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    Desktop Laser Engraver/Cutter.

    Will check that site out - Thanks
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    Desktop Laser Engraver/Cutter.

    Hi Folks, not sure if this the correct forum to post this on - but here goes.....I want to start to add other features to wood working projects I have in mind, and this requires a laser engraver- . I know sod all about them - but love what you can achieve with a simple desktop version ( Under...
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    Watkins AGS 10 - gap between worm & racked quadrant for rise

    Hi- I have the exact same model- but like whats all ready been said by RobinBHM I would download the manual - I would then give it a good clean and - if that does not cure it- maybe start a dismantle - I don't think there is much to them and the instruction manual is quite informative.
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    What wood glue do you use? (merged)

    Well Personally I would use PVA - good open time, Strong, dries clear, but best to make sure you remove any excess before it dries - oh and its and cheap! then again- Cascamite is a great option too.. :)
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    What wood glue do you use? (merged)

    All depends on what wood you are gluing - Joints/Venner/ and conditions you are gluing up in and were is the piece going to be placed - indoor / out door. I like Hide glue for veneer - and PVA and Cascamite for joints-I have used Polyurethane glues too which I find are great for Joinery work...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Thanks Terry, your extraction seems spot on- that link you gave too- Duct store- I will will order all my bits off them- Actually I think they seem cheaper for everything I need- going back in workshop now to do a final measure up - then put order in today or Monday - thanks again mate.
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Hi All Well, just a update.. and more questions. Ok so I went from The Axminster CT 90 H - actually had to take the one off the floor. They were getting more in- but not sure when the filters would in- Anyhow also got the Jet AfS 500…so now the ducting - now I will be taking the Extractor to the...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Hi Terry - yes I will be moving the DX to the machines when in use - I can make my wadkin Panel saw at any size port- as it dosent have any at present see mikefabs post. Also Ill take on board what yu have said and others have said about the size of the hoses involved. I think as screw painting...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Hi All, just thought Id let you know were I am at- So went to Axminster today ( I love that shop - spend too many hours wishing I had lots more money - and a bigger workshop!) Anyhow all the staff very helpful and freindly. Well today I bought 3 saw blades - Ripping, Fine - for particle boards...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Great Idea! - I never new - I was missing a "Guard" for the motor till I seen your machine - I also do plastic fabrication- so I will make the whole guard and Dust port and do exactly same- Thanks :) - also just noticed your Saw is on Castor base- is this the same as Axminster sell - also how...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Still not made it to Axminster yet..but will be going Tuesday - ( They have Wood turning demos on thee too on Tuesdays) Anyhow ..will let you all know what info I glean from them and what recommendations - In the mean time...another question - I have an old wadkin Panel saw AG10 - now for those...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    And so the search goes on.... I think with all the information I have had- and what I actually want- I am going to have to go just with a "shop bought" unit. I have to way up the pros and cons as it were. While in the workshop - I reckon most of the time I will be producing "Dust and Chips" (...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Believe me I have been on Ebay, Gumtree, Preloved - yep If I can get one at a good price- and obviously not to far so I can pick up - I will. :) And as some has said- a torch is a great way of determining what dust is left in the air - ( and god do I remember seeing that dust cloud when the...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Thanks Pac1 - Wow - I didn't realise choosing the right Extractor is quite scientific - all makes sense. So what you are saying - I think - I would be able to forget about the Air Filter and use the money I was going to spend on that- towards a better Dust/Chip extractor, as that should do the...
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Thanks for the quick reply woodpig - I had a quick look at the CamVac before on the web - will go back and have a read about them now
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    Pen Turning Advice Please

    Hi Folks, Looking for advice for pen turning. What would you suggest is the best "Kit" to get. - Mandrel etc, Never done any pen turning so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks :)
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    Best Dust/Chip extractors for small workshop - Advice Please

    Hi Folks, Looking for advice on buying a Dust/chip extractor and Air Filter. I have my garage converted to a workshop - its approx 16' x 14' and ceiling height around 8' . Machinery I have Planer Thicknessser, Wadkin Panel Saw, Bandsaw, Lathe, Also be adding small spindle moulder or Router...
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    Wadkin Paint

    Cheers Matt- called them - and same as everybody else- they can mix the colour no problem- BUT not in a hammer finish - I think my search is now coming to a end and finally have to given in to a "near enough colour" I am totally gobsmacked why none of the big boys do not have this paint...
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    Refinishing teak G plan sideboard

    Hi . you have a few options - dry strip - just using scrapers - cabinet scrapers and different grades of paper with orbital sander - or a lot easier - Paint/lacquer striper - preflebly industrial strength you can buy at any good supplies ( I use North West coatings in Liverpool) tools with...
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    Wadkin Paint

    Anyone???
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