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Anyone got any experience of using DXF files from Sketchup to generate G-code, or for use with 'Torchmate' plasma cutter software ? Any help much appreciated :)

Anyone got any experience of using DXF files from Sketchup to generate G-code, or for use with 'Torchmate' plasma cutter software ? Any help much appreciated :)

I recently bought a bench pillar drill (Model: WD13L) for my Dad from Axminster, the courier arrived with the item 2 days later, on un-boxing and assembly we discovered that the chuck guard was damaged, there are 2 little tabs with holes in that retain the springs that operate the spring action...

The sun is shining on you today after a long shadow :)

Maybe this one will pass the PC police test :D report buttons at the ready? Went to the local baths the other day had a sneaky pee at the deep end the attendant blew his whistle at me so hard I almost fell in :D

Can highly recommend http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/www_lidl_ ... il&id=3612 Dont have one-so cant recommend https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ding-belt/

For those that have been following the 'Build to Fail' thread about the 'Shed of Doom' (SOD) - you might also appreciate this :D http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21975

:D http://www.amazon.co.uk/Barrettine-Meth ... 4376-HPQUN

If not, then why not ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJx3M77gvF4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0FpgdzR56c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63gJAQm9fC0

Anyone know where to buy the hardware (barrel nuts) to make wooden clamps of the Jorgensen variety ?

Another tip for 'noobs' We've had the ruler trick-so why not ! :D I stumbled on this by chance while doing a little drawing with a protractor. One of the most common sharpening angles for hand tool blades is 25° (ish), If your a hand sharpener like me you only need a quick reference while...

A tip for 'noobs' and oldies :D The simplest solutions are often.....the simplest solutions The marking gauge is a simple ancient tool, while there are a number of 'refinements' out there-the basic model (pin) when used correctly will render the same end results as the more racier versions...

Well worth a bookmark, would be a good forum 'sticky' also ? :idea: http://www.blocklayer.com/Sitemap.aspx

:lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCpG3oxyGv4

Add your own-it helps to get things off your chest :D Why dont the 'big-sheds' sell Titebond I, II or III ? (hammer)

Bet thats pricey !! 8) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UmL7xZZSUk

http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/u ... etails.php

Anyone know where I can get these in the UK ? Its to replace the 'wedge on a string' I use in the summer months :D

I picked up an old secondary school woodwork bench for a mate last year and it had a metal disc with a hole in the centre mounted flush on the top of the bench -while browsing some youtube vids I saw it again, anyone know what its for ?, it can be seen on John Bullars bench in this vid...