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Just had a look at mine and the maximum diameter of the head I would say is 20mm if that helps? Cheers, Paul

Hi Guys, Just taking a break from cutting up bits of wood in the workshop ! I haven't actually used it in the way you describe Graham, so hesitate to give you what might be a misleading measurement, but I could measure the max diameter of the business end if that s what you are after or would...

I have several of the Cliftons, 3, 41/2, 51/2, 7 and love the green paint on them, no lumpiness on mine ! I honestly think it's a significant mistake to change that. They will still be very good planes, but the aesthetics are part of which differentiates them from other top end planes, and the...

Liberon lubricating wax is very good, I'm still on my original tin after about ten years of use on bandsaw and table saw ! Cheers, Paul

As already said, if the teeth on the chain are not sharpened to equal lengths and angles then the saw will cut to one side, and chains usually get looser as they warm up in use so worth checking that your bar retention nut is firmly tightened ? Also check that the bar is properly mounted on the...

As said above, Axi are often more expensive to start with so worth checking prices elsewhere to make sure you are getting a good deal. Although I have one of their shops just 5 minutes away and wanted to buy from them for ease and speed, I bought a makita planer and a bosch cordless drill in...

I've got an axi shop five minutes from home and was tempted to pick up a couple of replacement blades there for ease and to save postage from tuffsaws, but they have limited or no availability in the size and configurations I wanted, and were £20 each rather than £15 as well as being imho not as...

I've gone through a few over the years but settled for the last few years on a Daystate Huntsman Classic pcp in .22, lovely handling bit of kit and as accurate as they come :) Cheers, Paul

That's a good idea Chas, might borrow that :) Cheers, Paul

Agreed Rod, really annoying on a hot day to think you've finished and then look back and see all the patches and streaks !!! Rarely bother now, life's too short and too many more interesting things to be doing ! Cheers, Paul

Have a look here for some more information and alternative ideas ae-these-jaws-a-good-idea-t81040.html Cheers, Paul

Do check out their prices though, they are not always the cheapest option to start with ! Cheers, Paul

A sharp saw tooth forstner bit should cut through birch with little problem. Try a saw tooth version if you are only using a normal version at the moment ? Cheers, Paul

Nice job Paul. Agree with Chas too, did you do anything in particular to keep that in the finishing or is it just down to the wood being what it is ? Cheers, Paul

Can I have them back now ? :) Look great ! Cheers, Paul

Interesting news Paul, hopeful Clifton will continue for many more years to come :) Cheers, Paul

I made a moveable trolley base for my planer thicknesser from 2" x 4" softwood, half lap joints screwed and glued at the corners and large swivel and brake wheels, works a treat and quick and easy to make too. Sized the frame to fit the feet on the machine so no need for a base board, although...

Just been cutting up some damson and plum trunks, beautiful coloured wood inside, don't know if nectarine would be similar ? Cheers, Paul

It was bought from a shop !!! Just happened to be a different one to Yandles, and one where they were happy to take less margin on that product at that time. Consumer choice I think it's called, a good thing I reckon :) Cheers, Paul

Hi Clockie, probably worth doing some research on prices before you go to Yandles. I thought I would do a deal there a few years back and was dissapointed with what was offered, the Sorby guys said their hands were tied by Yandles management who dictated what they could offer at the show. It was...