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Melamine gloss lacquer appears to have stuck to the platter ok. I’ll give it a bit longer to see if there are any downside reactions. D.

Thanks, Okeydokey I have just tried it on an old Paduak platter I have hanging around. I wait and see what happens. D.

Hi Guys Can clear spray lacquer be used on a bowl previously finished with a wax polish? I don’t want to start stripping everything back if I can avoid it. D.

First attempt at off-centre turning. 3 sided box. D.

I have a vintage Elu flip over saw I want to sell. It is complete with all parts. I currently have it in Mitre saw mode. I would like £100 for it. It is bulky, so would require the buyer to collect it. See pictures attached.

I have a vintage Axminster Morticer that I want to sell. It is about 20 years old, and in good working condition. Table is controlled forward and back, and side to side by two independent wheels. See photos. I would like £200 ono for it. It is heavy, so I would ask buyer to collect it.

Hi Jim The Elu is still for sale.

Thanks, Peter. I think I agree with Johnnyb that a highly accurate Mitre gauge is probably not needed on a bandsaw. As a woodturner I mostly use my bandsaw for cutting bowl blanks, and stuff for spindle work. I’m increasingly thinking that the Laguna bs will serve my need for an upgraded...

Hi, Peter, If I bought the Laguna bandsaw and followed Paul’s advice, which Incra Mitre gauge would I need ? D

Cheers, guys. Lots of really good information and food for thought. Does anyone know if Hammer/Feld and Laguna exhibit at the annual Harrogate Northern Woodworking show in November? I know RP and Axminster do. I may defer my decision until then. D

Spectric Up to now, I have checked tension by the sound when the blade is flicked and jiggled. Bit hit and miss. What’s a ‘proper tool’?

I have never heard of Hammer/Felder machines, but a search suggests they are big industrial machines. I’m unsure whether they are suitable for a small workshop. I came across a Laguna bandsaw advert. Are they any good? I’m beginning to think the Record Power BS 400 might meet my needs...

Thanks, guys. I need a floor standing bandsaw with a bigger throat, and more robust blade guides. I would also like a blade tensioning indicator. Record power have a number to choose from. Does anyone know the difference between the Sabre badged saws and the standard Record Power saws? Does...

Hi Guys, I’m thinking of upgrading my bandsaw. I currently have an Electra-Beckum 315. Any suggestions/recommendations? Cheers D.

Where did you get them, Phil? D

Just realised that this is an ancient thread. No doubt Jacob has sorted a mask out by now. D

Alex There’s one on eBay - brand new hardback at £31.62 Get in there!

As you say, columns have been designed and built for thousands of years. Commonly columns can be plain or fluted. The distinctive features are the tops or capitals. The classical capitals are the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. There are others, but in the Western tradition these three tend to...

Cheers, guys.

Thanks, guys. I wondered about its durability, and you’ve all confirmed my suspicions. Richard C’s suggestion for its use is interesting. For all that, Richard Raffan remains one of my heroes. D.