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Hi, I find it easier to control the cut of the Japanese saws by "working over the cut" Ive been told that the Japanese saw wasnt designed to be used at bench height, they are easier to use accurately by leaning over the cut. Japanese work much lower than us westerners, when using the pull...

lots of good Japanese tools are simply named after the balcksmith that produced them. Some good blacksmiths produce for branded tool companies. Chisels: made by the blacksmith Hidari Ichihiro. He only uses white steel (shirogami) are top stuff. Planes: Kei-Mei planes made by the Usui's...

Hello, if you're looking for high-end gear, (extremely expensive) I cant help you. If you are looking for standard gear, I hear a shop called Tokyu Hands in Kobe is a good place to start. I dont live in the tokyo area, so cant recommend anything there. cheers

I had a marples, wasnt square. Then bought an engineers square, wasnt square... Also bought a stanley carpenters square, wasnt square :roll: Finally bought a cheap, Japanese brand square, and its preety good. Also got some Woodpeckers clamping squares. They are good for setting up fences...

Hi Neil, Yep, the tritons are great. They excel under the table. This time Im looking for a good hand held router. Ive got a makita 3612c under the table. It hasnt let me down yet. Ive heard (and also looks) that the tritons handles are a little high for comfortable hand held use. Whats your...

Well, thanks everyone for the comments :wink: Ive had a look through the forum, and it seems that it is often mentioned that DeWalt just has the edge in build and finish quality, so I think thats what I will be getting. I havent ruled out the festool routers either, but thats a different...

Hi Mailee, I wondered this... I see its about the same price. Does it come with the same fence, or is it an optional extra? I still havent heard from Trend, so its put me off somewhat. Pm sent Andy@trend Thanks.

Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated. So the Mk1 version is the go then? I was considering the dw621, but nowhere stock it over here :cry: When Im back in the uk I'll look over it. I think there is a 1/2" version of the 621 around too. worth looking at... On the subject of DeWalt, is...

Thanks for the replies! Where in Europe would that be Neil? Does anyone know if there is any difference between the Mk1 & Mk2 version, apart from the switch? Where im living, I cant get my hands on one before I buy (that goes for most tools unfortunately), so anymore experiences, knowledge of...

Hello all, First post here :D Ive been reading here for a while, and recognize a few people from Ubeaut. Great forum here! Ok, this is a question for trend, or anyone with a knowledge of trend. Im thinking about buying a T5. I emailed trend for some information, but they havent answered... I...