Yeah my neighbour has one of these currently, I borrowed it and he said the same regarding how much the belts were. Gave it back after a few weeks with 2x 3 packs of new belts that I ordered as a thank you for less than £35 for the lot. Also knowing that the belts are of a slightly weird size (50x1020) it's cheaper to make your own belts which I did for the time that I used it which is a really easy process and soooooo cheap to do. The company doesn't make ANY of their own power tools anymore, all Chinese made (doesn't mean they're rubbish, just mis-leading).

Good to see you back in the workshop Neil. That was a very well thought out and sturdy upgrade. Cheers, Jon

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

Well thought out and study! He'll Jon, I wouldn't go that far. I bodged it as usual 🤣 Hack and tack merchant I am mate 😊😊😊

Gday, nothing like a modification to improve a good machine, great to see you back in the workshop mate, cheers

@NellsMechanicalManCave

11 ай бұрын

Matty, Make sure you get in that workshop too. My thoughts are with you mate !!

Hello Neil, Good to see you in the workshop... WOW that new table made a real difference, nicely done. Looking forward to seeing the Perfecto lathe come back to life. Take care. Paul,,

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

Hi Paul.. I've lost touch with you for some reason. You ok? And how's that hip??

@TheKnacklersWorkshop

10 ай бұрын

@@NellsMechanicalManCave Hello Neil the new hip is great... it really has changed my life.

eyup Neil nice to see you out of hibernation😉😉hope alls well nice Mods regards Kev

@NellsMechanicalManCave

11 ай бұрын

Cheers kev . Waiting for some internal metalwork to be done to stabilise everything mate . Might be more active then 😊 Cheers Neil 👍👍👍

Good to see you back. Great video

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

Hi Andy. Took longer to clear the cobwebs than do the video 🤣 It's a start though,!!! Good to hear from you, Best wishes Neil....

Well, you get what you pay for. I bought a Bucktool 8” grinder a year ago. It’s ok. The motor is underpowered though. It has two speeds. The fast speed takes about 15 seconds to come up to speed. It works well enough if you don’t push it too hard.

Nice upgrade! Thanks for sharing!

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

Hi Danny. It might help someone one day with luck 😊😊

Ayeup Nell.. a good fix, glad to see you're getting back out into the shed. regards

@NellsMechanicalManCave

11 ай бұрын

I'm sticking to simple stuff for now Paul. Still got a head full of soft fluffy toys. These meds are great, but you cant accomplish anything

@Thesheddweller

11 ай бұрын

@@NellsMechanicalManCave oooo.. best be fluffy toys and get better, than push yourself too far and accomplish nothing.

Welcome back!

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Lee! Still not forgotten you for that bag stunt you pulled 🤣🤣🤣

@Nailyboy1970

10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

Nice Nell. Clever solution as always. Good to see you up and about. Diamond wheel on your unused end.

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

You ok Dan? Not seen you for a while......

@houseofbrokendobbsthings5537

10 ай бұрын

@@NellsMechanicalManCave Yup all is well here. Been busy with retirement - kind of an oxymoron but accurate. LOL. Was good to see you buddy!

Late to the party as usual! Great mods Neil and good to see you. Best wishes, Dean.

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

Late for the party 😊 Better than a no show like I've been recently. Hope you are well matey !!!

good video neil

@NellsMechanicalManCave

11 ай бұрын

Michel! You are a gentleman!!! Sorry I haven't been around to comment 🥴🥴

Smashing video mate, really enjoyed it. I've recently modified a little disc sander from Lidl to make a slow speed carbide grinder. Glad you are well, great to see you back in the workshop. I don't mind how frequently you post, It is the quality not the quantity. When you decide to post, I will watch. Simple as! PS love the new lathe, reminds me of my Drummond Model B.

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

Carl, you are a gentleman! As you said, I won't post videos just for the sake of it. That Perfecto lathe is a lovely bit of kit. Problem is, once its restored, I'll have no space to put it. Thanks for coming by! Cheers Neil

@carlwilson1772

10 ай бұрын

@@NellsMechanicalManCave It was my pleasure.

I just bought one of these belt sanders! Is the on/off switch on the top like that from the factory?

@NellsMechanicalManCave

9 ай бұрын

Yes it was. Got my sander from Amazon UK. It was the only type available here. I will be moving that switch off the top. Cheers Neil

I own a Buck Tool sander like yours. I have had it for 3 years. It is a Beast. And it will hurt your fingers if your not Real careful. I just wish a guy could SLOW it down. But I hear that you can not. I put a router speed control on it and NO WORKY! This thing will hog off the wood and is not a bit forgiving like a regular belt sander, especially with small parts So Be Dang Careful!!

@NellsMechanicalManCave

10 ай бұрын

I hear what you are saying !!! It is a beast. Not thought about trying to slow it down and will look into that idea ! Thanks for coming by. Cheers Neil

Is it available with 220 volts ?? please ❤️

@NellsMechanicalManCave

9 ай бұрын

Hi, Yes the one I bought is 240v. I got it off Amazon UK

Is it available with 220 volts please

@NellsMechanicalManCave

9 ай бұрын

Hi again. Yes, these machines are available on Amazon UK at 220 to 240volts. Hope this helps. Thanks Neil

My hearing is not what it once was. Would you spell out the name of the lathe, please. Regards

@NellsMechanicalManCave

11 ай бұрын

Hi Joe. My speech isnt that clear due to the meds I'm on. So it may not be your hearing 😊😊 The little lathe is a Perfecto ! British made in the 50s, 60s and early 70s. Lovely little thing, nice project, but after that I will have little use for it due to lack of space.

@joemcgarry1106

11 ай бұрын

@@NellsMechanicalManCave The Perfecto is a jewel. I would love to see it restored. Sorry about the side effects of the meds. I take one that affects my short term memory. My hearing was damaged running grinding equipment in that factory. I'm not complaining though. Best of luck.

@NellsMechanicalManCave

11 ай бұрын

@@joemcgarry1106 when I get started on the Perfecto I'll post updates on the end of my normal videos. Cheer Nell

That big red mountain peak of a stop/start button annoys me and put me off a purchase. It's a dear enough hobbyist-grade system. The american made models don't appear to have that. Still, it's a nice addition. Although when you turned the camera around and displayed an industrial purpose mill and lathe, I nearly sh*t. That's some serious gear. Interesting video, thank you!

@NellsMechanicalManCave

9 ай бұрын

Yes that stop start switch annoys me too. Think it's to comply with EU safety standards. It's not going to be there long though, theres enough space in the case to fit it in I think. Yes the lathe and mill are a good size. There are several flights of steep steps to get down to the workshop so everything was stripped and then rebuilt 😊😊😊

@dizzybee7386

9 ай бұрын

Wow. You know your stuff with tinkering. Serious tinkering.@@NellsMechanicalManCave

Hi Neil Although I can usually manage my way about mods, I can’t weld. How much would it cost to fettle one up for me? 🤓🫣

@NellsMechanicalManCave

8 ай бұрын

Hi. Sadly this is something that I can't help you with at the moment. I can't go into detail but I have been taken ill and it could be months before I get back in the workshop. I can do a drawing if you like which will allow you to make the parts and get it welded locally. Email me and I'll forward what I can. Cheers Neil

@9.5woodworks84

8 ай бұрын

No problem Neil. Please get well soon! All the best, Adil