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Thanks everyone for your replies. Looks like I shouldn't jump in too fast here! I have now read the full Bill Pentz discussion (should have done that first, really) and found it pretty scary. I'm not at all sure, though, that I can go the full hog with 6" ducting, 3hp motors etc. in my 20 sq...

I'm looking for a dust extractor to suit my soon-to-arrive Jet 18" bandsaw, plus tablesaw and P/T when I get around to buying them. Ideally, I want a chip collector with fine filter capability. It's a small workshop and the extractor must be reasonably compact, fairly quiet to keep the...

Hi Jim I've spoken to Makita on a few occasions and they've been very helpful, but I was only asking for information, so it cost them nothing. Their website is appalling and, FWIW, I often look at the Canadian Makita site if I want manuals or pictures with decent resolution. Not sure if that's...

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Marko Makita's UK website is appalling, but their Canadian website is excellent and has manuals for most products. I have the PDF manual for the KP0810 planer; it's not great but may be of help, so PM me with your email address if you'd like me to send it. Duncan

Paul Triton make/made a jigsaw mounting plate to do pretty much what you're asking for, complete with a simple blade steady (blocks of wood either side of the blade). The plate is a compromise but I find it handy on occasion. It wouldn't be too difficult to make up something similar, or...

Stuart The Woodworking Centre in Northants had both the 2000W and the 1400W on the shelf when I was over there a couple of days ago: www.woodworkingcentreshop.co.uk/acatalo ... Tools.html. Not discounted, though. Duncan

Rod, I posted this back in December. I have 5' high frequency fluorescents in my shed. Instant start-up, no hum, no stationary machinery effect, and - best of all they only cost £10.57 from B&Q: Eterna Fluorescent Batten 58W D109 White (H)85mm x (W)1523mm. (EAN:5013845013826) Be careful...

Hi Matt The letter in a V-belt designation refers to it's cross-section size, the smallest usually being Z, then A, B, C, and D in order of increasing size. The two digits refer to the inside length in inches. So, for example, A20 has an A profile 13mm wide on the outside, 8mm deep, and is...

Bluezephyr If the morticer has an induction motor, as I would expect, it will take 6 to 8 times full load current when starting - even off load. Duncan

I have 5' high frequency fluorescents in my shed. Instant start-up, no hum, no stationary machinery effect, and - best of all they only cost £10.57 from B&Q: Eterna Fluorescent Batten 58W D109 White (H)85mm x (W)1523mm. (EAN:5013845013826) Be careful though, they don't have diffusers and the...

Hi everyone. Not sure just what Sarah's got this time, but on the previous occasion I picked up an Emir school bench, 1200mm square with four vices. It makes an excellent general purpose work/storage bench, although it's no longer flat and it's quite low. I can't plane it flat as there are...

Hi Guys I don't know much about beech or benches but this link is quite interesting: http://www.emir.co.uk/pages/beech_bench.aspx Thanks for the forum, it's great for someone like me who is very much in the early stage of learning about woodwork. Duncan

There's been some correspondence about B & Q offloading Triton power tools cheap. Members may like to know that Northampton B & Q have four Triton TSA001 235mm circular saws on the shelf at £112.50. They are at: Nene Valley Retail Park, Towcester Road Northampton NN1 1ET Tel: 01604 823100 Too...