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I have spare power output from a PV solar array which is diverted to heat the HW via a standard top inserted 27 inch immersion heater. The problem is that this only heats the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the HW cylinder before the thermostat cuts out and I would like to heat the full cylinder when power is...

I've been cutting up some green Ash and I've never known such bad gumming up of the bandsaw blade, tyres and guides. After a cutting a single log I'm having to scrape the blade, scrape and clean the tyres and then remove and clean the guide bearings. I've had a search on here and elsewhere and...

I have some grey dust extraction hose which is more rigid and doesn't stretch/compress much. The last lot I bought was from Axminster and it was described as "General Purpose 100mm x 3m Grey Dust Extraction Hose" and cost £16 inc. two hose clamps in 2019. This is really tough and is good for my...

I'm using an old blue variant of the the Record CL3 twin bar lathe which has a tapered bronze adjustable bearing. I put a few drops of oil down the lubrication hole every time I start turning and again after a break, e.g. lunch. I'm finding that the bearing has play (I can feel it if I rock the...

I have been given a few seasoned logs, saved by the late husband of a friend. He'd sealed the ends with hammerite, one piece is Laburnam (not shown) but the others look like Hawthorn or possible Yew? Unfortunately they're full of radial splits which go the full length so it's going to be...

I have an Axminster chuck plus the type A, B & C dovetail jaws. The smallest dovetailed tenon the type A jaws will grip is about 58mm which I frequently find too large. I don't have any reversing jaws so the bowl tenon is often my finished foot. The type C jaw will go to 52mm but it's not a...

I'd like to repurpose an old drill chuck which is more like a mini chuck. It currently has a 1MT shaft and an unknown taper that fits into the mini chuck. The taper is 1.3 inch long, 0.5835 at the small end and 0.6675 at the wide end. Any idea what taper this is? some pictures.

I've been given a little vintage 80mm 3 jaw scroll chuck for my simat 101 lathe. It's made by a company called cushman, however, I can't open the jaws. The knurled ring moves about a sixteenth of a turn and I can see the jaws start to open but then it stops, and it's a definite stop as if it's...

I always thought Axminster reviews were honest and unmoderated. However, a recent review I left, still giving a product 4 out 5 stars has been moderated as I pointed out a couple of areas that I thought someone should consider before purchasing. Have they always moderated and I've just never...

This is the current model with the cast iron wheels, hobby use only. Comes complete with 7 tuffsaw blades and mitre gauge. I should have the manual but can't lay my hands on it at the moment but can be downloaded from Record Power. Ignore the white stuff on the table I waxed it before moving...

After a fruitless search for a larger used bandsaw I've decided to press the button for a new Sabre 350. Local dealer has no stock so I'm going to have to mail order but couldn't decide on the wheel kit. Can any owners out there comment on how well it works? My floor is quite rough so I'm...

Hard Wood Paper

I have a Simat 101 lathe which is "just" about good enough to do the small amount of metal turning I do with a 4 jaw independent chuck which has a fair bit of play. If I ever take something out of the chuck its impossible to get it back on the same centre line and I end up having to faff around...

Bolt it to the floor!! Despite the manual saying to bolt my old Record CL3 and stand to the ground it was easier just to add 4 paving slabs as ballast. However as my confidence has grown I've started to turn more uneven lumps of wood which resulted in a brown trouser moment when the last lump...

Makita DHP453STE 18V 5.0Ah Li-Ion LXT Cordless Combi Drill

The AC400 does a good job of filtering the air and I have been vacuuming / blowing out the filters as needed but I've just managed to blow a hole through the outer one with my compressor and should have really replaced it some time ago....Anyway I thought I'd buy 5 filters and keep some on the...

I've used POR15 metal prep quite successfully before painting both new and old metal and need to buy some more. If you haven't come across it before Por15 metal prep. It is the ultimate in the relentless fight against rust. It not only dissolves away the rust it also etch primes the clean...

I've made a few metal boxes for various purposes so I though I would share a process that allows you to make a nice box using only an angle grinder, a hot air gun or blow torch and a drill. In fact you can do without the hot air gun and blow torch if you don't have one. This box is to house a...

I want to make a couple of replacement knobs for an Ercol dresser we have. Trouble is they’re oval in shape. So my initial thoughts was to turn between centres and then offset but having drawn it up I don’t think that’s going to work. I know you can get fancy ellipse chucks or indeed make...

I bought my Philishave in 2013 and have used it every day until last week when I managed to drop it, typically it landed cutter end down on the edge of the loo followed by the floor. Afterwards it still ran but made a horrible squealing sound. On trying to find some spares they seem to be either...