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Hi Eugene. I understand the problem you had. In my first year of scrolling I made so many mistakes. I would look at a pattern and think "no problem here." but then I would get half way and realise I had taken on more than I could chew. Letters are one of the hardest things to get right in...

Have you ever had one of those days when you are getting everything ready for a job and you realise there is something missing and it is sods law you wont get it local and this happened yesterday and I had to Travel 30 miles each way to the city to get what I needed. I was making my way back to...

I think its disgusting. I know for a fact that customs pick packages at random and the customer is charged for this, customs have to re-seal the package and sometimes even replace the packaging and I believe this is where the so called handling charge comes in. I have had blades and other items...

I love designing plaques, for me it is the only way forward. Most weeks I get one or several orders for one off plaques. I use a variety of programs for this including photoshop and fireworks but the one I use the most is microsoft word. It is so easy to make a basic plaque using the shapes...

There are many wood workers out there that are struggling, as I have for a few years. When it comes to buying machinery for the workshop we often have to resort to buying something made in China and through experience they often let us down and don't work as well as they should, when we look at...

Get some 4 x 4, which is commonly available and cheap, I would plane the corners off and then fix the sisal rope. I have made a few cat scratching post and this worked a treat for me.

Hi Eugene. For a long time now I have just been using FD blades numbers 3, 5 and 7s. I use 7s to cut the outside of plaques, names signs etc as this gives me better control and its a lot easier to stay on the line. I use 5s and 3s for inside work and this depends on how fine or accurate I have...

I am increasingly being surprised at the cost of things. I was looking at a new machine before Christmas, it was just over £1000, if I bought it now it would cost almost £2000. I buy quite a bit of stuff from e-bay and I am amazed at what some of the clowns are charing for postage, especially...

Many thanks guys. I think I will get the Bosch one, never was happy using black and decker stuff.

I need to buy a detail sander and was wondering if I need to be careful of any particular models. The Black and Decker mouse seems to be quite popular and the Bosch one looks nice. I have never had one before so I am a bit in the dark. Also are the pads all the same size or do the different...

I could say, I told you so, but I won't. Most of us have gone down the same path. Its like driving a lads for a few years and then driving a BMW. I have the same saw as you but with the cast iron table and its a joy to work with, no hassle with blade changing, no vibration and deadly accurate...

I have been looking on e-bay at rolls of abrasive and it looks as if its going to be lucky dip. Some of it looks like rubbish while others like J flex look very good but very expensive. I am not all that familiar with the different makes, have seen rolls by Hermes and Mirka. What I want it for...

Hi John. If you want some metal cutting blades I can send you some. I had some come with my Hegner scroll saw but will never use them. You would be more than welcome to them.

Very well done Bryan, you have the patience of a saint. A very nice job and I am sure it will be well received by those who will enjoy playing with it as much as you did making it.

I meant to have added, I could not make a fully functional router table as I have no available space, would have to make it in the kitchen but then I don't have all the tooling that would be needed either.

Many thanks Guys. All your help and advice is much appreciated. I had a look at the Bosch router and its a lot more money than the T11. I have a Bosch router I use for free hand work and the T11 will not be moved once its fixed to the table. I am now confident the set up will be exactly what I...

Before I go and part with my hard earned cash I need some advice. I need to buy a small router table and a router. It has to be small as space is limited. The main criteria is that I need to be able to adjust the cutter height without bending under a table as I am disabled and this would not be...

Before I go and part with my hard earned cash I need some advice. I need to buy a small router table and a router. It has to be small as space is limited. The main criteria is that I need to be able to adjust the cutter height without bending under a table as I am disabled and this would not be...

Hi Lee.The saw you have is one of the cheaper ones sold by Record but made in the far east. The hold down foot is a useless piece of kit that comes with most scroll saws and its not needed, just take it off and put in a drawer and forget about it. The air blower sounds as if there is a problem...

To be honest with you there is not a lot to be had in your price range that could be called decent. Your best bet would be to look for a second hand AWFS 18. With most people variable speed and quick change blade clamps are highly desirable. You DO NOT need a hold down, none of us use them, the...