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Although a relative handtool beginner I have learned enough so far as to agree with the above post. I have a LN 16ppi dovetail saw and a LV saw of similar tooth configuration. Yes they are nice and they cut well, however I wondered how well they would fair over time and with the realisation they...

With the greatest of respect, this is a ridiculous statement, why would any company/business not wish anyone to buy as many of their products as possible, and why would they look down on anyone who did :?: I cannot be 100% certain, although I do believe LN have offered for sale certain lines...

[q, the objective was never to collect a "full set" and I think they'd look down on anyone who tried! If the day ever comes when LN start regularly pumping out limited edition, collector's pieces, then I'll revise (lower!) my opinion of them. Until then I think they're a pretty cool bunch of...

Thanks for the input gents, your response has been very useful and informative. David

I have a range of the LV BU models, different I know to the custom planes you seek advice on, however the materials used & build quality of these planes cannot be questioned, neither can the after care service, which I have first hand experience of. I am confident you would not have any issue...

Mouppe - Thanks for the input. CC - I wasn't aware of the " lack pf choice" as recently as the 1980's however, we now as you have stated seem to have an abundance of choice available to the proffessional and home user alike. I suspect I could do without a x - cut saw most of the time. I have...

Cheers, that makes sense for small parts, I tend to use machines for cutting wider panels anyway.

I was thinking of treating myself to a LN carcass saw to befriend the LN DT saw I already own. As nice as they are, do I really need a X -cut saw back saw? I have happily x - cut with the rip file teeth on the DT saw with good results to date. Would a carcass saw improve the final cut...

"Moisture content not what it should be"?? .....................in Galloway, the term moisture is an understatement I would have thought, wetter than a fishes wet bits more like :lol:

Hi Charles, thanks for the update and additional information, and thanks too Derek for adding the photographs of the finished table. I had problems (not known why) viewing them properly. I can now too see the pulls mentioned by several, this detail was not evident to me on my initial viewings. I...

Having read through the initial post again, and due to a response by another member, it dawned on me the build time is indeed impressive. Particularly so as the build was completed with hand tools alone and produced from sawn timber. I suspect it would have taken me half of that time just to...

A personal taste I suppose, although I don't think it detracts from the work in any way. Strange how small detail can affect (positively or not) the overall piece. What is the location for the table? is it a 'farmhouse' or rural setting? if so I feel it would fit right in. My broswer is not...

Thanks gents, its not an every day tool for me, although nothing worse than going to use it only to find its defective. I'll keep the tightening force in mind too Custard. Thanks again David

Alex - Rod Thanks for the response - I had already found the link you posted Alex, however I was hoping someone had a specific dealer who stocks what I would have thought readily available consumable spares. It appears Obtaining linkage pins, carbs and switches are obtainable easily enough...

Does anyone know where I can find spares for Silverline tools? I am specifically in need of a fuel tank filler cap for their 22cc Hedge trimmer model 580475. It looks to be a very basic cap? If spares are not available can anyone recommend a suitable replacement. Cheers in advance. David

The replacement lever cap arrived the other day, on further inspection it is coated in an epoxy the type paint so the type of metal from which it was made was difficult to establish. I flattened of the base to remove the paint and ensure a better contact with top of the iron. It now looked as...

Yes, very nice looking design and (almost) finished piece. I'm sure you will have lots of pleasure from using it. David

Tony - Thanks for the advice. I found when I got home last night the replacement Axminster part had arrived. It was very late and I was in no mood to try it in the plane. So, other than the briefiest of looks (through the cellophane package) it looks at least to be of a better quality metal...

I recieved an email from Axminster to state the replacement part was on its way Jim, so perhaps it will arrive today?? Having received your replacement part, is it an upgrade i.e. better quality on the part which originaly came with the plane or is the metal of similar quality to the...

As it happens I have just phoned Axminster and they do indeed sell the replacement part (£4.82 + VAT) They were not aware of issues with the lever caps breaking, so perhaps just unfortunate this particular one was a 'bad un'. I was also assured if I was not happy with the replacement part I...