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    Motorcycle Garages Only

    Hi Nice shop, have you photos of the mill & lathe please. jeff
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    The Machine Work Thread

    Hi This is a good site. http://www.hobby-machinist.com very friendly & lots of info, highly recommended. ps, the site is down at the moment :sad:
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    Imagineering Block!!

    Hi I like the Hobby Machinist http://www.hobby-machinist.com/forum.php?tabid=11
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    predicting metal deflection - guestimate

    Hi Looks like 20 steps top to bottom. 20 into 1.5" = 0.075" per step Try building the spriral staircase to see the squat down. Is there any play in the holes. How significant is the hole fit ?????? Can you drill out the holes by 1/32, build 5 steps to see the squat down, if not down to spec...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Hi Mike Nice :thumbup: :D How are the toolholders sitting on the rack, I would like to make a rack for my lathe, :thumbup: Any photos of the rack. Thank jeff
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    What brand Combination Wrenches grace your box?

    Originally Posted by rice rocket View Post Beta, Toptul, some Blue Points. What amateur made this poll? Hi This is for the USA only :bounce: I have Facom, Beta, Bedford, Britool, Snap-on, Toptul, Bluepoint, Halfords advanced pro, Teng, Bergen, Sealey. Spanners from all over not...
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    Bergen Tools - how you rate them?

    Hi I have 3 or 4 set of bits, hex, torx, long & std, good for the money, not had any snap on me or bend. Sockets 1/4 & 3/8 sd 6mm to 24mm 6 point, i use them when i may damage the socket, but have not yet. The quality is unreliable, some of the bit are not in line with the bit holder, but...
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    Motorcycle Garages Only

    Hi $9.60 a gallon in the UK. Its for free in the USA ????????:dunno:
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Hi from Lidl, not in the UK till the 23-6-14 have you got the PARKSIDE Electric Nailer / Stapler £17 going to get one next week.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Hi Thanks
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Hi cost of bike jack please
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    How to test Bosch batteries and battery charger

    "maybe I was going through some ultra-hard stuff and the driver bogged down" Hi I have a 18v bosch drill, & if used v/hard the drill or the battery gets to hot, the 1.3ah slim pack batteries are more prone to this & the battery or the drill stops working, it is to get a longer battery life out...
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    >>>>> UK Hot Tool Deals - Post Them Here! <<<<<

    Hi I got one last year, made like a tank, great worktop.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: The one i got was not as good, But i am going cut the bottom off, for a lower worktop, i have a bad back & like to sit to work. I only paid £125 for it, this one looks in better condition, good price.
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    When did bolt threads change?

    Hi what is the Dia & t.p.i (thread pitch ) we can then find the standard.
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    why can't I get my post plumb

    Hi Your gates & frame are OK. :thumbup: Your walls are way out, it will never look good. :mad: stop your O.C.D, or bend the frame to the walls. :rolleyes2 1/4" on a frame for a gate is OK, if it was spot on, it still would not look good. Sorry but just live with it. :headscrat ps...
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    >>>>> UK Hot Tool Deals - Post Them Here! <<<<<

    Hi I am looking for whitworth britool spanners. jeff
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    What are the best CHEAP tools?

    Hi Can you brake the job down, into one set of tools for a set job, then make a tool box for that job. Put your tools away in the same toolboxs each night, and anything missing will be easier to see. Any tool missing have to be paid for. It helps the men to look after the tool. They only have...
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    >>>>> UK Hot Tool Deals - Post Them Here! <<<<<

    Hi Go for Chrome Molybdenum steel sockets & extensions if you can. Chrome Vanadium steel is not as good.
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    Motorcycle Garages Only

    Hi What did you do to the Triumph Thruxton. Looks great. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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    >>>>> UK Hot Tool Deals - Post Them Here! <<<<<

    Hi went in today all gone :sad::sad::sad:
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