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You will still need to up your budget for a decent second hand one, but at least you might get your money back if you sold it afterwards. I went through 3 different makes before finding one where the fence was square with the slot and the hole was the size of a biscuit. It’s one of the most...

Hi, as above, sorry for your losses and I don’t envy your task. The knowledge and kindness on this forum is phenomenal. With any luck someone who is a little closer may volunteer to take a look and advise the best way forward, albeit in exchange for beer tokens. A trustworthy auction house may...

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Yes please Robbo, pm sent

I personally would have the long bench down the middle so you can get all around it - invaluable if you have tracks longer than your wood width. My previous tiny workshop had benches against the wall and I was continuously going outside to cut things as the track was longer than the width of...

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Thanks, we are on the border between Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire

Hi We are looking for a piece of elm to repair a very old toolbox lid. 800x200x30mm Anyone got some lurking that they would like to sell? Thanks

The varnishes/oils suggested above are used to keep the wood dry to prevent it rotting which is the same as your wood preserver. If recycling wood and spot any old woodworm holes I always treat for woodworm just in case. Good oak should last for donkeys years even without help. We have just...

It’s all just a pain in the butt! (Sorry, couldn’t resist)

Mine does that if the blade tension is too much, have you tried just slackening off just a tad?

I had the same problem and concluded that they are not really designed for this application. They are more suited to hanging doors where you are looking for the uniform gap. Sorry, not much help but might make you feel better!

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Hi, we have a Jet 16-32 near Gloucester if that’s any good?

Machine Spares in Brierley Hill are very helpful