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I just finished my shed/garage, best thing I've ever done. I would advise you to do as much of it yourself as you can, then you'll know every block, pipe and wire. You'll save a fortune and the self satisfaction is priceless. Good luck.

Thanks for your advice, knowledge and a little trip down memory lane.

Thanks. You're right, I should pay for the right oil, it's cheaper than a gearbox.

Thanks. You're right, I should pay for the right oil, cheaper than a gearbox.

Thanks for getting to me so quickly. The 20/50 oil is very thick, for old engines that don't get very hot. The Seagull people say not to use grease as this will stick to the case and not the gears,therefore leaving the gears full of water.

I have an old 1976 Seagull outboard engine which needs 140 grade gearbox oil. The gearbox gets filled with a little water, emulsifies and goes to sludge, which is fine, that's just how they all work. Every 10 hrs of use, you top it up and it runs lovely. 140 grade gearbox oil is £15/litre, I...

It works. Thankyou for all your help. I posted a reply at the bottom. Many thanks,Paul.

Thanks to everyone for all your help. I turned the cage the right way up as it was in the video and pictures you all sent me. It took less than 5 minutes. I got some big coach bolts washers and nylon nuts, bolted it down good and tight. It works brilliant and I can't see me ever having a problem...

First job in the morning. Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Paul.

Spot on. The cage goes into the body of the vice, mine is protruding. I'll turn it the other way up, that seems to be the answer, I feel a bit of a nugget putting it in upside down, but after getting all this help, I'm a happy nugget. Many thanks,Paul.

I think you've hit the nail on the head. I have the cage in upside down. I'll fix it in the morning. Feeling confident. Many thanks,Paul.

I think you're right about the cage being upside down. I watched that inspiring and very helpful video you sent. I definitely have the cage upside down. Looking forward to fixing it in the morning. Thankyou so much for your help. You've made my day. I'll let you know if it works. Feeling...

No, it wasn't working right to start with. Thanks.

I recently bought a Record 84 metalwork vice, took it apart, cleaned it up and put it back together. The little lever that you push, which allows the outer jaw to slide back and forth, slips and spins. With the vice upside down I can see the piece (of metal of similar size and shape to a ruler)...

Use it or lose it. Strengthen the muscles in your back that keep the vertebrae in place.