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I have one, surplus to requirements, if you are determined to go down that path. It would require some effort to 'unearth' it and, from memory, it would have a 3 jaw chuck and the milling accessory.

PM if seriously interested.

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Bill

The following may be of more interest to Andrew, but for anyone interested in fliying, unpowered or powered, there are lessons to be learned.

Two people owe their continued existence to the (lack of) height of a geographical feature and the stress capacity of a set of wings!!!

**LINK**

Festive wishes

Bill

Interesting ! - the lady in question was an acquaintance some time back and the original scenes and animals depicted were from 'live' subjects. The business has expanded enormously and (I understand) Jacqui was 'taken over' during the process. I suspect that, like most such transitions, the original ethos has been lost to modern commercial practice. We lived on the other side of 'The Green' which features and, ME-wise, John Wilding lives close by.

Re. Xmas, loathe it, personally, but m'lady is a fan, 'so needs must ...'

For various reasons, roll on 2021!

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Bill

Q. What do cannibals who live in the jungle eat?

A. Snake and pygmy pie

Sir Lancelot arrived at an isolated country house in a raging storm with a lame horse. He asked for a replacement but the owner had none. He did, however, have a giant mastiff and suggested that as an alternative. Sir Lancelot said - " You wouldn't send a knoght out on a dog like this"

... and there's the dyslexic, insomniac,atheist who lies awake thinking about dog.

...enough, enough, already!

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Martin - Possible, but AAR practice is usually done on a 'race-track' tow-line in the Wash area. We (N Norfolk coast) seem to get daily 'one-on-ones' overhead.

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Timing is everything! I have a spare Hegner single speed to be disposed of which would have suited your budget. Good luck with your machine Selecting the right blade (manufacturer and type) is the problem area!

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Anyone hazard a guess as to how much it's worth?

It's worth, to you, whatever you paid for it.

Its worth, to anyone else, is whatever they are prepared to pay for it.

I find it strange (and not a little irritating) that a hobby/interest primarily based on tool usage, constantly harps on about whether or not it was a "bargain". Seems to me that the criteria should always be - does it work, if it doesn't, can it be fixed, do I have a use for it, etc.? Unlikely, however that practicality will outweigh the 'gloat' factor!

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A decent photo editing programme and some water transfer printing paper on a colour printer (laser preferably) might work??

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The pic is of a bodged up unit based on a used mobility scooter car lift - so weight limited to that sort of range. Base mounting is a 7" x 7" steel plate and I clamp it to a castered trolley/table for mobility.

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Thank you Adrian - sounds like a possibility ... and an excuse to browse the 'boys' toys' section!!

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Adrian - it is becoming clear that there are varying versions of the grinder being sold by Lidl. The original version (mine) was fixed speed and the newer ones have speed variation. My type are no longer produced - possibly just as well. The theory for thir 20v range was, apparently, that they would use a common battery type. I assumed, therefore, that the (still working) battery from the grinder would be useful for other tools in their range - not so! The body mounting slots are about 3 mm wider than my other 20v unit so unusable. Other users might find it worth checking.

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Thank you, Robert and Peter - The grinder is a Lidl branded 20v item and dismantling it (VERY tricky) shows a compact installation with a thin oblong completely sealed unit between the battery and the on/off switch. This, I assume, contains the monitor and balance functions and is (for all practical purposes) internally inaccessable. The monitor item I was considering was somewhat simpler than your item, Peter, having built-in digital voltage read-outs and (I assumed) intended to be wired directly between the battery and on/off switch to give real-time battery voltage state. The thought was to monitor this value and stop using the grinder when the indication was at an appropriate (rechargeable) level. The supplied charger has all the necessary protection circuits and is fully serviceable, as is the battery pack (at the moment). There are probably difficulties which I haven't appreciated due to lack of knowledge - hence the call for advice.

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Bill

"You want quiet then its either belt drive or Hydrovane. "

My Bambi is most definitely quieter than anything else I have heard in action.

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Sort of on-topic - I have a non-working cordless angle-grinder which failed to switch on after 2 use cycles. The battery is fully charged, and, therefore, the assumption is that the battery protection circuit has failed.The charger works fine and the motor and output drive are undamaged and almost new. I cannot obtain a replacement protection module and don't wish to throw away an otherwise useful tool. Question - Would interposing a generic battery monitoring device between the battery and motor be sufficient protection to enable continued use or are there other problems to be considered? The item being considered is available widely at moderate (£12-15) cost. Battery working voltage is 20v

I don't have the technical knowledge or skill to manufacture anything suitable, but could, probably, manage the soldering involved.

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On-topic -ish, a member's want ad has been posted with the reply function disabled due to lack of "public profile". I can't see any work-around for that.

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It took me 12 month + but very rewarding and for myfirst project I am relly pleased with it.

..." I am not a lover of cross point and socket head screws on a steam engine. sorry "

I keep reading that the hobby is declining - I wonder why!

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GW1 - Your wife may not appreciate your efforts but, I do! As de facto 'cook' for self and partner, my constantly less effective grip makes 'normal' round centrally placed knobs increasingly difficult to grasp. Your 'repair' as a properly incorporated design would make life much easier!

Patent Office, anyone?

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Bill

Just to update my earlier input re. the Lidl cordless angle grinder.

I did as suggested by inf and RMA above. Quite exceptional! - almost nil waiting to get through, a quick, to-the-point Q&A and an assurance that I would be fully reimbursed as they couldn't replace. Passed them my bank details, nothing for 8 days, then message to say full repayment made to my account. The machine may be crap, but that sort of customer service is excellent and I passed on my compliments.

Since ther was no request for the item's return, I am exploring the possibilities of restoring some of its function and have a separate thread seeking info.

Thanks to all and well done Lidls!

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Bill

Thank you to all responders - I understand the potential problems.

The angle grinder has been used on two occasions only and it just stopped with no warning and no smoke. Opening it up shows no signs of internal component distress, hence the query. I suspect that the electronic, as distinct from the electric, bits are the problem, but I wouldn't know where to start in repairing such. Are these obtainable as 'off-the-shelf' items or are they 'home brew'? All the mechanicals, plus charger and battery are fine, so, any suggestions other than the bin?

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It seems that most (all?) li-on battery powered tools incorporate some sort of electronic interface between the battery and the motor. They seem to be a potential (and actual) source of trouble. The only information I have found demonstrates by-passing this interface and just making a 'normal' battery-switch-motor circuit - which worked. This being so, what is the purpose, and importance, of this extra bit of circuitry?

I am aware that in the aviation world these batteries are viewed with suspicion and caution. Should we be similarly concerned?

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Bill

PS I am considering 'repairing' a cordless angle-grinder using this method.