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Thanks for the comments. I was using the saw at the weekend, with a new Axminster blade and was doing alright. Now that job's done I think I'll bite the bullet and take that top guide assembly apart - I'm sure I can get it better than it is at the moment. What doesn't show in the picture...

Cheers. The missus already has **** seed oil in the kitchen, but I'll see if "Camellia Tea Oil" is available locally.

Hi, My Electra Beckum bandsaw is easily my biggest tool disappointment. When I originally bought the BAS315 I thought I was getting a near professional quality machine, and it was supposed to be my "good" machine. In fact I struggled with it, with all the bits that were out of square, or not...

I should add that at least Workshop Heaven states their postage policy clearly in their terms and conditions. Many suppliers don't own up until you've registered, created an order and are on the point of committing.

Thanks for the comments, especially the suggestion to use rapeseed oil. I'll do that. I understand the problems for a mail-order business, but from my point of view I know I'd buy loads more from places like Axminster if it wasn't for this postage charge. I think they used to be free P&P on...

Thanks. Funnily enough I had just been looking on their web site, as they do other stuff for corrosion protection, but I thought their P&P prices high. I seem to remember they wanted four pounds something postage, which is a lot on a product that only costs £3.90. I can't confirm that...

Hi, This is so silly, I meant to get some Camellia oil next time I was doing a mail-order. Now I've done my order, and forgot all about it. Anyone know a supplier that doesn't charge silly P&P? Is the stuff that's sold for aromatherapy and/or for Bonsai, the same stuff? This reminds me a...

Thanks for the comments. I've had my bandsaw for a while, and to start with I had a hellish job getting it working right so if Dure Edge had still been around I would be very reluctant to use any other blades. I ordered one from Axminster just to "tide me over" since I was ordering from them...

Hi, Everyone used to recommend Dure Edge, but they seem to have disappeared now. Where's the best place to get decent blades as a hobbyist - ie only ordering one or two at a time? I think I've only ever bought three blades for my saw, but my 1/4" 6 tooth has suddenly gone bad on me - wants...

I should have more confidence. Less than 25 degrees all-in, the angle between the two bevels. Its less than 25, but more than 20.

Sharpening razor blades in a jamjar?

Now you've got me doubting because I can't remember exactly. That knife has a fairly thick parallel blade, and a simple single bevel on each side at the cutting edge, so should be easy to measure, now I'm wondering whether I was measuring only half (ie bevel to opposite face, not bevel to bevel).

That's interesting. I think mine are at the shallow end of that range, and for example my fish knife came from the supplier sharpened to an all-in angle of less than 25 degrees.

Its amazing how many devices are sold for knife sharpening. This is the one that I rigged up myself. It shows some promise, worth redoing with adjustable stops I thnk : (Of course in use I'm using one hand to hold the blade and one to work the hone, but then I wouldn't have a spare hand...

By the way, what do the experts reckon is the correct angle for various types of knives? A very acute angle is easily damaged or blunted, but a very obtuse angle make it difficult to use, for example you can't take a shaving.

Thanks for the comments. I think there's two problems to solve. Firstly to get the knives sharp in the first place, then secondly to resharpen at the same angle so as not to have to do it all over again. Some new, and some neglected knives have the weirdest angles on the edge, which means...

Every now and again I try to have a purge on the kitchen knives, and properly sharpen them. Each time I marvel at how many elements conspire to make it as difficult as possible. (1) relatively soft stainless steel, (2) curved edges (3) all different sizes and shapes (4) flexible blade which...

I've found that that sawdust is carried off by the condensation as it drips off the heat exchanger. Edit - That's assuming a heat-pump machine, goodness knows what'll happen with a desiccant one.

A dehumidifier could be the right solution for you, but you need to make the building as draft proof as possible. From experience with a corrugated roof you will need to check the eaves and the ridge, as many forms of construction leave these unsealed - for example if the ridge piece is a flat...

I've used Ebac, and they seem to be decent pieces of kit. The early one we had was prone to ice-up at moderate temperatures and high RH - the fixed-interval defrost didn't completely clear the ice off the evaporator. Ebac were very decent and swapped it for a newer model with more...