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Even if Axi will repair it the shipping costs might cost more than the sander Might look at a better model. Thanks for the input. Ian

The point of the post was to see if anyone had similar issues and there seems to be. Maybe you should read the post, reading also takes practise. Ian

Hi I purchased the axminster palm sander about a year ago but for one reason or another I didn't use it much until now. The problem I have is when I switch it on and place it onto the wood it is very hard to control, I find I have to tip it onto the front edge to control it but this is too...

I use one piece of MDF and have done for years ( as recommended by Pat Warner http://www.patwarner.com/ ). I started out with the insert setup thinking this was the way to go but always found the workpiece could easily snag In in the various holes or even the join between the table and insert...

Thanks guys The guy on ebay said he would send a few offcuts to try out so it will at least give me and idea. Ian

Hi Anyone have any experience working with shagreen? I have been asked to make a box covered in shagreen and was wanting to know about some techniques and what type of glue / finish to use. I have sourced some hides and am quite keen to take on the challenge but need some help. Or perhaps...

Thanks guys for the help. Yes thats the stuff Ian I will order shortly. Cheers Ian

Anyone know where to buy this in the uk, I want the flakes so I can mix my own. I know you can get white polish but this is premixed. Cheers Ian

Anyone have this book and are wanting to sell it? If so sent me a PM. Cheers Ian

I placed an order with this guy before xmas and everything was ok at the beginning good response to emails but when I placed the order he stopped responding, they eventually arrived. I can safely say I will never order again from makermarks. Ian

Great! Thanks Dave thats means on my breaks I can model my designs (hehe) I am now a happy man Ian ps sorry for double posting

Hi I have been working on a model on my PC and have got access to a mac in my other job(the one that pays the bills) I was wondering if it was possible to work on the model on the MAC? Would I have to convert the file first? Cheers Ian

Thanks guys Will have a go when i'm finished the model. Ian

Hi I was just wondering when you have completed a model how do you explode it. I mean i've seen some projects in exploded form and was wanting to know how to do it. cheers Ian

Ok thanks guys I think I might try to sell of the lathe and go for a small metal one. Cheers Ian

Thanks Jason Ian

Hi Has anyone converted their wood lathe for metal turning? I have a axminster 900 lathe and was looking to hopefully use it for accurate metal turning. Any advice would be great. Cheers Ian PS and a happy new year to all

Will do wizer but may take a while before I get around to do exactly what I want. Ian

Hi Guys Like I said in my last post I went for a warco WM-16 mill. I received it the other day and what a piece of kit, the machine was supplied ready with only some cleaning up needed, one small problem with the digital depth gauge but emailed them and their sending a replacement. So I want...

Thanks Guys Will start asking santa for some tooling. :) Ian