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    Kitchen Worktop Joints

    Simon, Assuming it is a 90deg turn corner joint I would purchase a router jig and make the correct joint. I have done several now [not a pro fitter] jigs are not so expensive now but you do need a 1/2 router. We are not too far apart feel free to message me if you wish.
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    Bending a silver steel rod?

    I cannot quite visualise what you wish to make -- or is it the clamp lever for the quill ? If so why use Silver Steel ? yes its stronger but BMS should suffice. However heating is not necessary and with SS could be problematic, if its BMS heating will not be a problem and a gas torch will work...
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    Sold Ujk parf guide system mk1

    Is it complete with all the cutters, guide, dogs etc etc ? 2 x 1m long Parf sticks 2 x drill guides 3mm drill bit 20mm drill bit with 3mm centre guide 3 x guide pins Guide block 2 x low profile dogs Extractor outlet
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    For Sale Old tablesaw with impossible thread £70

    Since the machine is Rexon ?? it it almost certain the thread is metric i.e. 16mm x 2mm pitch 16mm = 5/8" [0.629"] and 12.7tpi = 0.o7874 = 2mm pitch [all +/- 0.001" or so] So really an easy task to make a nut !
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    Buying from EU

    Its not difficult to send most goods either way if you use one of the major carriers, DHL, UPS etc, they have pre-loaded forms that are very easy to fill in and guide you through the process. However I can understand if the companies margin is very small its not worth their time to even do this...
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    Roof felt

    Why not as Artie says add a temporary support inside and make a couple of cat ladders - roofing lathes are good material for a these -- use one each side to access the area needed. the cat ladders will spread the load as well.
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    Spare part needed - Thicknesser

    Maybe but more info needed ? --- see your messages
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    Reinforcing loose wall plugs.

    I have remedied this type of situation by using "NoNails" or a similar product, clear any dust from the hole fill it with the adhesive and push in the plug, leave long enough to set -- overnight ? then refit the screws.
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    A Hand Made vice saved.

    Here's another one I made -- in fact I have made several, the first was about 50 years ago but it was taken prisoner !!! The jaw material is 1" x 3/4" tool steel
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    A Hand Made vice saved.

    Here’s the one I have from c1962, pressed into service yesterday to enable me to split a piece of ally too short for the machine vice ! It’s been “hidden” at the back of a cupboard for xxx years and this post reminded me !!
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    A Hand Made vice saved.

    Just for your interest the vice is typical in design to many made as apprentice pieces in college workshops in the 1960’s and beyond, I think I still have one lurking somewhere in my workshop This was at a time trade apprenticeship’s were the order of the day
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    Limitations of my lathe.

    Niall I think you need to give more detailed information, what tooling were you using, HSS or disposable tipped tools? By a whisker I assume you mean say less than 5 thou ? tipped tooling does not lend itself to small cuts, I would use HSS and for brass a small rad on the cutter plus honed...
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    Table saw issues

    Adam, by the arbor I assume you mean the saw spindle? If so where on the spindle are you doing the check? where the blade fits ? what are you using and whats the runout -- dial gauge etc? First thought of runout cause would be defective bearings ?
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    What can I do with a large oak log?

    Get it done ! either cut it into slabs and make it thick enough so the when seasoned you can machine it to useful sizes and keep it reasonably flat. Or as you say use it green for rustic furniture. Number one Grandson has been doing this for some time now and has a good store of Oak, Ash...
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    Yorkshire hobbyist

    Welcome to the forum Way, I was 35 some 44 years ago !! How far West are you, I'm in North Lancs and the border is just up the road. T'old folks came form Yorkshire still had a few rellies there. Your efforts look splendid keep it up -- all things practical are therapeutic - well at least for...
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    How best to straighten a bent spool pin?

    Looks as though it may be Chrome Plated ? However plus one for hunter27's suggestion, the more local the heat the better and it needs to be dull red heat to be effective. It will discolour the item but it will polish with very fine emery or maybe burnishing compound aka T-cut.
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    Meddings drive spindle and pulley wheel issue…

    Are these pdf documents of any use? They are for the MF4 Meddings drill
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    Machining modification of planer rollers

    Scholar, if you are not fixed up here's another offer to modify the rollers, message me if you need to ! John
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    Wanted Strimmer

    Plus 1 for the Stihl small electric with disposable blades, I was gifted one although I have a petrol machine as well. The battery one is great for trimming around the garden, light and easy to use around lawn edges, flower beds etc but certainly not man enough for long grass or tough plants--...
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    Ear defenders

    Sapper, try your local gun shop they will have a selection, Oh! and don't be tight on the price, hearing once damaged cannot be fixed ! Plus as someone mentioned hearing aids are enormously expensive ! Regarding hearing muffs as with many things you pays your price and price to some extent it...
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