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by woolyhead
Sat Apr 04, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Doesn Anyone Know what These Are - Possibly Taps for Thread Cutting?
Replies: 4
Views: 2763

Re: Doesn Anyone Know what These Are - Possibly Taps for Thread Cutting?

They were ofter referred to as "easy outs" but as stated above it wasn't always easy to remove the stud. They are left hand taper-taps. Always use the biggest size that goes in comfortably and don't drill the biggest possible hole in the stud even if it is done without drilling away its th...
by woolyhead
Sat Apr 04, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Drill chuck removal
Replies: 2
Views: 6512

Re: Drill chuck removal

Another possibility is to measure the size of the chuck opening and buy a hexagon bar (Allen key) of the same size or minutely smaller. Berrer still take the drill to the toolstore to make certain the wrench fits
by woolyhead
Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Drill chuck removal
Replies: 2
Views: 6512

Re: Drill chuck removal

Try WD 40 on the chuck's mounting threads and leave it to soak in overnight. If still stubborn, heat base of the chuck next to the threaded part with a propane torch and try the wrench again while the chuck is still hot. How did you lock the drill shaft while you were doing this, by the way? There i...
by woolyhead
Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: battery charging
Replies: 1
Views: 3158

Re: battery charging

NiCad cells should be charged to 1.35 volts per cell. A 20 volt battery would therefore contain 15 cells. The cells should not be allowed to discharge to below 1 volt per cell, ie 15 volts overall. Charging should ideally be carried out at a constant current if you want to get the maximum charge int...
by woolyhead
Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Epoxy Resin Adhesives as an Alternative to Araldite or Hard & Fast
Replies: 2
Views: 8107

Re: Epoxy Resin Adhesives as an Alternative to Araldite or Hard & Fast

For a selection of different epoxy adhesives try UKMS Adhesives. They have adhesives for virtually every job. Some of them only come in 400 ml packs however, but try them and see. There is a hybrid superglue / epoxy available on the market too. It's called System Eleven six pack and looks promising....
by woolyhead
Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Plastic Mouding of a Belt Sander Tool - Need Some 3M Structural Adhesive and Superglue or Epoxy, Where can I get Some?
Replies: 1
Views: 2798

Plastic Mouding of a Belt Sander Tool - Need Some 3M Structural Adhesive and Superglue or Epoxy, Where can I get Some?

Hello everyone. Could anyone tell me where to buy a small quantity if 3M structural adhesive 7271 and whether it will stick to the glass reinforced plastic casing of a hand operated power tool. I also want to buy some System Eleven six packs of superglue/epoxy for the same purpose. Are these really ...
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