I need to set up a slightly more permanent dust collection set up but im a bit baffled by dust port sizes. Are the dust ports on machines measured by the internal or external dimensions? I have a RP DX1000 which has a 100mm hose but all my machines (trend Crt router table, Triton Thicknesser and...
Im looking at getting a set of gouges for texturing parts, box lids etc but ive always been put off by my ability to sharpen them. I dont have tormek or the like so would be sharpening by hand. Can anyone offer any help with the issue?
Got this Axminster bandsaw base from my At2552b bandsaw. I have built a unit to go underneath so no longer needed. Great condition. Collection from Derbyshire £60
Thanks. I have limited height in my shop as its a pent roof so these 2 (or similar options) mean i can make a mobile base for them to reduce the overall height.
I will add that the two im looking at are 2nd hand for around the sub £500 range. The RP has the upgraded axi pro fence on it as well
Toss up between these two. RP has a deaper resaw capacity but not by much. Axminster seems like a better built machine though, better fence system. Any body got experience with either?
Im getting more and more interested in Japanese joinery techniques and wondered if anyone had a recommendation for good texts on the subject? Theres a few out there
I get limited time in my workshop and my next project is a Japanese Tool chest. Picked up some free lumber boards a few weeks ago. Today i had a free day so decided to start milling. The boards were cupped when i got to them used a thicknessing sled. First thing, my glue gun broke so solidered...
Im looking at making a small mobile workbench that i can take to work (i work long nights on my own and figured i could get some bits done while im not busy!!)
Ive been looking at Japanese style benches and the mobile benches by 3x3 Tamar and Adrian Preda. Does anyone use one or have any...