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When I've done this in the past I've held the lipping in place with a few 18g brads while the glue goes off. The holes are so small that filled with suitably coloured wax you can't see them. Means you can trim straight away. I also prefer to make the lipping a much closer fit and trim with a...

Hmm, this is a classic case of combined power though isn't it. If you knew everyone was going to do it, then it would be highly effective. If I try and do it on my own I just end up looking like a nutjob and not getting anywhere! Ed

I hear what you're saying about consumer power Woodsworth, but I'm not sure how practically it would result in me buying the saw I want. If I walk into Axminster tomorrow and tell them I've decided the saw is only worth £700 and thats my final offer, I imagine that after they've stopped...

I'm not really waiting for it - as I recall it was December 08 when they did the last one, so I don't think its something thats coming again in a rush. If I have a rush of blood to the head this weekend I may place an order! Ed

Not sure which models you're referring to, but thats certainly not my experience with the one I have. Ed

Yes, I looked back at some old posts from people who had bought this saw a couple of years ago and they seemed to be paying about £200 less than it is now. Funny thing is in my industry (construction) we are tendering jobs at probably 20% less than a couple of years ago, yet machinery seems to...

John I've never used an aluminium primer before - is there a particular benefit over a regular 'paint' primer? (windows looks good btw) Ed

At £1700 they'll have to keep it I'm afraid....

Completely missed the PM - what happened to the notification pop up on this site? Anyway, thanks for the tip. It certainly looks like the same model, although I notice theres an unmet reserve on it. Collection not really an option for me either. Thanks for thinking of me though. Ed

I have the Axminster AP5300 which is excellent. It has good size capacity and has never seemed to be to be lacking in power. I looked at all the options you have mentioned 12 months ago and decided this was the best one. I can see no need to get into 3 phase - you can get all the power you need...

8-[ I hope it stands inspection by the assembled great and good... Have a good day all, its just to far for me. Ed

If I reach a conclusion, there'll be a Kity 419 (French version) for sale. Ed

A useful summary there - thanks Mike. Personally I do want the sliding table, so it still looks like the Axminster is a strong contender. The other big factor in my thinking is that Axminster are a known quantity to me - over the years I have bought loads from them and always had what I...

Yes the weight is a consideration for me as well. I just dug out the Structural Engineers calcs for my first floor and I'm OK (just). Ed

I'm OK with the space thing thankfully. Ed

I should have been clearer; I have a 1200 X1200 outfeed and assembly table now, that I would transfer onto any new saw I bought. Thats the reason for not needing the rear table supplied, not because I don't think you need one. Ed

When I say fabricated sheet, I meant steel not chipboard. Yes it does have the micro adjuster, which once the bloke in the shop had screwed it back on worked very well. I thought for the money the sliding table was really good. Cast brackets and table and reasonable bearings running on the...

Other thing I forgot is that the fence seems excellent. Glides really well, locks positively and comes with a short sub-fence. Ed

I would want the sliding table, so the Axminster is probably the best deal. Theres nothing wrong with the rear table - its fabricated sheet, rather than cast and is just a bit agricultural thats all. Ed

I called in at Nuneaton this morning to have a close look at this saw and was really impressed. This is the machine thats basically the same as the popular SIP model. Looks to be really substantial and well made. The sliding table looks good too. Only thing a bit poor is the rear take-off...