratefully received Very many thanks MCB

The sort of Disposable Brushes - sometimes called “Acid Brushes” - that have a metal tube handle are unbelievably expensive in the UK (around 50 pence each) compared with the USA where they cost only a few cents. Does anybody know of a supplier at anything like the American price, please...

I bought a Nilfisk Multi 20T Wet & dry cleaner having been recommended on this list. Has anybody found an economical supplier of replacement dust bags. I've searched the internet and the images of the inexpensive bags suggest that they are paper rather than fabric and look quite different to...

Does anybody know of a supplier of Handscrew Clamps in the United Kingdom I'm thinking of those big wooden clamps of a similar design to toolmaker's clamps - but much bigger. Or anywhere with foolproof instruction for making them oneself - but preferably NOT a film clip (since they won't run...

I have acquired a second-hand Triton Respirator in good condition. I know that Triton is an Australian company and that the respirator is no longer in the range of products The battery pack is unable to give enough air-flow to push the little test ball into the ”OK“ range. Before I...

I'm thinking of buying a Trend Airsheld Pro But I'm discouraged by the bad reports I have read about the battery life and by the price of replacement filters. Does anybody have experience, please, of other makes of respirators? Please share your knowledge. With best wishes and thanks...

I've just bought one of these Wet & Dry Vacuum cleaners from Rutlands. The Instructions are pretty pathetic and don't help me put it together. Can anybody advise please? Also, can anybody tell me, please, if there's an alternative source of bags? The bags seem the same sort of price as the...

I need to cut long pieces of wood on my bench-top bandsaw and feel the need to support the far end Axminster show a “Adjustable Bench Roller” and a “Bench Mounted Roller Support in their catalogue but both are quite pricey (in my view - your view may differ) so I've been thinking about...

Advice please on polishing brass. I've used ordinary metal polish on a rag and the finish leaves something to be desired. Are the polishing kits (such as the ones in the Axminster catalogue) any use? Is the Heavy Duty one worth the extra cost? Thanks for your help MC

Does anybody have experience of the Peatol/Taig lathe, please ? Second-hand ones seem to sell at high prices on Ebay - which I suppose is a recommendation. With best wishes and thanks. MCB

Ladies & Gentlemen Are there advantages in lubricating a hand saw blade? If so, what lubricant is best, please? Very many thanks for your help MCB