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I'm very tempted to splash-out on a Nova Voyager but would prefer to see one "in the flesh" before making the commitment. The dealers are too far away so I wondered whether there is anyone within a reasonable distance of Herefordshire who has one and would be prepared to let me see it for a...

After a negotiation failure with SWMBO it seems I'm going to have the dog with me - is there anywhere shady to park for a couple of hours so the poor chap doesn't boil? Also, is there a programme for the timing of demos on the day? Dave

I agree,, I was trying to be funny - apparently I failed ;-(

I've felt a few cuts over the years and my aim is not to feel any more ;-)

I'm a reasonably experienced woodworker but accept that there are probably many unknown unknowns, as well as the known unknowns. I'll contact John Lloyd and others but would prefer a dedicated SM course, rather than spending time being shown how to use a planer/thicknesser or a saw table on a...

Thanks Ollie, a copy of that is now in the post. I used the spindle (a little) on my old Bestcombi 2000 but the Felder spindle is more of a beast and I'd like to be given some ideas of what I *could* do with it, as well as how to do it safely. I've been woodworking for many years and, despite a...

Sadly, the Axminster skill centre shut down a while ago and there's nothing on the website about when they might start-up again. (OOI which machine have you got? Mine's a BF6) Dave

Are there any courses that give an intro to Spindle Moulder set-up and use? I've recently acquired a Felder combi with a tilting Spindle and would like to be taught the safe way to operate and how to get the most out of it - to remove some of my unknown unknowns. Dave

I wish I could but, apparently, I have "insufficient privileges" so am not allowed to post to the For Sale forum :-(

Well, it's taken me a while but I've bought a Felder so my Bestcombi 2000 will be up for sale soon. Where are the best places to sell machines (other than eBay)?

I need to make a number of stair spindles so am looking for a router lathe. Dave

Thanks, I hadn't spotted those and (TBH) didn't realise that a saw+spindle combination was available. I presume the down-side (compared to a C3-31) is that the table is smaller, but in other ways it might be more convenient to be able to wheel the thicknesser against a wall when not needed.

Thanks for the responses. I keep contemplating making the workshop bigger but it's fixed for now so size matters - unusually, in this case, smaller is better ;-) I don't want to mess-around with belt changing, so a 3-motor machine is essential. At the moment the Hammer C3 31 is looking...

I would like to move to a slightly larger machine than my current Bestcombi 2000 and, from a bit of searching, think the available offerings are: Axminster AC250CM Hammer C3 31 SCM Minimax C30 iTech C300 Robland HX 260 or 310 Luna W64 ... what have I missed? ... has anyone here had experience of...

I want to move-up from my Bestcombi 2000 so am looking for something with a 10" saw blade and a thicknesser that will take a full 8" width. Requirement is single phase, 3 motors (rather than belt change), tilting saw arbor, sliding carriage. (I'm very happy with the Bestcombi so it won't be for...

Yes, I have always done that before staining but I think thinned shellac should be more reliable.

Thanks for the suggestion but I'm wary of using a tinted top coat because the light coloured ash will show through when the door is scratched.

I've stripped the paint from some 1930s hollow internal doors and want to stain them to a honey oak colour. The skins are Alder, about 5mm thick, and have a fairly attractive grain. My earlier attempts at staining have been hit-and-miss but I haven't tried to get a good finish on anything as...

I think my Kity Bestcombi 2000 is great but am considering whether to move-up to something slightly larger. Specifically: depth of cut greater than 60mm, tilting jointer fence (OK, I could make one but haven't found the right tuit), better control and locking for the tilting arbor, and (ideally)...

Thanks all. Since posting my question I spoke to a very helpful guy at "wood finishes direct" and, as a result, ordered some solvent-based dyes from them, plus some cellulose thinners, sponges and water-based varnish. Apparently for a strong red the "starter" mix is 19 parts red, 1 part black...