darrenking
darrenking
@darrenking
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Last seen: Mar 13, 2025
Topics: 62 / Replies: 893
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RE: Airbrush kit

Yes, they can be very loud, especially at the budget end of the range. You can get compressors that are barely audible but they cost a fair amount of ...

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

Hi Jon, it is always a difficult path to navigate between what is ultimately desirable and what is possible in relation to the most economic use of ...

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

Hi @jonhodgson Thank you for your comments. You can either screw it directly to you bench or to a base board which can then be clamped to your wor...

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

Hi Boo, no problem and I meant to respond. It’s just been a busy weekend, I’ve had sorts of odd people drop in!!😂😂😂

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

That said, it is easier to add a riser layer to the bed of the jig to bring thin material closer to the cutter than it is to raise the height of the r...

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

So should I go for a compromise of 55mm as standard to accommodate neck blanks?

4 years ago
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RE: Machine Wax

I have a spray finisher and powder coated in the unit next to me and they have problems if the car repair company, 50m away, is having a day of heavy ...

4 years ago
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RE: Machine Wax

Hi Matt, I doubt it. The air flow on bandsaw extraction generally happens below the table and they are so far from being sealed systems, if anything, ...

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

This is a great cutter and I love Wealden products, and I think they offer the best value for money of any UK brand. My only concern is that this is q...

4 years ago
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RE: Machine Wax

If you are finding that the beds are getting a bit ‘grippy’ then one option is to give them a very fine sanding and polish or you could also try just ...

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

OK, I’ll increase it to 60mm and if anyone finds that this it too high then they can always trim the rails down a little bit themselves. Sound like a ...

4 years ago
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RE: Flattening Jig

Hadn’t thought about neck blanks. I could add about 80mm to the length without it too much of an issue and there is nothing to stop a narrow blank bei...

4 years ago
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RE: Part 2 now sorted

And I need to get that image out of my head!! 🤣 🤣 🤣 Ok, here we go. There may be a couple of minor changes for the production version but here is t...

4 years ago
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RE: Part 2 now sorted

Now that would be telling!! Hope to update you tomorrow. Darren

4 years ago
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RE: Part 2 now sorted

Just a couple of teasers! Darren

4 years ago
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too.

Hi Russ, For my money the DeWalt Extreme bits are very good value but can be a little bit ‘grabby’ in the larger diameters (10mm+) especially in sof...

4 years ago
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RE: Sawing frets the lazy way

Eh, yeah! I’ve spent about £340 on parts, stock and custom made, so far and I still don’t have everything I need. If I ever finish my power fret slot ...

4 years ago
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RE: Sawing frets the lazy way

Hi Tej, It might be more complicated than you think to adapt a table saw for fret slotting. The fret slotting blades are usually much smaller diamet...

4 years ago
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RE: Sawing frets the lazy way

They certainly supply me, and therefore, GMUK

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