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If you're willing to consider something slightly cheaper than the Festool saw then, Makita's plunge saw has been on special offer for a while. I don't know how it compares to the Festool and others (I imagine it's somewhere on a par with DeWalt and the other 'competitors' to the TS55) but Makita...

Very sorry to hear about your accident. At the same time, it would be good to hear of the operation you were performing and how your table was set up... It may be that this isn't strictly a bad table; it could be a lack of sufficient guarding, for example, which is something you could almost...

£125 is still a very good price for this machine, seeing as it appears to be in an unused state. The cheap Woodstar model now costs about £130, by comparison, and CSM Abrasives still have the Delta listed on their site for £186.95 - click here. You should try to ignore some of the comments...

I think ByronBlack has just bought one of these and is awaiting the arrival of the delivery. Hopefully, he'll be able to respond in time with his thoughts and impressions. :)

I totally agree with the above; it's a bad habit with for sale - and admittedly, I'm not helping things either! :oops: All I will add is that I've used one of these sanders at college a fair bit and, although the table doesn't tilt, it's a good performer. Quiet running and reliable. Of course...

Depending on how deep they are, you may also be able to use a biscuit jointer, cutting from both sides. :wink: Probably then cleaning up with a sharp chisel or finely set block plane, depending on the space you are left with.

I agree with Mattty's comment on the small chamfer - a very smart touch indeed. Where a square-edged joint may be "easier" to achieve, I think you deserve extra credit for making such a neat job of one where the arrisses are rounded over. There's little room for error. It's a bit like cutting...

I was thinking the same thing. I bought a Freeview box last year and I don't there's anything else beyond what you get with that which is really worth watching (except maybe a couple of shows on SkyOne, which are due to end this year, anyway). I sometimes wish I had access to Discovery Shed but...

I really like that, Rob, and think the rounded edges fit in very well with the overall design of the piece. Also, for me, it adds to the visual interest of the joint, with the way your eyes are drawn in. :) Are you thinking of using this joint for the vertical dividers or the shelves? Nothing...

Wow, you've got nearly as many White machines in there as Axminster's own workshop!! :D :wink: Great stuff, thanks for taking the time to give us all your initial impressions. Will you be updating or adding to this thread in future, as you learn more about these new tools? I'm surprised there...

Pete, I personally find the 5in ROS are more controllable than their larger cousins. Particularly when you're dealing with narrow components. I seem to use my 5in Bosch a lot more than the 6in Metabo, which has almost been made redundant since I bought a 4in belt sander! :D I'd guess Mike has...

I think Numatic now also produce the Henry vacuums, which are about the quietest things I've come across, even on the higher speed setting. I've also got a Nilfisk-Alto vacuum (D&M Tools). Although it's not as quiet as the Henry, it's a considerably more comfortable than the noise of your...

Whatever the best solution is, I think you'd be better off with two 6in sections, rather than one sole 12in extension. As you also want to increase the depth or width of your top, what about adding a pair of longer rails (one front, one back). Each rail would be 12in longer than your current...

Very nice indeed. :) Are all the panels solid walnut as well? Do you have any photos of the drawer sides and bases? I was reading someone's blog earlier where they've used purpleheart (:shock: !!) with walnut fronts and it worked surprisingly well, or so I thought! :) Did you also use the...

Bloody hell! :shock: While you do have a point, you're message doesn't come across very well! I'm glad I don't work for you and I hope you don't speak to your clients like that! :D I'm not prepared to bin all this oak. Some of it's quite nice and I'm not sure I have enough brown oak spare to...

I wouldn't bother with mortise and tenon joints either. But, if you do want more 'security' and an easier way to locate the joints that a simple butt joint, then you could use half-laps and then screw or nail them. Obviously, make the panels (sides and ends) individually before screwing them...

Now, those are looking great with the hardwax oil on! 8) How many coats did it take? Haven't yet tried adding a coat of wax, myself. If that is "character oak" then I've seen much worse :D - meaning, many more knots. Some large; some with gaps going right through to the other face. :? Was it...

Thanks again, guys, that's given me something to think about. :-k In the mean time, I made a couple of mistakes on the cabinet the other week... First up, I set this shelf back from the front edge when I should have made it flush! I don't know why I did this... :roll: I was going to use it to...

Thanks for your replies. Dave, that is initially what I was intending to do. I just thought I might be able to save some work, as the former would only need to be large enough for the rails. 4mm MDF should be flexible enough to slot in without bending, first. I don't actually think it would be...

That looks really nice and it does complement the table very well. I also like the way you've added the insert to hold the top in place. :)