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Total novice, I've just finished my first ever project which is a set of nesting trays. Handles didn't turn out too great on 2 of 3 but I'm getting a bit more used th the router now and successfully made a decent template for the next time.

Also found a Makita ls1219l 240v with stand £375 BNIB. Very, very good price, maybe too good infact 🤷 does make me wonder if it's stolen though judging by the sellers brand new slightly dodgy looking Facebook profile More than I'm looking to spend and much bigger than what I've been looking at...

Portability/size is certainly a point which I'm having to consider. Space isn't the best in my house and some tools will need putting away between/after uses. Part of the reason I'm going to whip up a larger shed along with a gazebo, it will give me more room for storage and to work on my bikes...

yes being 110v is the one thing that puts me off because it's definitely been on a site and possibly worked damn hard. Have asked the seller how old it is/condition/if it's all still tight.

Also found a S/H Bosch GCM 10 SD & transformer included for under £200. Going to go take a look at it. Yeah not new but it's a definite upgrade over the gcm8 I was looking at so could be worth a punt if it's tidy and in good order.

Yes was also looking at a Makita for a similar price to the Bosch. Very similar specs, bit lighter, but the Bosch has a better extending table and decent carry handle also dual intake dust collection which moves with the blade. Both seem good though. Lots of nice tools in that Axminster, I get...

So I went down to the shops today and had a look at a few options in person. Even to my untrained eye it is clear that the Bosch is a better quality item. Was messing about with the Evo in B&Q, having a good tug on any part that moves. So I lock the table into one of the angle stops and tighten...

Realistically the construction aspect would be little and far between.. chop some 2x4 frame for a new shed, to build studwork when I buy my gaff. Aside from that, mostly just chopping up bits of softwood for arts and crafts. Could I justify spending an extra £150 on the Bosch/good s/h offering...

I would consider second hand and have been looking periodically. It's certainly an option if I can find something which is tidy and well looked after

Looking to pick up my first mitre saw today/tomorrow. I need something which can make perfect crosscuts & mitres and feel a powered saw would be better than a mitre box. Fast, easy, theoretically accure when calibrated. Also useful when I build a new shed in months to come and for renovations...

I thought I would take up a little woodworking as a hobby for my spare time - it has always interested me and I need a new coffee table, so I thought why not start off with that? I spend a good few quid on a bunch of tools and clamps and took a trip to the local timber merchant for some 100x25...