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Great stuff, thanks guys. I do have a Type B for the workshop at the moment but I'll try the separate 16A spur and see if that improves things. If not, I may have to switch to a type C but unfortunately it's running off a spur from the main MCB for the house so it'd probably mean replacing that...

It's always been the same since I got it. It came fitted with a 13A socket and has always taken a few fuses to get going. I've just been looking through the manual and it's rated at 16A so that definitely seems to be the issue!

Actually, just spotted this thread - 16amp single phase table saw Given that I'm just in the process of re-wiring everything (with a sparky mate checking it) I think I'll swap out the current 13a plug for a 16A and run a separate 16A spur off the MCB in the cabin. I got the machine 'nearly new'...

Hi all, After extensive googling, I'm struggling to find the answer and hoping one of you guys may be able to help. I've got an Electra Beckum HC260C and almost every time I use it, I blow at least one fuse in the plug, sometimes 2-3 in trying to get it started. It's in my workshop at the end...

Fantastic condition, has some surface rust on the base but easily removed and a bit of grease on the rest of it but everything is tight and fully working. Single phase. £600 If I get time, I plan to clean it up and take some decent pictures and sell it for a couple of hundred more. I’ll try and...

Bringing up my old topic again as I’ve now managed to get two of the larger logs cut into 7x3ft 3” slabs which look great. I’ve tried sealing the ends already with PVA with limited success but I’ve ordered some stuff which is supposed to be better. I’m interested to know if anyone on here has...

It depends what you’re trying to drill. I’ve seen extension bars up to about 50cm but you’d obviously need quite a few. It would also be almost impossible to keep a straight hole. If you’re going through brick/rock then a core drill would be your best bet but it’s not cheap kit.

That looks great. I had to click on the topic to find out what it was as I’ve never heard of hnefatafl before, thought you might have sneezed whilst typing!

I’d vote for the Dewalt Trim router too. May be a bit more than you’re looking to spend but the adapters etc that come with it mean you can use it for a lot more than the cheaper alternatives.

Evening all, I was speaking to a chap a while back and he showed me a big heavy old chisel that he had and used as a roughing gouge (roughly 30” long with a 2” wide end). I have been on the look out for one myself as it seemed like a good idea but have so far been unable to find anything...

Ha, thanks. I think I’ll give it a once over and make sure everything is tightened up. I can hear the hum but there’s also a bit of vibration.

Evening all, I’ve just picked up an HC260(k) which looks pretty much brand new. The fuse was blown but that was an easy fix. I’m after views on how noisy I should expect it to be when running but before feeding any wood. It seems to have a bit of vibration but I don’t know if it’s something...

Are there any reviews of the saw kicking about? I’ve seen other posts on the tracks and that it’s on offer again but just wondered if the saw is worth getting or whether it’s worth spending a bit more and getting one from the bigger brands.

Thanks for all the quick responses! The bar and chain were dedicated milling ones, brand new Stihl ripping chain and a new bar on a Grandberg mill. We found that when tensioning the chain, it was almost impossible to get it tight using the screwdriver in the normal tensioner. It felt as though...

Not sure if anyone on here will have any expertise in this matter but worth a shot... I’ve got 3 big oak logs (roughly 7ft long by 3ft wide) which I want to mill down into 2-3” boards. First question is about sealing the ends, so far I’ve used pva which seems to be a reasonable idea but there...

I was doing the same about a year ago and trying to find a new pulley to fit a single phase motor that had been supplied with it. I ended up finding a company on eBay (will try and find the name) who sold a large variety of different pulleys that they obviously milled themselves. I contacted...

Another vote for the titebond, think it’s the 3 that comes with a green label and is weatherproof.

Have just had a read through all of this and am just doing this to a similarly vintage no.6 having done a no.4. Great advice so thanks!

Quick note of thanks. I found this when looking for advice after being given a Stanley no.4 and no.6 plane that had sat rusting on a shelf for years. They’ve come up almost as good as new.

Good luck. Just make sure regardless of the saw that you have the right PPE.