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An update - I ordered a new speed controller from UK, plus some brushes and brush caps (Plug for Attention Required! | Cloudflare ). Parts were $135 incl freight and around 2 1/2 weeks...

Thanks for that, I will place the order tomorrow. I think the brushes have plenty of meat left, but will order a set anyway

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I have a Triton router, and while using it a couple of days ago, it seemed like the switch was acting up, starting when it felt like it etc. It also had a bit of a judder/surge issue...

Thanks, that is what I suspected. I found an old thread after posting this.
Cheers, Paul

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I have an Abbot and Ashby 200mm bench grinder, and am looking at fitting a spindle to use a cloth polishing wheel. Can I use the tapered spindle to secure the grinding wheel in place, or...

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I am after some spares for a S/H Makita 2708 tablesaw I purchased, specifically the blade guard and riving knife. Can anyone suggest where I can get one here in Australia? Given it needs a...

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I recently bought the subject lathe, and am looking for a spare part for the speed change mechanism. I think there is a pin and spring missing that lets the lever lock in the required...

My thought was late 70s but I could be wayyyyy off

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can someone tell me when the colour code for 240V mains appliance cable changed from red/black/green to brown/blue/green & yellow? Reason is I was changing the cable on an old makita...

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I am in the market for an SCMS, and had not even considered the Swarts. I had been looking at the Makita 1018 and Metabo around the 450 mark but this unit threw a spanner in my...

Thanks for that Mick, your thoughts are appreciated. The swartz is an impressive looking unit, plus it has a larger cut and the saw rails benefit. The only issue I have is with belt...

Hi All, I am looking at purchasing a dropsaw to work on various projects around the place and have settled on two choices, being the Makita ...

I've had the Honda multi system with brushcutter http://powerequipment.honda.com.au/VersaTool_Range and pole pruner for two years, great piece of kit, but a touch heavy when using extension pole....

At $199. its probably worth getting another battery. Maybe $100 for a 3AH? That way, one on the charger all the time, one on each bit of kit. Plus, Amazon US have deals on Dewalt tools sometimes. I...

AGree with Poppa entirely re impact driver - second best tool I have besides the cordless drill. I have old Hitachi stuff and I have given it a pasting. Next cordless tools I get will depend on range...

Thanks all for the replies, I am glad I asked the silly question because I now know you cant nail into brick very well. It was worthwhile bouncing the thought off those more knowledgeable than me...

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I should start by saying I have absolutely NO experience with these items, but I am a bit careless with a hammer........
We are replacing all of the skirting boards and architraves in our...

Yep, can relate to that about Australian built stuff. I have a Wolseley 24/80, with motor designed and built here at Zetland. It has Whit, UNF, and UNC in various places and I am getting very adept...

I must admit, I like the idea of the "Like this post" and "Thanks for this post" buttons. Its a simple way to pay basic courtesies and I might suggest it on a couple of other forums I belong to...

Very well put Paul/Bushmiller. A lot of thought and consideration went into that post.

Interesting, I also work in a warehouse where we repair and store medical equipment. I can see similar happening here, and I will fight it because once you lose capability you never get it back.

I...

Oh Bugger, only saw this after I had tea, which included onion rings from the local takeaway :oo:

Hi Dave,
Like a lot of the other blokes and blokesse's on here I dont know you from Adam. What comes across from this thread is a picture of a man who is caring, and just a generally decent human...

Ok, have only just come across this topic and will stick my 2 bobs worth in. On another forum relating to British cars, I asked why cars with generators used positive earth, and one thought was it...

Very nice looking beast, hope it sounds as good as it looks :)
What was the wiring issue? How are they switched, Neck-both-Bridge or is it tricked up with coil splits?

Paul

Seems a bit quicker in my part of the world this morning.

Touche' Neil, I will remember that reply for future use:)

On one of my facebook groups they ask us to be polite when correcting others, and hopefully this gentleman wont take offence, but I found this spelling mistake too funny not to point out.

"ubeaut...

Hi Mike,

This is something I threw together from odds and sods laying around
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Two bolts for thick and thin solder, plus another for solder wick. It is copper braid impregnated with...

Yeah, valid point. A nice hot iron, quickly done will reduce heat damage.

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with soldering, make sure everything is clean, including your soldering iron tip. Tin the wires before soldering, try not to use to much heat.

A video of the finished product incl sound...

Thanks for the input Bob, I hadnt thought of some of those issues. Yep, wire wheels it was :)
I may end up with a second grinder or change wheels depending on task.
** Edit - should say I will only...

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I have an A & A 8 inch bench grinder, and I want to improve its versatility. I have a grinding wheel on one (Left) end and a linisher/sanding disc on the other. My questions are:
Are...

Hi Eugene, welcome from a fellow newbie.
I read with interest that you have studied trees, but as someone who is into old music I would be interested to know whether any of your colleagues or...

Yep, we are saving the pennies for that accessory, it looks very useful.

Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated.

Al, I will try and get a video or take some sequential photos of it in use, also with the business end at the cams to show one of the tests we perform.....

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I posted some piccies in the "welcome to the forum/introduce yourself" thread about my partners sport and a bow drawboard I made. I notice some other archers on here, and my partner and her...

Well, this is one example of something I built, involved some woodwork, and a hell of a lot of thought. Its an archery drawboard, made using a surplus office desk, with two planks running lengthways...

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I am Paul, and I do the occasional odds and sods with wood, but nothing to flash or precise. I guess I am on here to learn how to do things and get a few good ideas.

I am into old cars...