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I made this quite recently. Well, it was a collaboration...

So I've spotted these on ebay, anyone known if they're any good? Would open up a whole world of machines to me... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2759556647

Great advice guys, thanks. I've spotted a Kerry drill, are they known to anyone?

Great, I think I've been getting too caught up in numbers...

Probably worth mentioning that it's not for a hobby or pastime, I'm a furniture maker and designer and it'll be used a lot in a busy workshop. :-)

There's one or two within potential range, I was wondering, a couple seem to be around the 300-500w power range, the newer ones I looked at are over 1kw, will these old machines at 370w really have the guts to cut deep forstner holes in hardwood? Thanks

Some crackers there for sure, a few single phase ones, only issue is I live in Glasgow so could be a very long drive to pick up. Thanks though, given the price of them it'd likely still be cheaper for me to buy one and pay fuel to pick up. Will check them all out and see what the power/max...

Have also been having a gander at the Draper, are they any good? https://www.drapertools.com/product/950 ... ill-(1500W) 1500w seems like plenty power, 120mm travel, anyone k ow how accurate they are? Massive thanks for all the help so far :-)

Thanks! This is good news, I may well go for it's big brother, I just get the fear when spending money...

Thanks, I think converting may be outwith my skill set and also time. I need a working pillar drill asap. Unless I can find one that's already been converted I think a new purchase is my only option. Does anyone have experience of buying a new pillar drill with the above specs? Thanks again D

Now this I could get into. Is it as simple as swapping a motor out? I'm also concerned about the time it would take as I've (not complaining) got quite a few commissions to be cracking on with...

Thanks for the reply, it will be 95% woodwork with the occasional foray into metal. So I mean as accurate as can be with wood. I make bespoke furniture, custom shelving, guitar stands, wooden jewellery... I studied lutherie for 2 years and it certainly enhanced my already existing attention to...

Hi folks, I'm kitting out my workshop and reckon I've sorted everything apart from a pillar drill. I've used so many which don't quite cut it. A bit too much run out, not quite enough power, not quite enough travel etc and I'm after a reliable and solid machine that does what it's meant to...

I'm after a table saw, planer thicknesser, pillar drill, bandsaw and a few other bits. Maybe a new RO sander, a new 5 1/2 plane, block plane, woodturning chisels... Reckon I'm gonna go for : AT254SB table saw, AT310SPT Spiral Planer Thicknesser, Not sure about pillar drill, Record BS400...

Hey folks, just thought I'd say hi given the fact I make major workshop and tool decisions based on things I read here. A wealth of knowledge. Thanks :-) Currently about to buy some new machines so I expect I'll be searching the forum more, watching videos and reading reviews a lot more in the...

Hi guys, I picked up some worktop that used to be in a local university, two 4 metre lengths which I was told were walnut. When I got there the tops are clearly made of several types of wood. I know it's a longshot but can anybody shed some light on what they may be? If this picture is pants I...

I look after my ears for sure, been playing in bands for years and always wear ear plugs. Just saw a DeWalt dw60 extraction unit for sale, £40, think I'll go for it!

Thanks for the speedy reply, I'll add a few quid onto the Lidl number for the Rutland's extractor, tis not much more tbh. Thanks again for the advice!

Hi guys, long time lurker and first time poster :-) I was wondering if this vacuum would be any good with a thicknesser? Got a Triton TPT125 the other week and found myself swimming in chips. I guess the answer is probably no but ya never know. Would it still be decent for chop saw/band...