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I do agree with everyone rather stick with the Bosch. I have the same saw and they do tend to get in the way and part of the reason is the massive bases we stick them on. I have seen a base that can be collapsed with the saw still on it and that seemed a good space saving idea to me, I think it...

He may do some rustic kitchens for you :mrgreen:

It is interesting noting the comments on Eastern Europeans. The workforce for the company I work for consist of about 85% Eastern Europeans. I do not find them dependable at all especially Monday mornings when they need to recover from the Vodka excesses from Sunday, their lack of neatness and...

At least it is a game played by real men not over paid nancies, but like you said each to their own. I can think of numerous other sports that a really boring: football, snooker and do not forget about golf.

Springboks 28 Wallabies 10. Although I have been in the UK for 11 years I am still a staunch supporter of the Springbok rugby team. So with a scoreline like this I am a happy chap.

The wage package offered is not bad at all, and I would think that job satisfaction in this case would be great. But sadly it seems that a lot of people expect to start at top dollar for very little input from themselves. Unfortunately there is a culture of "I can't be bothered to work for x...

In your case a table saw would be more versatile than a mitre saw. " A table saw is the hart of a woodworking workshop".

A very well meaning friend of mine gave me a Nederman SER 663 Filterbox and a 552 fan for extraction purposes in my workshop, unfortunately this is meant for metal work and it is also 3 phase. and it is huge, bigger than a Startrite TA 175. I do not really want to sell it but I do need a chip...

This drill was manufactured in 1971 according to Meddings. I found them very helpful and friendly. A new single phase motor with a 5/8 arbor is on its way as well as the quill return spring. ( a bit pricey but SWMBO does not need to know :roll: ) With the motor and the return spring replaced it...

Hi PhilC As far as I know when it concerns construction as for instance in a building all timbers need to be graded. HTH Jan

Yes very close, I have been watching and waiting for some time for a reasonable one close to me. I hope this one will not be a rotten apple. I have been reading on here a lot about recommendations for drill presses and that is what prompted me to buy this one. I know there is the return spring...

I have just won this auction http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/meddings-dril ... true&rt=nc Hope that the drill will be a bonus to my workshop

I had a bit of luck and was given a Draper wet and dry vacuum cleaner. It has no blower function, a short hose only 1.4m but it seems to do the job. The power take off is 2200 watts. Only time will tell how good it is. I will buy a Dust commander with a suitable drum, this may increase the...

Thanks for the replies, I will definitely have a look at the aldi and Lidl vacuums. The link to the Festool is very tempting and I will look at Fein as well. Thanks Jan

My cheap Sealy vacuum cleaner sucked its last breath yesterday, after 7 years and £45 I think I can not complain. So I am looking for a replacement. I was going to buy the Trend 30AF but see that Trend have discontinued them. Wonder why since it seem to be popular and well thought off. So I am...

Well said!

Startrite TA 175

+1 for a Startrite even a 175 footprint is not much bigger than a 145. They are very compact but substantial and a mobile base is a must if you are limited on space. Concerning eBay purchase just be patient and remember there are a lot of companies that will do a pallet collection for about £50...

I have noticed that Trend sell these bushing washers but state that it is only for use with Trend Waveform & Industrial saw blades. A 30 mm outside diameter and a 5/8 arbour will be the same regardless of saw blade. Anyone with experience of this reducers used with another saw blade. I bought...

No not at this stage but it is in the planning since space is at a premium. I will also upgrade the fence and possibly the motor . Yes it is not too heavy but if you've had a hernia op 2 weeks ago then that is way over the safe limit Manage to get it in the workshop - know what I am going to...