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Hi I have never been happy with the dust extraction system that I installed, which consisted of a mobile chip collector and a ceiling mounted air filtration unit. The latter has worked extremely well but the chip collector is another story. The chip collector finally died this last week and I...

Hi I have been receiving this DVD for nearly a year, posted direct from USA. It is well presented and covers some interesting projects. All the project plans and scripts can be downloaded off the DVD if required. I took up woodturning a while ago and I have found the woodturning section on the...

Hi I purchased the Fox mini lathe approximately one year ago and have had excellent results with it. I build scale model trucks in wood and the lathe is used to make all the small circular parts, e.g prop shafts, etc. Neville

Hi There is a plan for a similar pedestal desk in the book "Desks" by Andy Charron. It is published by The Taunton Press and it is ISBN 1-56158-348-0. I have just finished a pedestal desk, using a modified Norm Abram's computor desk plan, in American oak. The cost of the wood being...

Hi B&Q stock these runners, I have fitted them and they work well. Neville

I am considering the purchase of the new 16" Leigh dovetail jig. Is this as good as its bigger "brother" and can it be purchased with metric scales :?: :?: Any comments and advice would be greatly appreciated :lol:

I had the same problem with footprint, so I have mounted the lathe on a bench mounted to the wall without any vibration problems. My bench is simply brackets made from 2x4 offcuts and a piece of reject kitchen worktop. The lathe is attached to a piece of 18mm plywood and laid on top of a piece...

I have made two mobile benchs, one fitted with a mitre saw and the other fitted out as a router bench. The plans were in a copy of Good Woodworking, quite a while ago, but you can purchase back copies of the magazine. Both benchs have drawers on one side, a cupboard under the machine and a full...

Hi I used his plans to build the computer desk, no problems with them apart from not being metric. As I was fed up of converting the measurements, decided to purchase an imperial rule . Plans were supplied by Brimarc, excellent service. Neville

Hi Many thanks for your comments, I purchased the machine today. Neville

Hi Try the following John Boddy's at Boroughbridge, sorry do not have their phone number. You can pick up bargins, various sizes in their timber store. Ambrose McGrath Hardwood at Liverpool, Tel- 0151 298 9898. The last time I ordered from them, not Tuipwood, delivery was free...

Hi I am considering replacing my present bandsaw with a Scheppach 3 bandsaw and would appreciate any comments on it. Many thanks Neville

Hi Many thanks for the advice, I will definitely use a sledge next time. Neville

Hi I am having serious problems when cross cutting large circular sections on my bandsaw. These are 3 - 4 inchs in diameter and the blade snatches them and "fires" them across the workshop. The blades were new from Dure-Edge, now ruined along with the wood. I do not have problems cutting...

Hi Steve The model that I have is Axminster AFS500, which is manufactured by Jet. I have mounted it about 12 inches below the roof above the main sources of dust. I also have an Axminster ADE1200 extractor fitted with a fine dust filter which I connect to whichever machine is in use. Axminster...

Hi I have been operating one of the Axminster dust extractors for over a year now and it is excellent in keeping the workshop free of dust. It is especially efficient in removing the fine MDF dust, making the place safer to work. It is important to keep the first filter cleaned on a regular...

Hi Many thanks for the advice, I ordered the recommended chuck this weekend. Neville

Hi I have just replaced my Bosch P500 router, approximately 15+ years old with the new Bosch POF1100AE Router. So far excellent performance for hand held work, I have a large Makita mounted permantly in my table. This was purchased from B&Q, price only £65. It is extremely smooth on start up...

Hi I need to drill holes in some of the pieces that I am turning, but after looking at the Axminster catalogue I am confused to say the least. They advertise three different chucks, but which is best and how are they attached to the tailstock? Do I need to puchase an arbour as well as a chuck...

Hi A good company for hardwood timber is:- Ambrose Mcgrath Ltd 6 Fulton St Liverpool L5 9TG Tel:- 0151 298 9898 Neville