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A fantastic piece, I would be delighted to produce something like that and I hope you are too. My one observation, as others have made - the dovetail spacing is compromised by the jig, the slight pins either end don't look right to me. But that's the fault of the jig, not your top notch...

I built an enclosed box with extraction under the table (same idea as the Incra clean sweep system) and use the built in extraction on the Incra fence above the table. In combination it's very effective. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

That does look like a great piece of kit. The claimed accuracy of 1/100th inch (0.25mm) - not sure I'd use it for cutting box joints! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

I have the Makita and rate it as a tool (my father in law has a TS55 and to use there's not much to separate them in my view). I like the scoring depth stop when cutting laminate, which the Festool doesn't have. You can buy the saw in a hard case with 2 guide rails in a carry bag for £329 at D&M...

A couple of people in the forum have bought this model I think and have given it good write ups: viewtopic.php?t=45354 If you search TH410 in this forum a few threads pop up Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

They look like good sturdy brackets to me. To give an idea of load capacity, treat the bracket as a cantilever beam. Think about over-loading it - you would expect it to bend near the wall end. So use the depth and thickness of the reinforcing bit underneath the wide top part of the bracket near...

Yes that's the one. It's easy to use, doesn't take much time at all. The holes are over sized for a standard 30mm guide bush, such that with a 12.7mm cutter you end up with the 20mm holes. As such, you need a router set up nice and concentric with the bush. Also it helps to have good dust...

I used the RS Pro CNC jig for mine. I wanted the flexibility of making my own tops of non-standard sizes as required, hence why I didn't go down the route of CNC made tops. I tried using my Incra LS positioner with a jig to hold the router onto the fence before that, but it was tedious and I...

Thanks for the well written review Martin. Personally I found it interesting (and refreshing) to hear more about the background to your purchase which helps greatly to understand the context of your review rather than simply listing the things it does well. A low risk experiment too, as if you...

Excellent work! Having recently done the same, I have some very bad news for you regarding free time for DIY... Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Here you go: http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-he ... ers-100218 Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

I think if you have a suitable motor (induction motor of between 1-3hp, 3000rpm) already for free (i.e. knackered tool) then making a blower can be a nice little project and potentially save you a few quid. For your situation however I would look to buying a centrifugal blower and then putting...

I have the Draper Expert twin base as well, it's a neat system. Currently on offer at Yandles for £130. I would suggest getting a 1/2" router, if only because you then have the flexibility. Most of my bits are 1/2", probably overkill for small stuff like your current jobs but if you get into...

To be honest I haven't tried yet. I wad thinking of using M8 threaded machine feet that swivel on a ball as opposed to those furniture style ones he uses, which need rather large holes bored into the ends of the legs. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

For planing/jointing of solid wood, I personally don't bother with the router table approach. You are limited by the height of the cutter, about 2.5-3" for the very longest router cutters. It can be useful for thin, wide boards though if you are struggling to balance them on their narrow edge...

If you're after Systainer ideas check out this guy: http://www.benchworks.be/mftb.html He has plans for Systainer based tool boxes and inserts. I'm currently building the MFT-C mobile bench, his plans and ideas are top notch. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Another vote for the big Triton if going into a table. The height adjustment and above table bit changing make it perfect for table mounting. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Depends what you want to use it for. I have, and like, the Record TS-250. It's a great saw if you are predominantly concerned with cutting panels, sheet goods etc. If you are primarily interested in ripping and working with solid timber, I would suggest the Axminster saw - having a good solid...

Trenchless cable/impact moling? Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

The extractor you linked to is commonly referred to as a High pressure, low volume (HPLV) or "vacuum" type. An air flow of 108 litres/second is well within the capabilities of 4" ducting with low losses per metre, I would think it easiest to use a reducer at the bandsaw as you can then use 4"...