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Can anyone give me a correct email addresss for Mike Humphrey? Gary in California

It is instructive to compare different brands by weight. And then to calculate a cost/lb figure for each. I'm waiting in the wings to buy a bench, and it will be one of those two. The big seller here in the US is Sjoberg from Sweden. You hear a lot of complaints about that brand because of...

I received a lecture yesterday on this subject from the electrician wiring my house and shop. Both are new construction. He advised me against 3 phase for my shop. I was headed in that direction because at least two machines (my saw/shaper and dust collection) would run better on it. Or, so I...

I just bought a WoodRat. The brochures and the manual both contain a beautiful graphic chart of different Router Bit configurations that work with the machine. The DVD video put out shows the same graphic blown up as a large wall chart. Two versions are shown. One just shows the beautiful...

Here in Los Angeles where I live several stores are dedicated to Japanese furniture. A few of them sell the brass and iron hardware which are the hallmarks of this style. And also books exploring the design and construction of same. If any of you consider making pieces, send me an email to...

The increase to 60 cycles from 50 would cause a 20% speed up of the cutter blade. I don't worry about that with a tool like this. I think it would be a problem with drills, sawblades and routers. I'm looking to tools in the UK because I find the American versions lacking. The lower grade...

In the UK, both Bosch and Maffel are advertised. How good are they? I live in the states, but the 220v issue doesn't matter to me. The Lamello is simply too expensive. One of your wood magazines just did a test and praised the SIC, but I don't see that brand advertised at Axeminster. How does...

Mine sits unused in a box, and will do so for two months more. I bought mine at a woodworking show in Southern California after watching a gentleman demonstrate it and field questions for about 45 minutes. First off, let me say that I know sharpening technique is a very charged, political topic...

thanks for all the tips to everybody. I ordered some from that fellow in Germany, Dieter. Surprisingly, he carries a wide inventory of American handtools. Why? A few well-heeled acquaintances do swear by the Adria a Spehar saws. Shortly, my Sorby & Marples chisels will get the...

Thanks to all. And Alf, I read that previous thread on the WR. It covered everything. Literally. Since I just acquired a Glue Joint bit, Tongue & Groove bits, 45 Locking Mitre bit, and 3 Vertical Panel raisers, the need for a Router Table seems obvious. While waiting for my shop to be...

It was I who asked ALDEL to find a source in the UK. My local hardware store did have screws, but they had a brand name (not Disston), with heads about the size of a Shilling. Definitely won't fit. As to keeping things in America. When I was in architecture school at Berkeley I was shocked to...

I just got my WoodRat here in California. There are many WR owners on this UK Forum I'm told. Will I also need a regular Router Table alongside? I will be doing lots of small boxes at first, then cabinet work and finally —if I can learn— chairs on furniture such as hutches and tables. You can...