... mentioned anywhere? regards, Martin. posted: 14 May 2008 19:34 from: Martin Wynne I wrote: So I've ordered one too! And it arrived at 9am this morning. That's excellent service from Screwfix -- free next day early morning delivery. It turns out not to be the one illustrated on the Screwfix web site, but is in fact identical to the £76 Axminster model illustrated earlier: 400071_xl.jpg I have just unpacked it out in the sunshine, and this is what came out of the box: sander1.jpg That's a 12" plastic ruler propped on it, to give an indication of size. It's certainly a solid lump, and is easily man enough for what we want, and lots of baseboard and diy jobs too. The table is an aluminium casting, and has had the surface machined. The support bracket is also a robust casting. The slider is metal and a surprisingly good fit without significant play. However the fences are all plastic and a bit flimsy. An M5 nut appears to have gone missing, but ...

... dips down slightly below the wing rails. This allows for the coning angle on the wheels as they run off the wing rail onto the nose, producing smoother running. But don't overdo it. N.B. Wear a mask while sanding and wash hands afterwards. The sandings will contain lead from the solder. Stick Elastoplast or tape on the ends of your fingers beforehand to protect them if they catch on the sanding disc. Far East-quality disc sanders are available at lowish cost and very useful for many other workshop jobs: sander1.jpg Hope this helps. p.s. last week I noticed disc sanders currently on offer in Lidl at £29. cheers, Martin. posted: 16 Feb 2018 22:11 from: Rob Manchester Thanks Martin. Rob Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Templot postings on Forums about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members ...