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Read many threads about the use of tufnol for router table tops and with a rebuild on the cards thought I'd progress this. I'm going to use 2mm thick tufnol. My only question is about gluing down (to two 18mm MDF sheets 'laminated' together). Some talk of problems but can't find any definitive...

Just what I needed to know right now :shock: The only upside of that is having purchased it at Yandles I can (I think!) go back to them as the purchase 'contract' is with them.

Pretty certain that's what's happened here. I don't really want to resort to chemicals to remove it as it does just look superficial. I guess some more elbow grease required! Disappointed that a new machine comes in this sort of condition. Charnwood not very forthcoming on this or a couple of...

In the process of setting up the new W650 purchased at Yandles and after having cleaned the usual protective gunk off the top noticed that the table appeared to be 'stained'. A good rub with webrax and white spirit removes the heavier deposits but does leave this horrible stained look (the...

Steve, I'm not at all surprised by a fairly down to earth response from the HSE. They do genuinely try to help people make good, safe decisions (I hate the phrase common sense so won't use it!). They rely heavily on risk assessment to help this process, - the trouble is people need to know...

Ended up coming away with a Charnwood W650! Only went for a fiddle and came away nearly £800 lighter (that was the saw plus some other bits). Having looked at the axi 10" earlier this is smaller and will fit in the workshop better, will also do all I want and has a sliding table. Only...

Shane, No it doesn't need 16 amp and yes, - that was my plan! Was just trying to get a sliding table into the deal if I could as well as they can be very useful.

Thanks for all the thoughts. It would appear that in latest management speak we were not comparing apples with apples :D :twisted: I did include the model number in my original post to make it clear which one I was looking at. The 'bigger' 10 " requires a 16 amp supply that I don't have and...

Chems, The SIP comes with a sliding table and is cheaper! On that basis the SIP is potenially better value. However, I'm concerned about the overall value in terms of reliabilty, warranty etc. More thinking methinks! Also doesn't look like SIP are going to be at Yandles and I really want to...

Nearly ready to press the button on buying the axi 10" when my eye was caught by the SIP (01574). Have to say in the past I haven't been impressed with their stuff at the cheaper end of the market, - very chiwanese and it showed. This looks different and from what I've read on this forum those...

Robbie, Do you really want to change from separates to a combination machine? I did and am now in the process of moving back again :roll: Of course it depends on what you do and how you do it but I found the continual changing over and trying to regain previous settings a right royal pain...

It has a 'stop' for some reason that prevents 45. It's only a bolt so easily removed to allow bigger angles. Heaven alone knows why they fit it? :roll:

Wobbly, I picked up a 352E at the last Yandles show as they always have deals. Like you I intend this to be my last bandsaw purchase and so far I've been really pleased with it. Equipped with some tuff saw blades it knocks the socks off anything I've used before. Can be a bit fiddly to set up...

I have posted on this subject before but approaching purchase time thought I'd try again. Having moved away from a P/T I've been looking for a decent surface planer (I'll also be getting a separate thicknesser as well). The only half decent sized machine I've been able to find is axminsters...

Mark, Looks the dogs!! Cracking bit of work, - reckon your Dad would be proud. Mine passed away last year and when I use some of his tools still get a lump in my throat. Having a piece of furniture like that is a great reminder. I'd leave the drawer without hardwear, - it doesn't need it...

I've had exactly the same problem in the past and it was entirely due to the age of the product. It was stored in an airtight container and not used form one year to the next! When finally used (probably 8 plus years from when previously used :oops: ) all that happened was two bits of wood...

Mark, Looks really good. Without wishing to sound impolite I'd be worried out the join between the legs and pedestal even with those brackets. I made a much smaller pedestal table (pedestal-table-wip-finished-t39114.html) and had quite deep mortices. Your table is much bigger and heavier and...

Had my eye on this as I need to replace my recently sold P/T. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0511678665 Made my decision and felt that £270 was about right for a 10 year old machine, - about half the proce of the new version. Always end up wondering how much more I should've bid...

Ray, I had one of these for years and once I spent a couple of hours setting it up it served me well. Countless hours of cutting, - some quite deep. I'd still have it now but an offer to good to refuse on a Startrite made me swap! Sold it to a friend of mine who is very happy with it as well...

I know this technically isn't woodwork (alright, - it isn't woodwork at all!) but it will be when I fit the new mantle etc. SHMBO wants a log burner and I'm in the process of removing the old fireplace and beating out firebricks etc. The resulting opening will need to be rendered to provide a...