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Hello Ed, I have got the Makita LS1040 chop saw and it is a cracking little machine. It was the first machine I bought and I still use it all the time. It is not very big but perfect for cutting 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 sizes of timber. I used it to build my workshop / shed. (stud type framework etc)...

Thanks all for the responses to this post, very formative and helpful. On the plane front I have decided for now to get - The Veritas low angle jack plane, and The LN 102 bronze block plane As previously stated I am also getting the LN chisels, some sharpening stones and accessories. This...

Welcome to the forum Sid. I am sure you will be very happy with your new planner. I'm not sure I can be of much help as my machine was assembled by the firm that supplied it. Your description of the base and fixing sounds right. I had terrible trouble lining up the four bolts with the holes...

Alf, I am sorry, but it is difficult to offer for your chisels as I have already spoken to Classic Hand Tools about a set which they have to one side. I'm going for the Cocobolo handles with a spare Hornbeam handle. This is part of a bigger order which will attract a discount, and I do not...

Thanks for all the replies and for taking the time to respond. I will study these in detail, and with Alans help draw some conclusions. Initial thoughts, It would seem that the Veritas Low Angle Jack (otherwise referred to as the LV LAJ BU :wink: ) is a popular and well liked plane. It was...

What ho all, I spent a very enjoyable morning last Saturday with forum member WoodyAlan when I called at his workshop to drool over his wonderful collection of hand tools and receive some much needed instruction. We chatted about chisels, planes and sharpening techniques and I left much the...

I was just about to pursue that idea T and spotted the fact that the items had been withdrawn. What a missed opportunity. :( Esc.

I didn't realise that had a buy it now price of £750... That must be a bargain. There must be a catch. :? Esc.

I think your right Adam. How about we buy it, split it up and sell separately....what profit do you think we could make? Some nice items, I expect the final price to be over £1,000. Esc.

I have a small woodburner in my shed/workshop. It is similar to the sort that are in narrowboats. It is great for burning offcuts and scrap. Temperature control is not always easy but when it gets too warm I open the window. :idea: I was advised that building regs and other rules did not...

What ho toplink, Check out the review in this months "Woodworking Plans & projects" magazine. It gets a cracking thumbs up. I have that model and I'm quite happy with it. However, Adam is right the manual is very poor and the base terrible. I had terrific problems mating mine to the planner...

you need to wee on it as well. :)

I am planning a trip at the weekend to team up with Woody Alan to discuss chisels and other related woodworking issues including my rare and valuable holy chisels. Esc.

A quick report back, The burning of the wire wool tip was good advice BW. I put the wire wool in my woodburner, it went black and made my hands dirty but the chisel came up like silver after I gave it a good rubbing. However, the grain of the steel is still there but it is only cosmetic and...

Thanks for the comments gang, I will give that wire wool trick ago and report back. Have been mulling over just getting some better chisles. It is not difficult to convince yourself that you need better quality tools. The Lie nielsen ones look good, and the Kirschen set good value. I may...

A very enjoyable weekend. made a new base for my P/T fiddled with woodrat (more later on the subject of rats) went round brother in laws on sunday made missus potato thing for garden dog caught a rat and killed it. I was too frightened to pick it up so missus got it on a shovel - its tail was...

What ho all, Sorry to give this thread such a silly title. (Not very technical I know :oops: ). However, my chisels (Fairly cheap Marples set with imitation hornbeam handles painted red and yellow :wink: ) are showing a kind of grain, almost like wood. I tried to clean one with a scotch...

Andy, I would like to recommend Dragon bandsaw blades. Excellent quality and a top firm to deal with. A big thumbs up from me. :D Cheers, Esc.

What ho Richard, I have my bandsaw (same as yours) on a mobile base which I purchased from Rutlands it was only £30. A good tip is to make the base a bit bigger than the footprint of the bandsaw to provide a bit more stability. I also suggest you fit a thick piece of MDF tight into the base...

Thanks for the replies shipmates, Thankyou for advising on those links Stewart, I must confess that I have seen them before, although it was a little while back. I will give them a good look over at the weekend for some inspiration. I will keep you posted of my progress vorm. I thought long...