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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 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...

Does anyone use a Potts Drill sharpening jig? I am interested in building one but would like to hear how actual users get on with it first. Thanks.

Can any one recommend a method for machining the profile of gland covers etc similar in shape to the attached picture. I struggle to get them symmetrical, particularly the smaller ones. I have tried milling the straight edges to scribed lines and finishing off with a file but I don't find it...

The years of using a hacksaw are beginning to take their toll and I am now suffering from tennis elbow so need to give it a rest. I already have a powered hacksaw but I was thinking of something like a scroll saw to cut the more intricate shapes but not sure how good they are for cutting metal...

Does any one have any experience of these (new to me) DRO sets with remote head: http://rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/DIGITAL_SCALES___READOUTS.html The link shows examples but they are available from several suppliers. The two axis head on its own can be bought for about £50.00 in the UK which is...

For what its worth, I had one of the lathe/mill combination machines. Although it seemed like a good idea with my limited space, it never really worked. The one I had was a compromise to both the lathe and the mill. To convert to milling there was the hassle of removing the tool post and cross...

Hi I have a M&W model 944 -Not sure which model you have but I suspect they are all similar in construction. First remove the large scale knurled locking screw and then the small countersunk screw in the rectangular part that has the bevel locking screw. - no need to remove the bevel locking...

Has any one tried one of these drill sharpeners? It has the advantage that it is self contained and not an attachment to a grinding wheel but is it any good? With built in 250v motor and a cost of about £20.00 in the UK it is cheap but is it good value...

When electric screwdrivers appeared I couldn’t see the point but after I got one I wouldn’t be without one. On the lathe the two things I didn’t know I needed until I got them are: • the quick change toolpost – I now (almost) always use the proper tool rather than make do with what was last in...

Can someone help me to understand what is going on here:- I have an X2 mill with DROs and when I tried to drill using either of the following methods the hole was consistently to the right of the mark each time by about 0.2mm 1. A centre finder (wobbler) to locate a scribed mark 2. Edge...

I have only been a member of this forum for a short time but I would like to say that it has restored my confidence in contributing and asking questions in a forum. I am impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable responses and no one is "put down" if the question or response seems obvious. The...

I am considering an ER collet system for my X2 with 3MT spindle and any advice would be welcome. I already have an auto locking chuck for threaded cutters but now want a bit more versatility and would prefer not to have to change chucks so offten when drilling and using plain shank cutters...