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Hi Rocky and Johnw2 I checked the the switch and plug in all directions ,it looked OK If I check the resistance on the capacitor as suggested by John W2 I presume this would be done live,If the machine trips on start up this would be difficult. Cheers Ian

The main breaker in my workshop trips and the main breaker in the fuse box before that also trips I think thats three phase 100 amp box Cheers Ian

I am trying to sort out a problem on the machine It keeps tripping the main fuse on start up ,I was advised to check the cap by the seller Axminster. Cheers Ian

Yes you are right about the use of the cap,it of a surface planer. my multi metre has 20 uF position is that any use .? Cheers Ian

can I test a capacitor ; 300 MFD 125 VAC with a multi metre? Cheers Ian

The trick with oil finish is to keep applying the coats,the first few coats still leave the wood and the finish quite vulnerable especially round the sink,about 6 thin coats will start to you somewhere, snot off with wire wool between coats. Cheers Ian

Your local joinery shop will make that up Cheers Ian

Interesting cutter with a chamfer bearing. I wonder how much that will cost and you will have to change the bearing to complete the moulding. A 1/2"cutter does leave a really small quirk that is soon sanded off. The full bullnose cutters can only work with a fence on the router that can be a...

Just use a 1/2" rounding over cutter with a standard bearing. Cheers Ian

For 3/4" MDF use a 3/8"rounding over cutter with bearing guide ,top and bottom Cheers Ian

A few thoughts If you make the ledges thicker than the braces there is no chamfer problem. If you make them all the same thickness and run round with a chamfer bit in a router that works. Glue all the plank edges together and you don't need braces. When I first started out we used nails for...

Hi Guys I took the ELU to bits today The brushes were right down to the quick. Anybody know where to get parts for an Elu mitre saw. TYPE PS 174 Cheers Ian

All timber joints

Wood hardener works well,but its no substitute for timber in a structural situation Cheers Ian

only the planer trips the fuse Cheers Ian

Hi Ive put a electrical problem on Tools and materials It could be a job for a sparky Cheers Ian

The best I can say is take rotten wood out and put back in good wood. ,an old carriage could have ash frames thats not a great wood for durability probably your best bet is replace with tanalised timber . Primer and mastic joints and any mating surfaces. Ply wood Don't waste money on marine...

Hi again not having much luck with gear this week, My ELU chop saw has just packed up. It came on for one nano second then packed up I check the fuse so far but no joy Any clues Cheers Ian

Hi Dave hows it going? motor spec;240 V current 5 A H P 1 RPM 4500 The motor is quite big 6 1/4" Dia The main RCCB in the workshop trips, 80 AMP Tripping current 30mA The main breaker further back down the line also trips; RCCB 100 A 300 mA 18R 100/300/4 Cheers Ian

I find the sagulator web site useful for working out the right thickness