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Hi, Does anyone know who imported the parts from the States to enable a dado head to be used. I've been looking into this and from the parts list in the manual, it seems as though all you need to do is buy the arbor shaft that is fitted to U.S versions. The bearings are the same part numbers...

I've just returned an Electra Beckum bas 316. I'd steer clear of them when you decide to buy one. Poor. cheers, jonny.

Hi Scott, Good choice mate, I've had the saw for a month now and can say you made the right decision. The sliding table on my saw has just been swapped today for the fixed left wing instead. I've decided to make a panel cutting gauge instead of it because it was giving me a little grief with...

Hi L.E, As long as you have the riving knife fitted to your saw and fix a feather board just in front of the blade, you should have no trouble ripping the 6 mm widths that you want. You should also have a roller stand or outfeed table to take the thin lengths or else as others have pointed out...

Hello Phill, I have some of the sash cramps from Axminster that you mean, the quality of them is exellent. If your not familiar with record 138's and they were painted blue you could be fooled into thinking they were them. The oly difference is mall nut's and bolts to fix the heads...

Avoid Machine Mart like the plague! Getting your money is top priority for them, Refunding for faulty goods (especially the professional brands) is avoided like the plague by them! cheers, jonny.

Hello all, Where i live in Sheffield, there are numerous small engineering firms which are all precision machining shops. Any one of these would gladly grind up a straight edge for cash in hand i supose. You could also look up any firms that advertise themselves as manufcturers of...

Hello, Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to offer their advice and help. The info from woodshavings has really assured me that I do have a right to a refund and don't have to accept anything else. The latest update on the situation is I spoke to the chief engineer (i think...

"ALLOy, ALLOy,ALLOy"! Wonderful machining, makes a real change to see an aluminum unit so well made. cheers, jonny.

Hello Trev, Thank you for your words of support with reguards to my situation. Machine mart seem to have a way of suggesting that i'm the one who is in the wrong and on my first telephone conversation with their engineer, he thought that the reason for me returning the saw was...

Hi Losos, Your right in what you say, the supplier does have the right to inspect the machine by their engineers. I agreed to this and thought that it was a fair and right thing to do. Their so called engineers have now looked at the machine and in their words it is a part that is...

Well Done! You really have been up to some WOOD work havn't you! cheers, jonny.

HI, Can you use some small stretcher plates by firstly routing a small recess for them to sit flush, (just like a door hinge sits flush) you would have to bend down to see them. cheers, jonny.

Hello all, It is also worth noting that if you intend to do some grinding/linishing of materials which can cause sparks, any extractor system connected to the machine should be disconected. As well as potential fire risk, you also run the risk of an explosion occuring. Sawdust can explode...

Exellent contrast on such an unusual piece. V. Good.

Hi Mik, NICE PIECE! wormy chestnut? or tiger oak?

Hello WHW, Have you tried using a really small bit first? I can't understand why they won't drill. A good quality masonry bit should cope with most types of stone or rock but having said that, I haven't ever tried drilling pebbles so they must be real tough nuts to crack. I'd be interested to...

Hello Soapy, (look forward to your contributions) jonny.

Hi Mike, there are several manufacturers now making the radial arm drills, ferm,rexon,axminsters perform and scheppach etc. i have not seen many of them in any of the wokshops i've been in and i'm sure that if you needed that kind of capacity they woul be worth their weight but if your looking...

Hi Pooka, whenever i have been looking for a new machine/tool, past experience has taught me that every time i try to save money by purchasing cheaper equipment i always regret it several weeks down the line. if you are serious about your efforts towards woodworking then i'm afraid the only...