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I don't understand.... on the one hand I thought that as of now, the minimum tax threshold for VAT/ excise/import duties was to be reduced from £15 to zero therefore VAT etc. is now payable on all purchases via 'online market places' offshore vendors etc.... On the other hand, this link seems to imply the minimum tax threshold for offshore purchases is £135.00?? Or have I just misinterpreted? I am clearly in a post seasonal brain fog of too much food n booze so could someone that understands the regulatory mind please explain in simple terms what the tax position is likely to be for off...

The Perris came with original 1/4" ribbed (cross belt) belts - I seem to recall that there was similar on my Flexispeed but it came with no motor so don't know if it was original - I would assume driven just like the Perris with a cross shaft driven by motor on a hinged support so that weight tensions the drive belt - the spindle runs in cast iron (be very careful on tightening these as too easy to crack them) so not really designed for high speed + keep well oiled - you need the cross shaft to act as a speed reducer as standard motors run too fast for direct coupling - you will also need a m...

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Just to clarify in relation to Brian M's comments 're insurance, if used in line with the Health and safety at work act, and hence PSSR legislation then an air receiver on a compressor requires a suitable report of examination under a written scheme of examination once pressure x volume is greater than 250 bar litres (ie a receiver of 25 litre volume and rated for 10 bar. Hence hobby use most likely excluded. If it were a club application then risks to personnel are different and liability different.....could be classed as commercial usage. A typical period of inspection would generally be ...

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