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Option one: Power routers equal speed and repeatability and are versatile with jigging. Option 2: Power routers equal damaging high frequency noise and gyro-effect gives difficult stabilty in the hand. Vote now please, ticking the appropriate box...or, you could just accept a router isn't a...

I think it is worth picking up @DOUG's point - "old hat" - and expanding it into a wider consideration : There are some themes that have been repeated endlessly (a reflection of the ease of use of the internet). They are not necessarily helpful, ergonomic or good practice - in terms of budget...

NHS aids must have come on a lot in recent years. Sam

Good thread this. Enjoying the confessions from fellow Heath Robinsons... Sam

You lot? Brilliant!

That space in that article by Matthew Teague is like what I am trying to emulate - slowly - and without the worship of the great plywood god. Also, some of his ideas: wee tins for screws, constantly lifting heavy tools up and down.."HELLO?!"...

That never changes. On here, I am assured of support and help from people I've never met and some big hearts that I actually have (Woodbloke's hideaway is amazing!). It helps me get through the day, quite apart from the sooperrrbbbb tips and wisdom from 'the professionals'. Have a really good...

This sort of got lost in the general chat bp122. Your original post resonated very much with me, as I had 3 under 3 at one point. They went on to be three at uni simultaneously, so - as they grew up and competed in 'districts' and then 'nationals', yada, yada, yada - I found the choice between...

Thanks Sideways, that's what I thought. I am considering using short runs (well under 2m) as terminations from fixed, larger bore, soil pipes down to the likes of a bandsaw, drill press and a large router. I am also thinking of 'gang' installations, where two pond pipes from one 'Master' soil...

Has anyone out there tried smooth internal wall pond tubing for flexible hosing? I cant help but think the lowered resistance would help with flow in a rigid pipe to machine connection. Sam

Agreed.

Aaarrghhhh....I think problem.is mine Trev, my crossed wires, "SORRY!". I was quoting weights etc for an AGS 10", a smaller, less 'endowed' animal compared to what you (rightly) quoted for the bigger saw. Sam

400 pounds you mean Trev? Got the manual, can quote it exactly if needs be. The bigger Sagar derived lumps might indeed be 400Kg, but this one was billed as 'the small Wadkin'(!!) originally. Pressed steel base you see, only cast is the upper cabinet, main internal casting and the table and...

Sorry Artie, I think the original 3ph was only 1.5 or 2 horse; I got a bargain from Axi so went up a bit in power to compensate for 1ph. Sam

Yes, mine is nearly 3hp though. 2000W. Sam

No problem. I did it, just swooped pulleys to match new motor shaft and changed centres between pulleys. Simples. Sam

Haggis, Snap-on chests and tools are streets ahead in durability and ergonomics. I've got a nechanic buddy and for his daily tool use, Snap-on is the only option. He'd be buying several sets a year otherwise. For amateur use, like mine, Halfords is adequate and leisure-budget-attainable. I do...

Just read through it Derek; nicely done. Sympathy from a fellow tinnitus sufferer. I'm not surprised by the circular saw at No1, given the motor type. The Peltors are very good kit. I've used them on firing ranges, indoor and out, and they make a whopping difference, especially to the...

Seconded for Marcros's link. Mine is a double, floor cabinet and the one illustrated on top. Metal.is a bit light, but everything is functioning well 5-6 years later. Mine is bunged with spanners, hammers, pliers, taps and dies, all the HEAVY hand tools, so they do support weight well. Sam

My Best Man had his own wedding on Friday 13th...now, it occurs more frequently than you think...so...he celebrates every time one crops up! 33 years later, hecsays his best year had four anniversaries...