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Thanks for the info, Tom. 18"+ might be too large for me. I have a relatively small workshop and only need to re-saw about 8" tall boards. I have about 2k to spend, but for that I was hoping to get 2 saws: a large one for re-sawing and straight cuts and a smaller, cheaper one for doing curves in...

Okay, I hear you both. I guess I'll stick with single phase in my search. Just have to figure how to move/collect one now :)

Hi chaps, So, I'm looking to buy a big-ish bandsaw, probably a startrite 352 / Jet 16" or similar. I'm mostly looking at the used market for these and have spotted a few I'm interested in, however, I have no idea how I would go about collecting something this heavy. I'll also have to move it in...

Welcome to the hand tool hobby! If you don't find anyone local willing to give you a demo, there's some really great resources on YouTube to get you going. The first two that comes to mind are from Paul Sellers who does a great job explaining the basics of getting working with planes. The two...

For me personally, it's no hardship to have a few dog holes along the top/apron wherever I might need them. Your design suggestion is certainly a valid one and makes sense for some people, but I prefer the Nicholson design.

Thanks mate. Much appreciated.

Most likely. Almost all hobby-rated machines are far-easten imports that get rebranded. Record, Axminster, and Holzman machines are also like this. Even Hammer are using a re-badged version of Record Power's Sabre 350.

That's a very kind offer, James. Thank you. I've emailed a few other suppliers for the thicker stuff, but if I don't hear from them, I'll consider your option. Although ideally, I do want thicker, if it's simply not viable then I'll have to compromise. Many Nicholson's are built with 36-50mm and...

Absolutely mate. If we only had one option, life would be boring :) Wow, that's a lovely piece! Good to know that C24 is an option, though I suppose it'd be better if I got to the yard (assuming they allow that) to pick out the best bits. That's really not a problem for me. Holdfasts will do...

Yes, I've watched his series a view times and he does a good job of wrangling his 2x4s. It's definitely an option, though one that's low on my list of preferences. Still, if it comes to it, it's good to know it can work. Thanks :) My last bench was a Nicholson using wide 12" SYP boards that...

Thanks for the information, Tom. Yeah, I won't be working with a workbench to build this bench... just some trestles, which is why I'm looking for 250-300mm planks; there won't be any edge joints required. I'm planning on having gaps between the planks anyway. The only joint that'll require...

That's a very good point. I'm currently selling my house, so having them more easily movable is a good idea--and I'd likely make use of them in the new place when I'm there.

Hi all, I'm going to build a workbench based on Richard Maguire's English Workbench (Nicholson). I'm based in Stafford and looking for the best option for timber. My first consideration was SYP. I built a Nicholson many years ago out of that but can't find anything remotely affordable in the...

Thanks mate. I was thinking of sitting the stock of boards for the bench on top for weight, so that might work out well. I'm trying to work out whether I should pony up the cash for the Toughbuilts or bite the bullet and make my own timber ones.

Their other listing look like a glimpse into Harry Enfield's 'I saw you coming' shop.

Can anyone with the Toughbuilt saw horses tell me what they're like when used for planning wood? Do they rack too much? I'm about to start a workbench build and will likely need something to support my lamination pieces as I plane them flat and square.

Thanks, Triton. I'll check them out.

Even the last fifteen years I've been into woodworking I've seen quite the shift, most notably, Axminster now selling what would have been their budget range as 'Trade' (specifically thinking of their planer thicknesser combo and bandsaws). The price for these re-badged far-eastern machines is...

I was thinking of making the plywood Paul Sellers bench and only have a track saw to use currently. Given all the repeated cuts I'd need to do, something like this looks perfect. Does anyone know if these guides would fit a different brand of track saw, or if not, are there others available that...

The police didn't agree with me when I told them that.