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I can recommend the Makita if its as good as the cheaper and lighter [now long since updated] 1901. I bought one about 20 years when I had to make and fit a couple of bay windows for the late mother in law. I wanted something to plane the bows out of the larger sawn stuff I was using before...

We empty our woodburners in the lounge and dining room into a galvanised bucket. This is left outside, and then the next day when sure on no hot embers its into the bin. If the the ash is free of old nails etc you can use it in the garden. Colin

Fromey, the only way to avoid cupped material if you wish to avoid many hours of hand planing is going to be a planer thicknesser. I appreciate your lack of space and how compact the Axi thicknessers are, but how about a compact planer thicknesser with a very similar footprint. My first planer...

Just type Wealden into the forum search bar. I think you will find the answer to your question. Colin

Medite? do an ultra lite mdf. I don't think it is available as MR though. I can lift a sheet of 18mm with one hand. It is lightweight. Why not contact specialist conversion companies for advice, or if they will not give it a sheet material supplier. Silvermans have several depots I believe, or...

Why not Moisture Resistant mdf. It is stable, readily available and would cope with any dampness in the van. Coli,

Traditional oil based paints are a barrier to moisture. Modern water based paints are to a certain extent breathable and allow the passage of moisture. The number of coats applied can and will however inhibit this breatability and I do recall some manufacturers specifying an ideal number. When...

When my Startrite arrived last year I opened the cardboard box to find a quickly assembled purpose built cheap pallet. Bandsaw lieing on its back strapped into place. Table unbolted and bubble wrapped with fence and mitre/cross square, external switch-box unbolted bubble wrapped and folded into...

In theory yes, [I can think of something else very important that shrinks in the cold], but its the moisture content that counts with wood. Colin

I was going to make a guess on the planer being in excess of 700 kilos. Colin

If you want to use it as a static linisher why not go 2nd hand and buy a seperate purpose made machine along with a belt sander. As regards the Makita, I am on my 2nd 9403. I am guessing the first was over 30 years old when I handed it on to a friend. It was old when I bought it in a repaired...

Contact Hammer/Felder in Milton Keynes. They often have 2nd hand, trade-in, ex demo machines. I was looking for a 12" planer thicknesser last year and ended up getting a 1 2month old Startrite from them at a very nice price. Colin

I bought a new Grey/white 352E just over 2 years ago for less than £800 inc vat, delivery and a couple of blades. The machine is of Chineese origin, although you would be very hard pressed to tell. I am pleased with its performance, it being accurate, quiet and capable of working to the limits...

I got mine from IronMongery Direct, although I am sure any good old fashioned Ironmonger / door furniture suppliers should be able to help. http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Prod ... _Off_Hinge Colin

I think tuning of a new machine is something we all have to endure, although a bit annoying after spending our hard earned cash and waiting for van man to appear with that big heavy box. Axminster and dubious quality has been mentioned a fair bit on this site, as has first class after sales , so...

I have also used Wealden since mid 80's. If they make it I buy it. Quality, price and service are always v.good. I use Axminster if its on offer, and Trend only if its a profile that Wealden do not manufacture. Colin

I ended up with a Trend blade for my Radial arm saw. I had looked at lots different makes at different prices. I currently have other makes such as Freud and CMT. I am pleased with the blade and the price. When the time comes I would buy another blade of this make. Colin

Froggy, try parcels2go. They contract out deliveries to different couriers. I used the service on a radial arm saw from Essex to Newcastle for £18? I've typed your weight and sizes into the website and for an economy 3+ days service they come out at £25 + vat going via UPS. You may want to...

I have just come across the Scheppach dmt 450. It looks the same as the JET and Axminster equivalents, but the close up photos show a better finish than the Axi. Anybody out there come across one of these? Colin

I have avoided the "need" to buy a woodwork lathe for many years. I am not attracted to turning items for the love of it, but do so occasionally when need arises for the cabinet and joinery work I prefer. My question is am I thinking along the correct lines in looking out for a 2nd hand Record...