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That one might be worth looking at, but the Far Eastern machines may be more powerful for the same sized machine, should you wish to upgrade. If getting new, then don't test it with only a narrow blade BTDT, Infact I wouldn't leave the shop without seeing the actual machine running with a decent...

If Brian's VFD has a de-rate function, then I might considering that. 3 horses would be ample, but nice to have more if needed. Spend the extra on your workshop, be it leccy for dust extraction would be sensible, regardless of which machine you get.

Exactly, this or some other method might work, see Follansbee But when it comes to a wide narrow panel, it needs be on the bench, therefore knocking off the high spots, which might need doing twice or more on dry timber, Not sure if you're using winding sticks at some stage around this... and...

So your saying you'd rather shim the work to use your winding sticks? I very much doubt that someone with writings concerning hand planes, hasn't mentioned planing thin stock. The use of the bench as I'm suggesting, Cosman's been demonstrating the use of it as such since at least 2004, from...

As is the videos with Charlesworth, if you're referring to the use of winding sticks, and using the non show side as the reference. Is there anything on thin stock?

Just to add to this, it seems common lightbulbs became a thing in houses since the 1930's surely those who've published such writings wouldn't be such a luddite to omit such a thing. i.e If you've got something which will benefit you, why not use it. Surely this would have been a big thing...

You'll see Cosman doing it, far as I know there was some English craftsmen he was thought by, one which springs to mind is Alan Peters. The flat bench method could be from multiple places, fine benches likely been around for long time, it might not have been popular per se, haven't a clue. From...

Will Joe not have to use some form of DPM I've been thinking the same thing with the blocks on some stone, and it wouldn't be seen as such a permanent thing, and could be movable and cheaply adaptable solution. Is there a type of plastic one can do something with instead of buying a roll?

You can turn over the worked side of the timber all you want, but you won't get the idea if the surface isn't flat and you won't look with the lamp. As far as I'm concerned, not doing such is pretending to be a CNC machine with a DRO. I don't think I'm better than my flattish bench, though I...

It doesn't make sense to you because you're simply not familiar with the process. I don't need to do any of that faffing about with winding sticks and needless walking/reaching for accurate preparation on the work. Check the width if looking like so, There's lots of things which one can take...

That might well be my thinking if I were stuck with no suitable plate to replace with. However, after experiencing hard spots on some real old saws which are file killers, they certainly don't file as easy as the norm. I'm taking a guess the plate was brittle, as I've never seen that happen...

Hello again A head torch is no good, you need something which can shine the light at you for lots of reasons, and something which has a decent sized shade and not a wee 6" bedside lamp. My lamp is able to illuminate the 7 foot bench without base needing to be moved from its location. and goes...

Just to emphasize the lamp, if your light source is above your head, then you'll not really be able to check things with a light source very easily, and not very much at all if planing thin pieces, doing things by the flat bench method, should you decide on that, (seemingly you don't have much...

Things are looking promising You know now that the edges/perimeter of the work are of much importance, There's a lot of emphasis regarding this in Charlesworth's youtubes. The edge joint exercise is referred to as "stopped shavings" I've often said watching Charlesworth's stuff, on can take so...

Hello again I just suggested what I think is about the best video if you want to learn the easy way, especially when it's regarding thinner stock. I'm sure Custard has some posts touting the benefit of the flat bench. Many don't suggest doing this, and might suggest a plethora of folks, say...

Nothing beats a solid unmovable planing stop, as wide as the bench likely best, Not having to plane towards a single point is the reason, and one can save themselves from faffing about if so, whilst concentrating on other things. I consider a big square of ply unmovable in this regards, butted...

I guess Gibson master museum do likewise with banjos too, just the first thing popped in me head. I think with the rotary tools used being so small, it'd be hard to say otherwise, unless it's CNC'd and you likely would use an arsenal of scrapers, chisels, sanding blocks afterwards. Unless your...

I'd love to find a needle nosed pliers or something half way between those puller tools but a bit smaller and with cheap replaceable jaws, as they die when one uses a vice grips, with nailbar underneath. I find if its not coming out, then cheap metal drillbiit gets utilized and sometimes...

Just for interests sake, could it be called a tambour also? i.e from the Tim KillenWOOD utube channel

Looks like you'll stay inclined to use a planing stop, if I were to guess. On that bench, should you have a square of ply, I'd consider using it for a planing stop, and using the dog oriented on the left instead or the right hand side of the vice + row on the far left. That would allow you to...