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I have a similar machine and would not entertain using it without the lower guard, fingers are not easily replaced. I'm sure a search on the net will come up with spare parts for the RAS. Regards John

Mr Muscle oven cleaner works a treat on saw blades. router bits etc. John

Try these people. I have used them recently and found them very helpful with good service to boot John www.optimumbrasses.co.uk

Have used Wealdon just recently. Good service and reasonable prices. John

Roger We have the tool to make the buttons. If this helpful please pm me and we can sort somthing out. Also SWMBO has a number of books relating to "deep buttoning" that she is willing to copy and send to you if this would be useful. Enjoy your hols John

Bob pm sent John

Bob I have used Crest leather at www.crestleather.com on a number of occasions for just the job you mentioned. Found them really helpful with advice on the type of leather to use. They have a particular leather called Dollaro which we have used on both drop in seats and overstuffed and the...

+1 for the Hosker book. John

I have been trying my hand at using a hand scraper. I am in the process of finishing the top and doors to an American White Oak cabinet and thought I would have a go at scraping to a finish. In the past I would have used a sander and suffered the noise, but this way is quieter which means I...

I have been involved with Craft Fairs for the last 6 years and have given. On many occasions I have come away having not covered the cost of the table and materials. I don't want to put the dampers on your enterprise but be aware that after 6 years I have come to the conclusion that "Joe...

Not sure that one worked. Try again. If this does not work, help please. John

Setch Hope this works. I think I used the wrong link in Flickr. John

Setch, PM sent with snaps. John

My latest job is the restoration of a Victorian chiffonier. The key to the cupboard door is missing, could I replace it. No problem there but when I removed the lock from the door the latch ( the bit that comes out when you turn the key!!) is missing. As the lock has VR (Victoria Regina)...

Thick wallpaper paste. That's what I use when replacing leather skivers on desks/bureau. John

Jon I did a four week course with Chris Arnold about 6 years ago and found it a very worthwhile four weeks. He has, at most, 3 students and will cover all that you need to know to get you started. I have on occasions been stuck on a particular aspect of restoration and a quick 'phone call to...

Where is Alderbury? I live in Streatley Bedfordshire. I have the equipment to cut mountboards but the postage may make the job not worth while.

I use 400/600 wet and dry "wet" using my hand and not a sanding block,when flattening off. I slso agree with Matt it sounds as oif your polish is too thick. John

I too had problems with "streaks" using ready made shellac polish. I changed to making my own using "buttons" and meths but using a less concentrated solution. I did a Google search and found the norm is a "1lb mix", that is 1lb of shellac to 1 gallon of meths (?). I made up a small amount of...

J Shiner & Sons Ltd, East Sussex do brass wood screws and plenty more. John