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Hi all, Seeing as how I had to ask the question recently about Triton gear I thought it was time to share my first impressions of my new kit for others who may be considering it... I decided to go for the Triton due to space constraints - with having no permanent workshop, it was vital for me...

Hi A friend of mine came across an end-grain chopping board online made from Maple and asked if I would be able to reproduce it for her. I unthinkingly said yes, looking forward to my first adventures in hardwood, but now I wonder where to get the timber from? As it's only going to be a...

Ray, your website was very helpful - never really understood how the biscuit jointer and finger jointing attachments worked before. Dust extraction is not needed at the moment as I work outdoors under a tarpaulin over a wooden frame (the joys of not having a garage) although I may get the basic...

Having picked up the Triton saw and router cheap at B&Q I've decided to get the credit card out and get a workcentre! My shopping list so far is... Workcentre 2000 Router Table Height Winder Kit Overhead Router Plate Is there anything else people would recommend or anything I've listed that...

If anybody is still looking, B&Q in Bishopbriggs (Glasgow) have two circular saws and one router left at £112.50 and £98 respectively. I watched the Triton video and ended up with one of each two hours later!!!

I actually went to sort it out yesterday and the 1825 is now out of stock for the foreseeable future. :( I did however see that my local B&Q has a bunch of Triton stuff on sale - that workbench system looks tempting...

that actually helps a lot My main focus will be working with proper woods and only using sheet materials when I have to. Also I tend to buy sheet materials and have them cut to a manageable size at the merchants. With that in mind, i think i will go with the better of the Ryobi saws and with...

Why do you say a circular saw/guide rail would be better for cross cuts? Just asking as everyone seems to have different advice regarding what to use for cross cuts. I have seen one articles recommending a bandsaw for ripping and table saw for cross cuts. And yet other people recommended a...

Hi and thanks for the replies. The more time I spend thinking about it, the more the 1825 tempts me - the fold away stand would be a godsend also as I am limited for secure space to store tools and machines. As for what I want to make... I am really just starting out at the moment - taking on...

Having done a search on the above table saw on this forum and found some reference to it I have yet to find any real reviews or users views on the saw. I have been looking for a table saw in the £200 range and, with a useful trade discount through my work, can get this one for around £140. I...

I think the point is, and it does appear to be missed quite often, that many people can spare time and effort whereas money is a bit tighter. For many people, the idea of putting in a few hours fettling to get a reasonable tool out of a £17 plane is by far preferable to spending over £100 or...

As an inner city flat dweller, a workshop in a garage/shed is not an option for me and my woodwork is rapidly outgrowing the (now empty) dining room. As such I was considering trying to rent a lock-up or garage to create a workshop in. Has anyone experience in doing this? Would you trust a...

I was in a similar position not so long ago so here's my list (I might go over ten but in the order I bought them...) Crosscut Saw Drill (Cordless - although corded would have been cheaper had it not been the local stores closing down clearance) Tenon Saw Combination Square Marking Knife Low...

Thanks for all the replies... Based on the general consensus here of bandsaw first, I looked around and managed to find a second hand Rexon BS-10SA bandsaw in really good condition for £70. Figured now I can save the other £180 until I can add a bit more and get a planer thicknesser or table...

Hi A bit of a newbie question this but... What would people recommend as the first woodworking machine (i.e. bandsaw, table saw, planer etc.)? I already have the normal range of hand tools and power tools but have decided to try and speed things up/make it easier by getting some workshop...