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I need an impact wrench so was going to just get the Ryobi one to go with my set but its expensive and my one series batteries are way past their best. Makita do one, think its a TW100d but at around £150 with two batteries I thought I'd get the 10.8v drill driver combo set with two bats for...

Took a trip up to Mike Dempsey's (acewoodturner) workshop yesterday. Made a little video of it here. Thanks again Mike.

Picked up a bathroom fan with some others items at a auction. It's in as new condition apart from the wire which had had its white shroud stripped down most of the wire exiting the cable. Just needs a new cable wiring in but it's a double live single neutral cable that I can't find anywhere. Is...

I have a route log in problem which is difficuilt to explain so I've made a temp video on youtube here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OET8_D_utzM Any advice? Appologies for he crappy quality Thanks

I've been restoring an old radio and in testing the voltage of an internal bulb I appear to have blown the fuse. Not a problem you might think but it's a 20mm by 5mm (standard) but its only 35mA and I can't find that size anywhere. Any ideas?

So yesterday after running for about 10 minutes there was an almightily flash and a bang from my extractor tripping the MCB. After resetting, one of the two motors is now not running. On dismantling I found that the capacitor rather than the motor was to blame having exploded in the upper...

Hello again. Got all the system up and running but am having a problem with Outlook 2010. Emails keep disappearing. They appear in my inbox then disappear within a few minutes. The net seems to suggest I have a viewing filter on and tells you to check it which I've done but no where is there an...

Ok got the new computer built and have plugged it into my 23" monitor and the pictures great but there's a black boarder all the way around the screen. The scale is correct it just doesn't go to the edge of the screen. Have updated the driver and set the resolution on max to no avail. Any ideas??

Need a new case then. Looking for as small as possible while taking a full size ATX motherboard. My old Dells case was amazing. Really thick steel. Quick release side panel. Quick release cd and hard drives. Massive fan that ran slow so was quiet. The ones down the local computer shop look and...

I've bought a new monitor for a relatively only base unit. It's an LG M2380, a 23inch wide screen tv/monitor. The problem in that the picture is terrible on the computer. It's really blurred. I've installed the correct driver and googled for help which reckoned that I should be selecting a...

If any one wants a bargain compressor there's one on the model engineers web site here. Its a Bambi so is a silent one like the one I have. They cost a fortune but the guys asking for only £120. If I didn't have one already I'd have his hand off.

I've finally bought one of these after talking about it for 18 months. It's used but in great condition. It came with a 40 grit loading on it which while removing material quickly is a little aggressive for my oak stock. What grit paper do other owners recommend?

Dear all, this year I'm taking part in Movember which for those that don't know is an annual charity event for prostate cancer. Having lost my grandfather a few year ago to the very same condition this is a cause I can directly relate to. Why Movember? Well a Mo is short for moustache and the...

Hi all, I'm in the middle of a book case project and need some shelf pins. There are lots around but my sister kitchen has pins that are chrome/chrome effect metal pins that fit into a metal sleeve in the carcass. I like this feature as the veneered mdf would be much less likely to get chipped...

I was resawing some oak today and I didn't notice this hole till I was pretty much finished the cut. Here's a finger to give you an idea of size. Initially I though it must be a nail hole from something pinned to the tree but when I opered the boards I found this. This bug is very...

So it's starting to get colder already up in Scotland and the garage it unusably cold in the winter. It's been exclusively been used as a workshop for 5 years now so I think it's time to bite the bullet and convert it properly but how? It's a single walled brick double garage attached to the...

I have a couple of record (or at least record style) 36 inch T bar clamps getting in the way and on my nerves. Free to pick up by any local forum member near Dunfermline. Just send me a PM. Cheers

Sorry I know this is the wrong section to ask this but I need an answer quickly and the finishing section can take a while to get a reply. I'm nearing the end if a much delayed project and wanted to go for a spray finish. I have Genetal Finishes wipe on poly but was told by the importer and...

Having used Osmo pretty much exclusively for two years now I have a project that really needs something that offers a bit more protection. Arm a Seal is the way I want to go but I have a few questions. Firstly I'd like to apply a sanding sealer first mainly as this will show up any areas I...

Need a quater inch collet for the 1400. I have one for the T11. The Trend collets come out of their tightening nut easily but the festool one seems nigh on impossible to remove without damaging it. Does anyone know if the. Screw threads on the retaining nut are compatable or will I have to fork...