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Keith, I have some experience which you may find useful. I owned an 8" TS2000 Sheppach saw for some years. It was good for light work, but I often found it a little undersized. I was making mainly boxes and small cabinets, but would have liked something a bit bigger for items of furniture. It...

I bought a cheap biscuit jointer (Freud) for occasional use and have regretted it ever since. Not to put too fine a point on it, it's a piece of cr*p. I've sworn at it for years and now finally broken it. Grit your teeth and buy the best you can afford. Pete

Two thicknesses of 18mm mdf will be fine. Mine is made like this and finished with Liberon finishing oil. It has lasted for years, as have several benchtops which I finished the same way, although I'm not a commercial workshop. It may not be suitable if you are giving it very heavy use. I've...

I too have a copy. I particularly enjoy the chapter on aeroplane construction, although I've yet to put that to any practical use. I recently made a patternmaker's chest based on the drawings in the toolbox section. Pete

I switched off after 10 seconds. Frankly, life's too short. Pete

What a grand day out! I can't really do more than echo what's already been said: huge thanks to Roger for organising and to Chris for hosting. Thanks also to those who provided the demonstrations and who were open, friendly and patient to a man, and it was good to meet and put faces to other...

You obviously need one of these :wink: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.a ... at=1,42401 Pete

Does anyone know when they will be putting the gang saw extension kit on the market? I have to fret some guitar fingerboards and it's going to save so much time cutting all the slots in one go. Pete

Bad news all round. It's using all the oxygen, it's poisoning you, it's producing copious amounts of moisture which will rust your tools and machinery and (I assume you're doing woodwork in your (wooden?) shed) it's a massive fire risk. A brand new heater of the same type will do exactly the...

Hi Cheerup If you are still looking for a solution to your vibration problems, can I suggest an alternative approach? I have owned and used quite a few small bandsaws, and most of them shook like a wet dog if not properly supported. Before replacing any more parts, aligning wheels and adjusting...

So I pick up the phone. There's a delay on the line which tells me the call is coming from a long way away. I hear a voice speaking with a strong Indian accent... Him: 'Hello, is that Mr. H?' Me: 'Hello' Him: 'Hello Mr. H' Me: 'Hello' Him: 'Hello Mr. H' Me: 'Hello' Him: 'Are you deaf or...

gwr, I don't want to take the thread off topic - I'll PM you. Pete

Yeah, that's a nuisance isn't it? I've just set up a small workshop. I couldn't run to Hammer, although I did speak to them briefly. I ended up getting the machines I needed from Charnwood all in one go. All in stock; delivered next day :shock: Not as good as Hammer but they will do what I...

John Makepeace, for one. If you wanted to commission something particularly grand, I suspect you could get well into six figures. There are many makers out there producing stunning pieces to commission. In my experience, the people who spend their money on this kind of work do not like to crow...

I would very much like to come along to this, if you have a place left. I'd be driving up from Southampton; happy to give anyone a lift from here (and back, if they behave themselves;)). Pete

You got that right. Pete

I spent several years using 1/8" blades for cutting letters and logos for signage, exhibition and display. You will struggle to get round 6mm dia with that size without nibbling your way round, if you see what I mean. I used to buy 100 foot coils from Starrett and silver solder my own blades...

Only 15 minutes left on this auction as I type, but perhaps you have just enough time to pop round to the seller and ask him yourself. As you both appear to live in Wrexham. :wink: Although, judging from the description on ebay, the seller doesn't seem to know too much about it either...