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Hi Ronnie- That's much better than my first attempts at woodturning! Gave it up a long time ago, but I remember the biggest factors that helped me improve were learning how to sharpen properly and joining a local woodturning club, where I was taught so much. If there is anything similar in your...

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. You've all pretty much confirmed my own thoughts- the attraction was the space-saving element, but there are too many negatives beyond that... I'm going to pass.

Hi. Is something like the Bosch GTM12JL Mitre + Table Saw a useful piece of kit for a DIY'er stuck with a very small work-space? https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gtm-12-jl-305mm-electric-double-bevel-combination-saw-240v/271RT?kpid=271RT Or does the concept compromise both functions? Anyone...

I think you have all convinced me to stick with Makita. I'm also happier at the thought of a smaller lightweight machine- especially as I do have a heavyweight mounted in the table... Now that the budget idea has been blown out of the water, I'm now intrigued by the 18V Makita trim router as I...

Sorry, my mistake. My mothers family came from around Turriff- also quite stickish by all accounts. :) (y)

:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: You haven't seen the house! That does look interesting! And not as tears inducing as I expected. I've never owned one as small, so I guess I'm a bit wary of what its capabilities are.:unsure:

Thanks for these recommendations as well. Anyone else see a theme developing? As I mentioned above, I'm very pleased with the Makita tools I currently own. If price was not a factor, I'd be very happy to stay "on brand". But for £80 with a bundled "35 piece cutter set" as opposed to £350-ish...

NW Sutherland to Oz? Wow, that must have been a bit of a culture shock! Geographically speaking- fair point: North Ayrshire IS fairly central... And if you're into pubs, charity shops, pound stores and Turkish barbers we've got you covered. Anything else? Specialist shops of any description...

Always good advice- however, I've no stockist anywhere near me. Being a bit out in the sticks, this is almost always the case!:rolleyes:

I'm completely out of touch with the current runners and riders in the router world!

I have a big router permanently mounted in a table. I'm thinking a smaller, lighter handheld might be useful... Currently this Lumberjack is on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124382780852 Anyone any experience? Opinions? Alternatives? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the words of encouragement! (It started life as an 8x6 but last year it turned into an 8 x10... and this year I expect it'll become an 8 x14. That will be it maxxed out.) :)

Hi Used to be an active wood-turner back in the last century... Now I'm retired I'm looking into other types of hobby woodworking. I have very limited space- basically just a garden shed. How I miss my old fully equipped workshop! Cheers! Stu