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Search for bandsaw tyres on the internet, I had to buy from the USA for the tyres on my Jet. I used BAND SAW TIRE WAREHOUSE | eBay Stores on eBay, great service. I doubt that cleaning and using contact adhesive would work.

Not a problem. All wood will crack at the end grain like this.

I can recommend this vice, works well and as with a lot of my vices and some machines, attached to a hardwood or ply base that can be clamped to any surface. Saves worktop space.

I take the heavy ones, they last longer outside, or so I think

Finally got around to giving this a go. 40mm thick oak, old 2.5tpi rip saw properly set and sharpened. Timed without any pre cut, I find I can start off quick and within 5 strokes I am cutting the full length of the saw. 85cm length. The first was 2.20 mins and the second was 1.49 minutes. If I...

I you can buy a wide board that is quarter sawn, this will eliminate any warping.

The diamond cards are best as they are so thin. Ideally 600 grit and above, so little and often. I have not sent any router bits away to be sharpened for over 20 years, as when I did they took so much off I only had enough TC remaining for one maybe 2 more sharpenings. Remove all the resin and...

Could you give me details because a bike frame exceeds their size limits and needs to be under 20kg, postage is a vast expense for me

Ive had ash, before dieback that was so brittle it was useless and all the legs on my stool broke. The round wood holly I have used is incredibly strong. If in doubt do some load bearing tests. If rot gets in then yes it is brittle.

I got an axminster one years ago, they are more expensive. Wish I bought one or two maybe even three decades before. tempted just to buy the Record one now.

It great when this happens. I had an issue with my Yorkleen extractor. Emailed and was told to ring back, very helpful and I really appreciate the fact they make their machines in such a way that every part is replaceable and they keep stock for decades old machines. Made in Britain and...

Even blunt blades work well in frame saws. I use 4 inch wide blades to make double handled push knives to make the birds in my avatar, probably over a hundred or so now.

Atoma 120 grit diamond plate, its about the fastest bench stone to remove metal. I have always needed coarser stones as I do not want to spend for ever rubbing away with a 800grit or whatever stone. Big tip, do not go right to the edge but just back from it, that way you will not have to worry...

That is a fibre laser made for the engraving or cutting of metal. Not suitable for wood, mainly because of its limited area of engrave, usually up to 6 inches or so, unless you spend many 1000s or 10,000s of £

the A40640, cut speed 5 mm/sec 70% power about 2 to 4 passes depending on thickness of the hardwood. also Keith 66 I am looking at the Omtech Mid range for my next machine which is CO2 and does have backup.

I got a NEJE master 2s plus before christmas, took minutes to put together and using with Lightburn. Impressed by the build quality. Not fast, as it is a diode but as but have been cutting out 6mm hardwoods on it and lots of engraving. About £360 including customs fees direct from NEJE. I got...

Are there any people on this form who have made or make coasters, how do you finish them ? I will have a look, I have also seen some very high prices for specialist epoxy finishes and glues.

For much of my career I have used simple finishes, oils and waxes. I now need something that can stand up to heat and liquids for pot stands and coasters. I do not have spray equipment. What do you use and, what withstands wet and hot conditions and is easy to apply?

I have plenty of branches and logs that have not split, I just leave them in the workshop for years to dry. Slow and steady is the answer and I would say that you did not dry this log long enough, cherry has a splitting and warping nature, so let it dry for years. Oct 2021 is not long enough...

Some lovely wood. Ash is an easy wood, I have lots of 'rotten' ash that I make small stuff out of, hearts and other ornaments. The lump in pic 5 has some amazing figure and once polished up will do you proud, not not throw this away!!!! I would use this for box lids etc or other small work that...