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Hopefully someone could help me as there is plenty of knowledge on here. I’m thinking of trying to put together a small trade stand at events like Harrogate woodworking shows around the north and midlands. Has anyone on here done something similar and what advice would you give regarding...

Hi all... I have bout a scm fs35 smart planer/Thicknesser 3 phase. I have a 5.5kw trans wave converter and have checked the wiring and wired a 16amp size 5 pin plug to it.... to replace the 32amp 5pin plug which was too big for my converter. Can anyone suggest why I can’t get it to fire...

Just taken a stab on eBay and bought one for a little over £400. I hope she purrs.... Anybody got experience of the single thicknesser model?

Been looking at the kreg face frame beaded system ..... It appears however it's only available overseas? Does anyone know a U.K. Dealer that could source one or recommend a reliable US dealer as I'm nervous because it's so expensive for what it is. Cheers in advance

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a TM tenoner dust hood? Or anyone that could fabricate one from galv?

Got problems with my mitre saw... can anyone recommend how to take the slack out of the downstroke on my dewalt dw718. Its sloppy and it produces visible slide ways play in the head. I know it's not a festool but it's becoming unacceptable on a saw I've been previously happy with. I'm using my...

I've just snapped the little bolt in the winding handle mechanism (rise/fall angle etc) on my Scheppach ts 4000 table saw.Does anyone know where I can get a replacement please?

I've just made a pedestrian gate that I'm proud of and would like to achieve a Matt/satin exterior finish.....can anyone recommend a finish please....

Hi I've acquired an old wadkin 9bft planer which by the sounds of it needs new cutter lock bearings.... Can anyone point me in the direction to obtain some new ones? I'd be also grateful for any tips on the replacement process.....thanks in advance. Neil

Bought axi ukj featherboards because I'm tight and didn't want to pay the premium for Kreg and upon opening the box they don't fit the t track.... Can anyone suggest where to buy the right sizes of t bolts other than grinding them? The boards are great and once I've sorted the t bolt problem...

My latest purchase has just arrived.... And what a machine. I bought a record power dx5000 a few years ago threw away the wall mounted bit and fabricated a 5ft clear Perspex dust drum on wheels.... a great extractor. So imagine my excitement when I saw a DX6000 with a galv drum, floor gulper...

Hi folks..... Just bought a kity 637 planer thicknesser off a really nice chap which is missing a cutterblock guard and a manual.. Just thought I'd put out the feelers to see if anyone has them or knows where I can get them?? Because if anyone knows it's you boys!!

Hi... I have a set of f41 clico dovetail bits for a brookman dovetailer does anyone know where I can source a second set ??

Have been asked to source replacement poles and frames for a number of trade union banners which are extremely costly items . Ideally the poles would be 10foot in height and 2 inch thick hardwood dowel with a carved finial.I have thought about parasol fittings so they break down but am unsure...

i'm looking to buy and work primarily with 20mm stock, so i'm considering these :- kreg aluminium blue trend aximinster dakota and the all singing all dancing kreg with dust extraction who owns what and what would you recommend??? i don't mind spending big if it does the job well and will...

hi..could anyone tell me the best place to buy a good quality slow closing lid stay for my sons new toy chest . The lid is inch and a half pine approx 3 foot by 2 foot to give you an idea of weight....thanks in advance oh and i'm not trade .

hi.. i have just bought a scheppach ts 4000 using my 10% off ebay voucher (thank you uk workshop for the nod) which made the purchase price £400 and the good news was it was located 1/2 a mile away..however the item was without a manual, does anyone have a copy or have any owners tips/grumbles...

Been offered the opportunity to as he put it to "make me a sensible offer " for a startrite 352 from a woodworking friend :) :) .Basically i know he's had it a while but i have not had a look close up. Could anyone advise as to what pointers to look for and give an idea of what to offer !! i...

sorry if this is an old topic but could anyone point me in the direction of some workshop insurance .My current policy covers for £1000 per big item with a limit of £5000 but the sums of all parts are now five times that... (i was a good boy this year and santa came early!!!).My double garage is...

hi all..first of all let me say what a great site..i've spent hours already looking at fantastic kitchens, furniture and workshops which make my skill and workshop look inadequate..I am making a painted pine console table with a hardwood top which I came across at a junk sale ...(don't u just...