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Thanks for all the helpful comments and thoughts. I am waiting for a quote on the concrete base option. I do not think this will be too prohibitive cost wise, although probably more than the slab route. The supplier of the building is also going to provide a drawing for the groundworker with...

Rob, I saw (no pun intended) one of these in Norwich with Woodyalan and I can't remember what put us off but something did. I think it was the sliding part. Jetman Nick was demonstrating the saw and I remember clearly that he had a strong word for the Jet super saw in comparison. Alan may...

Thanks for all the comments and advice. I agree with the view that a concrete, reinforced slab is the best type of base, it is also the most expensive option and even more so in my tricky situation, given the location for the base. Here are some pictures of the garden from a previous thread...

One or two of you may remember that for a year or two I have been dithering over organising a new workshop. Plagued by issues over where to put it, whether to self-build or buy an instant solution, or even whether to move house for a place with some outbuildings, etc etc. Well, I have...

I also have a mdf top on my bench and it has provided years of trusty service, with a few more to come. It seems that a plywood/mdf type bench could be the answer as there does not appear to be much against this idea. Watch this space :wink: (It may take sometime mind you) Tony.

I have been reading the excellent book Workbenches: From Design and Theory to Construction and Use By Christopher Schwarz. The book details various types of bench and provides construction guidance and work holding options for some fabulous looking benches. The Roubo is my current favourite...

Wizz, unfortunately I can not make the Kent gathering. My next trip will be Yandles in the spring. I like that show, the setting is great plus the timber yard. Hope you can make that one. As to the vice any reasonable offer will secure this, I have one offer at the moment which is a little too...

I am not sure if any of you fellas might be interested in this item before it heads for the bay. I seem to remember acquiring it in a box of items at the memorable W H Peacock auction of hand tools last year. Unused and with instructions. Here are details...

I have an old pc that I plan to give to a friend of mine. My colleague gave me a windows OEM disc to use to re format the hard disc before letting the computer go. I have just started this process and the product key on my old pc is "not valid" I suspect it maybe because the cd is for windows...

I have a few unused tormek jigs surplus to requirements and would like to swap or trade these for others, details as follows; Available to trade / swap ADV-50D Stone truing tool SP-650 Stone grader VM -200 Pro anglemaster XB-100 Horizontal base I am looking for; TTS-100 Turning tool setter...

I think it must have been some sort of dado trunking that I had seen, wish I could remember where it was, probably some office on my travels. I agree with the view that a load of double sockets on all walls a little higher than bench height is the way to go. Perhaps also with a group of sockets...

I am sure somewhere I have seen a picture of a row of plug sockets in a workshop enviroment which fit in a channel and slide along to provide a flexible power source. Is it my imagination? or is there such a set-up? A pointer if anyone knows would be very helpful. Cheers, Tony.

Good shout Moose. Perhaps next time a meeting at a pub with a car park and share of a taxi fare might just save some money and be easier. We could also have a few beers before going to the show? I could call Julia and she could buy the first round. 8) :) Ed, David was very complimentary...

Well I got back from my weekend away (family gathering) this afternoon. I enjoyed Friday afternoon at the show. Chatted with Nick on the BW stand. Nice to meet Ian (stargazer). Did my bit for the forum passing details to two fellas who seemed quite interested. Simon and Alex I seem to remember...

I am going to drive over on Friday morning and hope to arrive early afternoon. If I can get up early I could call in to see Nigel at Geddington, (English hardwoods) on the way. There is some sort of family gathering on Friday evening in Kidderminster approx 1 1/2 hrs North so I will have to...

I agree with Dave a condition of entering the event should be a requirement to post a picture of the present received. Not much to ask. Like others I find this the best part of what is a worthwhile forum event. Looking at what others have received, and the gifts made is good fun and quite...

The Jet PT is a well respected machine that is for sure. I also like Jet products, and have quite a few, but not their PT. I am also interested in how Jet compares to other machines in the mid to upper quality/price bracket, offerings from the like of; Hammer / Felder Sedgwick Moretens...

Hello Steve, My small workshop is approx 10 by 8. I opted for a woodrat in place of a router table as this is wall mounted. It is also more than just a router table. I also have a lot of storage overhead to save working room. Machines on wheels are also useful as you can move these around as...

I don't know much about Moretens machines, although they look very well made. Very solid. Are they in the same league as Felder, Sedgwick etc? Tony.

Well done Jim, great work. I like the top and the carved leaf. Cheers, Tony.