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I had issues with a similar Axminster pillar drill, a lot of vibration as it was running and other bits. I had to drill, as I recall, a number of 9mm holes in wood. They came out at 10mm. I have to say that Axminster were very good, they offered to collect it and refund, but I think they miss...

That will do it, brilliant :D

Horses for courses? I think this is aimed at the really casual DIY'er. And I haven't checked, but maybe it's cheaper to buy the accessory than it is the whole machine. Mind you, with the price of batteries on standard cordless power tools, the body only is starting to become the accessory to...

I didn't think of that. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll remember that for next time.

There's an idea! Yes, I will try that before going down the dedicated metal off cut saw. I don't know how soft the brass tube is going to be, but it's certainly worth a try. Thanks

As I said, I posted this under another heading, but thanks for all the replies here as well. What is clear is that this route is a risky one, so I am going to either buy or hire a dedicated metal chop off saw. There's a Sealey for £70 or hire one for the day at £30. And I get to keep my...

Thanks for the warnings as well. I was hoping that there would be a blade like you get in an angle grinder available and I was going to create a jig to hold the tubing firm. I approach this with trepidation and I think that the dedicated cut off saw suggested is the way forward. I didn't know...

Aah, that might do it, thanks.

I have just posted this under another forum section then saw this forum section, so ..... I have got to cut up lengths of 1/2" hollow brass tube. A lot of them! I am trying to find a 184mm diameter - 16mm bore circular saw blade but I am Googled out. I have found a Trend one that cuts alloy...

I have got to cut up lengths of 1/2" hollow brass tube. A lot of them! I am trying to find a 184mm diameter - 16mm bore circular saw blade but I am Googled out. I have found a Trend one that cuts alloy, but that is as close as I can get. Has anyone got any advice please?

Hi Mike I know nothing about wayleave, but that bug thing on your profile is really cool, it had me fooled :D

In the past I have put down a lot (by my standards) go oak T&G. I got it all from Champions timber, and the prices at the time were good. It is all special order, but they might be worth a bell & haggle.

Hello Marty and welcome too! I've not been here too long myself. It's turning out to be a really nice forum with sensible and helpful people.

Yes, Worcester Bosch from my experience (as a user, not a fitter) Oh, and watch out for the quotes. The highest quote we got was £14,500 and another for £11,000. We settled for around £2500 in the end. Mind you, we live in the South East, too many clowns around here :roll:

You know, there must be a TV series here. Love it :D

+1. But hey, the internet is easy to search for better prices, it's up to Axminster what they want to charge

It looks very similar to the sorts of things in my box of bits that I have no idea where they came from or why I have them. So, I just leave the bits in the box on the basis that one day I might suddenly remember.

I got caught like this once. It was a largish second hand pet food container that I stated collection only. It was won for the princely sum of £2.65! I then received a message from the winning bidder that he would send a courier, but could I wrap it up in black bin liners and tape otherwise...

Thanks for the replies, very helpful.

What a brilliant way of summing it up. I was about to write a book!