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    Danish Oil Finish

    I'm using Hamsphire Sheen and am trying to achieve a Satin finish. However, 3 coats later and it is still very Matt, the result you'd expect from applying something like a Chestnut Products Lemon Oil. I suspect the issue might be that I am wiping too much off? but I am really trying to avoid...
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    Dehumidifiers

    I currently own the Meaco DD8L, which has the following specs: Room Conditions Maximum Water Extraction Wattage 20°C and 60%rh - fan speed 1 3.5 litres per day 330 watts 20°C and 60%rh - fan speed 2 and laundry mode 7.5 litres per day 650 watts However, their newer 12l Arete One model...
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    Thoughts on billing

    I'd like peoples thoughts on this, both trade and customer. You pay a plumbing company to fit a product. You don't specify the brand or model of the product, you just let them know that you want them to fit a product that provides the functionality you want, and let them choose an appropriate...
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    Jointing Compounds

    Anyone here used jointing compounds? along the lines of this Sika FastFix Jointing Compound Stone 15kg - Screwfix How has it held up 12+ months later?
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    Permanent thread lock

    I need to permanently lock a nut to some M8 thread. There isn't enough room to weld it. Out of Loctite 263 or JB weld (or something else?), which is going to give me the strongest connection? I'll be using it on a motor shaft, that will rotate in both directions.
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    Another drilling operation question

    I appreciate this can be done on the drill press, ..but lets say you needed it done on the lathe, in my case, a wood lathe. I wanted to drill a side hole at the end of this aluminium round bar. However, positioning in the chuck as shown below results in the piece moving/pivoting as pressure is...
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    Round HSS cutters

    I know these can be bought from Robert Sorby, but at £15, they're way over priced for such a small amount of HSS. Robert Sorby Midi Round Cutter Hss - Rs130c from Westcountry Machinery 4 Wood I wanted to get a few so I can sharpen in batches. Im looking for something around 16mm. Simon hope...
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    Cutting tang for HSS blanks

    I bought some HSS blanks to make my own scrapers. But one thing I hadn't considered would be just how difficult (slow) it would be to cut the tangs. The blanks are rectangular shaped, about 6mm thick and 15mm to 30mm wide. So need to remove a fair bit of material to form a thinner tang. I've...
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    top slide / compound slide

    I've been using my wood lathe to perform some very rough metal turning operations you would usually associate with a metal lathe. I've been doing this by using a cheap XY table with a cheap quick change tool post. Whilst this is probably laughable for most of you, it's done what I have wanted of...
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    Warco Variable Speed Drill Press

    Does anyone have one of these? can't find any reviews for it anywhere. It seems to be one of the few variable speed drill presses you can buy (other than the Nova electric variable speed offerings) I would be using it 50/50 for wood work and metal work. The variable speed option is a must...
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    Successful drilling

    So, lets say you're wanting to drill a 13mm hole into 20mm thick Bright mild steel on a bench top drill press. My approach for this has generally been : - Centre punch a mark to guide the drill - Have the piece clamped in a vice, but have the vice loose on the table so it can find it's place...
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    RDG Tools and Vevor Tools

    I've noticed that both these companies sell what looks like the same product, but with a very different price tag. https://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/COMPOUND-MILLING-TABLE-185-X-150-10997.html#SID=88#SID=88...
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    Which type of bearing to use?

    I'm wanting to make an "articulated" arm type thing (although it will only rotate in one plane). As shown in the image below, the grey bars will be 3030 aluminium extrusion, and there will be an M8 bolt going through the 3 pieces as shown by the black line. The grey pieces on either end should...
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    Wall mounted Extractors (Axminster AP50E vs RP Camvac)

    I'm looking at these two models : https://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/150l-2000w-compact-wall-mounted-extractor-4-inlet#.Y-jx1nanz-g vs https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-professional-ap50e-dust-extractor-230v-107631 They work in completely different ways. The Camvac will suck the bag...
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    Flat bottom hole

    I want to drill a flat bottomed hole to accept a 608-2RS bearing, and then also a through hole for the 8mm center. So 22mm OD, and 8mm ID. The flat bottomed hole would need to be about 7mm deep. How would you do this with bright mild steel and only a floor standing drill press? I'm assuming...
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    Replacement Carbide cutters/tips

    I like to use flat carbide cutters for some hollowing operations. Whilst the cupped carbide do cut faster, I like the fact that you can easily touch up the flat ones on a diamond stone. My question is. What do you think the difference would be in : 1x of these at £20 Crown Carbide Pro...
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    Vaccum pump

    I've got one of the cheap Amazon vacuum pumps, 0.8pa, 3 CFM. It works great, and gets a vacuum of at least -29inHg, which secures pieces to my wood turning vacuum chuck just great. However ... when the piece has tiny air gaps in the grain, a good suction cannot be formed, and I only get about...
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    Anyone had a new oil boiler installed recently?

    I'm looking to upgrade mine as its 15+ years old, and often has issues. It's a comb. I'm in a 2 bedroom bungalow, and mine is installed in the garage. What did you pay?
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    Spin Dryers

    Anyone got one? Are they as good as they appear in the reviews? I.e extracting 90% of the water to then dry much quicker. I live in a small flat with just enough room for a washing machine. In the winter I do my drying in a small room with a dehumidifier, which works really well. But there are...
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    Vaccum pump filter?

    I've been doing some experimenting recently with wood stabilising. Making my own wood hardener from acetone and plexiglass. I now want to experiment with using a vaccum to draw it into the timber. However, I'm guessing that the acetone fumes will not be good for the pump and will damage the...
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