Recent content by Mike Fletcher

Small correction, I used 12mm MDF.

Hi all, I used 18mm MDF, connected to a 100mm dust extraction system utilizing both the box and the saws in line dust port. I removed all of the original dust "cuffs" around the back of the blade. The box has internal baffles to eliminate any corners where the dust might collect. I have one...

I have a Makita LS1019L, front rails, compound cuts, excellent thin kerf blade, accurate and repeatable cuts, very, very solid. I modified the fence to improve the dust collection and now it captures (I'm guessing) 90% of the dust. It has a rather large table, good for cutting wide boards. I...

I am involved in a Men's Shed start up and we need several items. Belt sander and pillar drill would certainly help. You can post the items here or email me the details. <mod edit : email address removed for prudence. Please use the conversation / personal message facility >

I get your point. If budget and size weren't an issue I would opt for a meter square, cast iron, 3hp monster. Unfortunately that is not the case. Also need to consider the cost of moving the thing. So, the hunt continues. And when I do find a saw, the hunt for an extractor will begin!

I have seen this saw. Seems bit of a brute but that's ok. And its cheaper. Any idea of spares availability? The Axminster AC216 is ok. Bit pricey. If they didn't have the sliding table the overall size would be quite smaller and it would be cheaper. Maybe I need to go back to our...

I have looked at the Kity 619. I understand spare parts are rather rare. The Charnwood 629 is a reasonable fit, however the ones I have found are outside our budget. I am planning on looking at a 619 (8 inch) to see the table size. I have looked at a Scheppach TS2000. The table is...

Yes, exactly. While fixing the lawnmower they talk, make new friends and in my experience, talk about ways to deal with life's problems and the guy will walk away feeling much better than he did when he walked in. Keeping up the new relationship usually happens without any effort.

We know the size of the area where the saw will live (with wheels) and the AC254 will be the best fit. Larger saws (I have a 10" Axminster Trade saw at home and it is not portable) and it takes up too much floor space. The AC254 has the smallest footprint or any 10" saw that I can find, and it...

Please remember, a Men's Sheds primary objective is Men's mental health. It is intended for men (and woman in most Sheds) who have retired, had a life changing illness, or bereavement. They can go to the Shed and talk with other guys who have or are going through the same struggle's as they...

All clubs / Sheds / and other social gatherings will always have a "boys club" feel. Our Men's Shed is not like that. We welcome anyone. Doing your own project is not an issue. When you have some drying time to kill, we make things for the community the local council and other charitable...

There isn't a standard footprint for table saws. Some are giant sliding panel saws, some are small giant's with extra long table extensions, etc. the AC254 is probably best described as a large-ish table bench top saw.

Does anyone have or know someone who has an Axminster AC254 table saw for sale? I am part of a startup Men's Shed and with limited space this is about the only table saw that will fit in our Shed. Thanks.

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Put the tires in freshly boiled water for about five minutes. Make sure they are pliable before you start or the tires will snap. Use only wooden tools to stretch the tires onto the wheels. If you struggle getting the tires on, put them back into boiled water and try again. Don't get in a...