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Thanks - Dave and Gill - just been out to the shop and that was indeed the cause of the problem. I can't believe I forgot that because I used to know that - but the Rexon has been mothballed whilst my workshop has been out of service. Must be getting old!!! Not sure what I'd do without the...

I bought this second hand about five years ago and it was working quite well but its sat unused for the last three years. I just moved it into my new workshop but it doesn't seem to work aswell - I'm a complete novice with a scroll saw - although I made some letter book ends - but I remember it...

Has anyone built a crib or rocker for a baby? We have a new arrival expected in February so I need to start work soon but I'm looking for some inspiration. I'm not sure I'm going to make a cot, but a rocking crib would be a start. Any photos would be appreciated

Don't worry - didn't buy it in the end.

I'm looking at a Record CL136 (second hand) as a first lathe for a completely novice woodturner. Is it any good as a starter lathe? Can I turn small bowls/plates on it (if I ever got that good)?

Good point - just been out to the shop and moved the bookcase!!

Yes - fridge is very handy - beer/mil for tea etc and the sink for washing glue pots etc. There is a wc/shower room behind the sink so I could last for months out there - in a an emergency!!!

A few more shots of the new workshop - not quite finished as awaiting the ducting for the dust extraction and a few other bits and pieces - the bandsaw has now gone in along with the Dewalt 712 mitre saw. The view from the workshop

I use the Trend Airshield - it can be a little heavy after a while, but for short doses of an hour or so, I find it very effective.

I use my local through YP and get a discount as a regular customer as I order so many.

very nice - lovely and traditional.

And that's the first one for ages - I remember there being loads on back in 2002/2003.

All sorted - found one a couple of villages away thanks to the above links - ready by tuesday.

Ok - thanks - sorry I sent a pm in case you missed the posting. Please ignore.

Wizer - any ideas if they do them while you wait as I happen to be near Bedford tomorrow morning?

I have some resharpenable planer blades off a HC260M and I wanted to get them professionally sharpened so they are even. What sort of shop/company sharpens planer blades? I've googled with no joy.

Looks identical to a board of afromosia I had.

Just bid on a Stanley No 4 on an auction site - thanks for the tips

Thanks - just what I was asking about!! Cheers!

Jealous! Jealous! Jealous! Why oh why did we move away from Somerset?!