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Hi All I'm looking at the Axi 118CE but can't get my head around the 100hrs a year for the craft range that's silly small for a hobbyist especially if planning on spending £650 at least. What are they saying that is most likely to fail. I've got the Charnwood W790 but it's got the bag not...

Hi Mock What have been your thoughts on said purchase, I'm considering at the mo. Don't like the 100hrs a year bit. Geoff

Which photo Tanglefoot20? I emailed the tree surgeon to see what they said. 1 & 1a = Willow 2 & 2a = Maybe sycamore 3 & 3a = London Plane 5 & 5a = Sycamore

Thanks all will try and post some better end grain photos.

Maybe sycamore? Which photo??

Hi All Local tree surgeons allowed me free pick of there mixed pile. Here's photos of the one i don't know Any help would be much appreciated. End grain of log is previous photo (if that makes sense)!!!! I think log4 is Ash. Interested to find out what #5 is Geoff

Nobody got one or know of anyone?

Hi All Rutlands are selling this item for £70 + P+P Wondering if anyone owns one and there thoughts. I have a Dewalt DWE7491 job-site T/S and the table runners are 19.4mm(0.763"), I thought I read this only works for 19.05mm(3/4") but can't seem find this info now. Currently using a Wedgie sled...

There's plenty of small engineering companies here in the uk who would love this kind of contract. The really large companies have gone for good, but the skill base is still there for now at least.

Have you tried Fleabay, I've bought cheap chinese carbide and they do an ok job in end grain!!

I've used cutting solutions and been very happy. Not the cheapest, but loads of carbide for the cutter grinders to work with. Doug Perry has always been very helpful when I've needed a question answering.

I buy my blades from Cutting Solutions, not the cheapest but there is lots of carbide there to be re-sharpened. Drop them an email very helpful, don't know how up to date the web-site is!!!

I have the Metabo HC260c and have just had to purchase a new belt (about £25 incl P+P). When comparing the two belts I thought I'd been sent the wrong replacement. But went ahead and fitted replacement, wow. I did ask Metabo if there is adjustment on this belt and there isn't ? I think I...

Izzy Swann also has vids on YouTube. There's plenty of ideas, some more practical than others for you needs.

I've got the Metabo HC260c which is the same as the PT. The fence in planing mode has to checked each time you use it for square. Thicknessing is ok. I would like to change to spiral cutter head, maybe one day.

I've got the Trend https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trend-Snappy-TCT-Metric-Screw-Countersink-and-Depth-Stop-4mm/164617322849?epid=1406262063&hash=item2653f50161:g:pm0AAOSwxMVfKZXq and also the 5mm version, I find once set that's it and they don't damage the surface. Not cheap but cheaper than...

As to drying rough turned bowls have a search on YT for ' A quick and Cheap Drying Box for Bowl Blanks'. The video is by Rick Morris.

Hi I've got the Record Ac400 and haven't had any problems (touch wood). The record, Wen and Rutlands version all seem to have come from the same factory. Just wish I could find the outer filters a bit cheaper, I do vac out to make them last longer(I know cheap skate). Hope this helps

Which Camvac Dave