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    Where to buy larger drill bit 16mm

    I am in need of a 16mm drill bit for drilling quarter inch thick 1 inch by 2 inch rectangular section aluminium. I already have a set of bits up to 13 mm from wealden tools Would prefer not to use a step drill so I can drill straight through the bar without having to flip it over The item in...
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    Slick plane / radius plane UK suppliers

    Hi I'm looking for a slick plain like this https://www.amazon.com/Woodstock-W1100- ... 7M9BMFJ19G Any advice on UK suppliers would be gratefully received Thanks Ewan Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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    Ripping from both sides with a circular saw

    I've started cutting up some Oak sleepers with a circular saw this morning but the saw is not quite large enough to make a full cut Any suggestions on how to safely and accurately finish the cut from the other side would be appreciated Thanks Ewan Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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    Metal fabrication advice for roof rack Project

    Hi I'm currently building a new roof rack and part of the design is going to be a retractable roller. The roller is going to be mounted to U section aluminium channel Eg https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/aluminium/channel I need to find somewhere that can cut an 8mm or 10mm wide slot...
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    Drilling aluminium

    Hi I'm building an extension for my car roof rack and I need to drill a series of 8 mm wide holes in 6 mm thick aluminium t section bars with my pillar drill Any advice appreciated in particular When drilling metal with a pillar drill is it still helpful to use a centre punch? Would a pilot...
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    Mould on drying cherry branches

    Hi The cherry trees in front of my house were being pruned earlier this year and I saved some of the branches from going in the chipper, tied them up and stuck them in my garage roof without doing anything sensible like sealing the cut edges. They have since developed a light covering of mould...
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    Pillar drill advice

    Hi I have almost finished assembling and setting up my old floor standing pillar drill. I think it is a Meddings Pacera but don't know much more than that. Given it's age I haven't had any luck in finding a manual for it online. It's been modified a bit anyway with a single phase motor and a...
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    Katsu router

    Could somebody please remind me of the link to the manufacturer of the katsu router all the cheapest place to buy one at the moment Thanks Ewan Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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    NVR switch supplier

    I'm looking for a single phase nvr switch the large red push button type where you have to lift the cover to turn the machine on. It can sometimes be hard to tell over the internet whether you are ordering from A reputable supplier so any advice on where to order from would be appreciated...
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    Is this likely to be any good

    Firstly apologies if this post doesn't seem to be appropriate I routinely ignore all of you to approach however I was curious about this one for an angle ruler / layout template. https://www.papabearhome.com/collection ... 7128229945 I have absolutely no connection whatsoever with the company...
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    Imperial bolt / spanner sizes

    Does anybody know of a table or an easy way to convert from measurements in millimetres to imperial spanner sizes I'm looking for something to fit the bolts in the photograph below it will need to be an open ended spanner from the larger Bolt which measures 25.8 mm The smaller bolts measure...
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    Drill bits for piller drill

    Looking to get a more complete set of bits specifically for using my pillar drill, rather than the random assortment I have rattling around an old tupperware tub. Probably going to order them individually from wealden tools and make my own drill bit holder. I Will be drilling a mixture of...
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    Cutting Curves in worktop

    Hi I'm in the process of cutting a recess in a piece of worktop to take my pillar drill table. Managing straight cuts ok with my jigsaw. Cutting curves seems more challenging even with the Pendulum off. Currently using a down cut blade. Should I be using a narrower or different blade for...
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    Hacksaw blade recommendation

    Can anyone suggest the best sort of hacksaw blade for a cutting 12mm A2 steal threaded rod. I've currently been using a tungsten carbide coated blade with cutting fluid in a homemade jig but noticed it's rather Blunt in the middle. Thanks Ewan Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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    Unusual saw

    Hi Picked up the unusual saw shown in the photographs attached. Any information about it's likely age, original use and how one might go about sharpening it would be really appreciated. Never tried sharpening a saw before. Thanks Ewan Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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    Confused by makita router products codes

    Hi I've been looking the Makita DRT50 LXT Cordless Router Feeling a little confused by the different options and variations on the product codes. Some seem to include various bases along with the router body. Won't need a battery or charger. Initially I would just be intending to use it...
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    Types of block plane

    Hi I would be interested to know what all the different names and numbers for old Stanley block planes mean? Eg 110 120 9 1/2 9 1/2 a I currently have a "Stanley 9 1/2 a" and a Queshang bronze apron plane and would like to find something about halfway in between two in terms of size...
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    Cheap ceramic bearings for bandsaw

    Found these that are the same size as the ones on my bandsaw. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement- ... TrPqjo00hA Ordered a few and will update here on performance. Ewan Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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    Identifying replacement corrugated sheet roofing

    Hi I'm looking for a new clear corrugated roofing panel to match the one in my garage. The corrugated sections are flat on the top and bottom, about 35 mm deep with approximately 250 millimetres between the centre of each corrugation . It's made of a translucent fibreglass plastic. They're...
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    Wiring extra NVR switch in series

    I'm contemplating adding a foot operated nvr switch to my drill press Is it appropriate to wire this in series like so Plug---foot NVR switch--- machine mounted switch----motor Or would I be adding additional resistance to have two switches before the motor? Thanks Ewan Sent from my...
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