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I got the ProEdge but struggled to get the best out of it on chisels and plane irons because of a number of design issues. It's an extremely well build machine but the platen and square edge jig are difficult to use and, with chisels, the reference edge is the front rather than the back which...

I got this too and found that you need to adjust the platen (with a belt fitted if you really want to get it accurate) so that it touches the compound jig bar when set to 0mm. Once done, a 25mm projection on the honing guide will give you the angles as indicated on the compound jig.

Both sets now sold.

I've replied to both PMs.

Planes now sold.

I am downsizing my workshop so have decided to sell my Axminster ST635 drum sander. This was new from Axminster and has only had hobby use. It is on a simple castor wheel base so it is easy to move around. I'll include a roll of 80, 180 and 220 grit abrasive and the wooden template for...

I am selling a Qiangsheng Luban No 5 jack plane and a No 62 low angle plane. These were purchased from Rutlands. They are used and are sharpened and set up for use. £120 for the pair collected from Harrow, Middlesex of delivery at cost.

This router has been used in a router table. It comes complete with its case, fence, 1/2" and 1/4" collets and guide bush. £90 collected from Harrow, Middlesex or delivery at cost.

I am selling a set of 8 Stanley Sweetheart 750 chisels and a set of 10 Tataki Nomi chisels. Both sets were bought on a whim but never really put to use. The Stanley set has been sharpened but not used. The Japanese chisel set has been sharpened and a couple have had the rings fitted. The two...

It's just a label change - there was something on the Bosch website when it happened stating the 10.8v stuff was changing over to 12v in name only.

Don't forget the Rutlands and Axminster variants of the bench mounted machines. I have had the Rutlands version for a few years now and it has worked flawlessly. It was also the cheapest of this type so do consider it (especially when they have it on one of their offers).

Yes, I'm really pleased with the design and build, especially because I did things as intended from start to finish rather than start cutting corners as I get near the end (the finish is usually one of the things to suffer because I get too impatient to do it properly). I'm glad I chose to use...

I have recently completed this desk and chair set for my son's room. The desk was made to fit in a relatively tight space hence the open design. It's fashioned on an old school desk but is essentially my own design. The chair, whilst also my own design, uses inspiration from many existing...

MFC is like Skoda - it was rubbish in the past so can never be better today :roll: A case of actual quality and perception getting mixed up? I do find it odd that plywood kitchen units are seen as being high quality in comparison to MFC or MDF kitchen units - why not just make them out of...

The TSCE-12R is excellent. I changed to this from the PSA315 panel saw because it was a better fit in my workshop and easier to maintain its accuracy. There is nothing wrong with Chinese or Taiwanese machines as long as you understand that they, like any manufacturer, are building to a price...

Having compared the two when changing the head on my planer thicknesser from the original 3-knife block to a helical head block, I don't think they will become mainstream purely due to the cost of machining the heads. The standard block is a really simply machining exercise and any...

A smaller blade will stop quicker if the motor is braked and will put less start up load on the motor than a larger motor. Neither are really a benefit if the saw is already compliant with stopping time requirements and it doesn't trip the breaker on start up with a larger blade.

I'm selling my Axminster AT6X90BS oscillating belt sander. It's in good condition and includes the stand, auxiliary table and a couple of extra belts. I can also include the wheeled plywood base if needed. It's a very powerful machine so can be used to remove material quickly but, with finer...

I'm selling three routers that I no longer use. These are a Draper Expert twin base router, a Macallister 1500W router and a Makita RTO700CX2 1/4" router set. The Draper and Macallister are in excellent condition and have had little use. The Macallister is ideal for use in a router table...

I've tried again but the messages are stuck in my outbox :? Can you try sending me a message? If that doesn't work then I'll contact a mod for advice.