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Beware! I clicked on the 'pictures' link on the first post and a pop-up came up demanding money and there was a countdown type ticking sound. I switched off straight away so didn't get all the details. Fortunately all ok on a restart. John S

I'd like to put a vote in for the 'handy little gadget' Although I use the split nut method, sometimes the only available nut is smaller or the same size as the screw head, then the thread is not held tightly in the chuck. Thanks for the idea

In my(UK) book on Metalwork Technology by G.H. Thomas, he uses the terms 'Taper tap, Second tap or Intermediate tap and Bottoming tap or Plug tap' to describe the three types of tap just as you say. Personally I have always known them as taper, second and plug. Hope that helps.

I mostly use DTIs for alignment rather than measurement so the scale doesn't really matter. Two nice examples - enjoy!

I can recommend the following book: Electrical Motors in the Home Workshop by Jim Cox ISBN 978 185486 133 7 It covers using and recycling of all sorts of motors including the type that you have. Only costs about £7.00 in the UK Regards

Herbiev Just to clarify the types of solder to avoid confusion over soft and hard solders: 1. Soft solder, this is the stuff used in electronics and in plumbing. Different compositions are available and can be melted with a soldering iron but in plumbing and some model engineering work a torch...

Brian Take a look at the following free download from UK Health & Safety Executive. I think it will tell you all you need to know and illustrate things like the correct use of paper washers (blotters), mounting and how to do a ring test etc...

Up dated? collection of data configured for printing both sides of A5 for the workshop.

Up dated? collection of data configured for printing both sides of A5 for the workshop.

Printed circuit layout for a ring light

Printed circuit layout for a ring light

I had a similar problem with my X2 and it was the potentiometer. When I replaced it I took the opportunity to fit a separate switch. Now I can switch off quickly and return to the preset speed when I switch back on. Regards

I got one of ebay too and the anvils are not parallel on mine as well. Because of this it is not that repeatable but with a bit of re-engineering it should improve. Can't grumble at the price (£5.50) and only want it for a quick check of bar stock and drills etc. If any one is expecting to...

I have some small brushes (like miniature bottle brushes) for cleaning between teeth. They are available in various sizes from the chemist (drug store). I suspect they would be useful for this, and come to think of it, many other uses in engineering.

Bob I made the simpler version of Harold Halls grinding table and the drill sharpening attachment. They both work well but maybe worth pointing out that the drill jig sharpens them to the four facet configuration. This is good for many drilling operations but not all and I found I could not use...

Thanks for the replies - just got to decide which make model now.

I am looking for a reasonably priced bench mounted belt sander. The belt/disc sanders that can be used with the belt section horizontal or vertical look ok for what I want and are the right sort of price but nearly all of the descriptions state that they are suitable for woodworking, plastics or...

In a recent thread about an optical tachometer it was rightly mentioned that fluorescent (strip) lighting might cause a problem with the calibration. It is also worth a reminder that fluorescent lighting on its own is perhaps not a good idea in the workshop as it can present a danger and/or...

Owen From the web site that looks like a good design but I note that it is a 4 facet type. I already have a jig for 4 facet grinding that works well but I suspect yours is easier to use looking at the illustration. 4 facet drills are great but not for everything, hence my quest for a good...

Well Thanks for the last two posts in particular and now I still have a decision to make - Build a Potts from the Hemingway kit or buy a Drill Doctor. I had almost dismissed the Drill Doctor but comments about more recent models seem much better than those of the older ones. Taking time and...