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@mark w Squaring plane sides up and making them less structurally sound, isn't something I'd want to do to a vintage plane, so in that way the premium manufacturers made the biggest improvement there. Could'a said the likes of Lie-Nielsen are made from practically unbreakable ductile iron too...

For long grain shooting long thin panels often, then I'd probably agree, but I don't do regularly, and only have Baileys with non square sides, but can use the bench to find small discrepancies. Perhaps constantly planing very thin long stock which won't stand on edge might make it notable...

Lightbulbs have came a long way, the angle poise lamp being a hand tool to me.

Yes, the fix for that for sure, but that's not to say the machine is surely fixed because of this.:geek: I've seen a similar video before, with the exact same problem, and have a few other photos of bore wear, which seemingly to me is not necessarily a manufacturing defect. Going to extreme...

I had to laugh, I'll bet near everyone has more experience on a bandsaw than I do, well actually using one that is. Though if someone is considering getting a larger second hand machine I could go on, so I suppose I can confidently say I'm an experienced writer on the subject regarding some...

I agree, having cambered wheels or tires can certainly hide issues, but those issues may bite one in the behind if neglected. Worn wheel bores isn't something I'd be optimistic about fixing myself, that is ..compared to any other faffery.

I treat my benchtop as a reference, clean & smooth and no grit like a surface plate of sorts, and have no bother keeping it so, easy because I don't damage it in the first place. (no minute scratches for grit to settle in) Doesn't stop me from welding or whatever. I use a few plywood rectangles...

That's a good sign, and the reasoning for getting the tallest machine which can fit under a low ceiling, that is... for someone who intends to use a bandsaw for ripping and the likes, not even mentioning resawing 300mm tall timbers, which might or might not be longer than short box components...

No RK and a 60hz motor by the looks of it = no good full stop, never mind the postage/customs. Proxxon or something else might be worth looking into. All these wee saws are a bit dodgy being so close to the blade, i.e it doesn't make life easy for one who wishes to go by the H&S advice/or regs...

Pity Veritas don't make an offset gauge with a solid stem, as a fall would damage the thin walled one, it's surprisingly thin. Another feature would be twin locking screws, as the stem is a bit slippery, so for jobs not intended for a gauge i.e routing to get a flat spot, will move it if...

With the wheels double checked, time to inspect the pulley alignment. Suppose these lines might just be the holy trinity of the bandsaw :D Some anticipation regarding the pulley, as I plan to move the motor forward, which would enable alignment, and also allowing the pulley to sit closer. I...

Hello again, it's been a while. Been ages since I've been able to do much in the workshop, and very keen to get this saw working sweetly. After a few test cuts/adjustments and whatnot, things still aren't right yet, no surprise. Further checks needed to be done, and I was wanting to test out...

Yes I recall it aswell, it was supposedly a newcomer to the forum, and had some severe chips of his plane irons. No great wealth of information was either given, nor lost, and no-one was upset about it. Yet an example was made quite briskly regarding the "whole fiasco" It's all a bit fishy to...

If I were closer I'd buy it. Hundred quid for a VFD and run it from your household 13a plug. https://www.adverts.ie/other/woodworking-band-saw/29002381 Three hundred euros, cheapest bandsaw I've ever seen.

On the flip side of that argument, one can buy a little used known machine thats in running condition and give a proper test / watch the saw being used, which isn't always an option or is near a commitment to buy when buying new. Say if you had a problem with the tables being flat, how would...

!Who'd bother editing arguments though. It would likely make sense if the OP could retain this ability for real reasons. Doesn't seem like that's asking for much, in regards moderation or whatever. ps, Happy new year to ya. Tom

Here's yet another method to check wheel alignment, regardless which machine is a consideration. As they say, where there's a will there's a way, should you stumble across something nice. An adjustable motor is a welcome feature to me like on this old Multico.. Or at least some...

I was thinking a lot of the activity was by bots, Why are they here I wonder, is it some algorithmic program to entice newcomers. It was fairly apparent there were a huge upsurge in newcomers to the craft when the forum got updated, so I guess so. Must have a look to see if that pre articles...

Hello I've got the slightly lesser SIP lathe, these go under various names, Draper, Sealey, Axi perform, The same thing in the states with the Harbor freight machines, but notably the thread is a heavier one. Someone here only bought a Charnwood replacement spindle about fortnight ago, and had...

Sorry cannot help you there, I was looking at some cheap nickle plated hones on the bay, and it does seem D_W was onto something... As in, the only ones making them half decently must be only coming from a single place. This being likely the same place which makes the thin card ones. He...