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Thank you for your continued advice Vintage Frames, I'll post an update when I've got the tool box out

I've previously asked for help re the pressure on my bench end guillotine securing arm. Things have progressed but not resolved, so I'm trying again.... The problem seems to be at the front end as the rear assembly is as it should be. I've taken photos of the front assembly, if anyone could compare ...

Is this an adjusting bolt? It is under the table at the front under the front spring

Hello Vintage Frames, many thanks for your reply. I have seen the install instructions and everything looks ok (photos attached) If I put a piece of 2mm greyboard at the front end, between the arms of the clamping lever before depressing the handle, the pressure is even all the way along. I'm thinki...

Hello Mark, many thanks for taking the time to reply. I'm assuming that all parts are there, it certainly looks complete. It's fixed onto 25mm ply which is then screwed down to the top of an AO plan chest, so the unit isn't able to move during use The underneath of the securing arm has a continuous ...

Hello Framers Forum! I'm Christine Morrison of Shadow Studio. I've joined this forum as I have a problem with a bench end guillotine, I've posted in the HELP! section, hoping someone out there can indeed help. I am a visual artist on the Isle of Lewis - drawing, painting, printmaker and artists' boo...

Hello! I'm hoping I have come to the right place for some help/advice. I've been given a Lion Bench End Guillotine. My understanding is that is has been recently reconditioned, however it seems that there is insufficient clamp pressure at the end with the cam operated lever. I've been in touch with ...

Hello! I'm hoping I have come to the right place for some help/advice. I've been given a Lion Bench End Guillotine. My understanding is that is has been recently reconditioned, however it seems that there is insufficient clamp pressure at the end with the cam operated lever. I've been in touch with ...