1. Strong drink can lead to a smash (8)-I------
2. Learned man took the chair around the front (6)
-A---T
3. Exchanged abuse with a guard, apparently (6)
-A---D
4. It's made to last (4) ---E
5. Neat finish (6) O-T-I-
6. They put things on scales (6) L-Y-R-
Thanks in advance...explanations appreciated