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This is a good point - but states my position quite well. Cash - (well, not "rich" but definitely have more if it than I do time) so it's the chance to save hassle of finding something (hours of trawling eBay) and setting it up correctly. I just want something that I can get to work on when I...

Ah yes, well I'm basing the 'made in Germany' on the ad-copy from Machine Mart's listing: "Designed in Germany, manufactured in Germany and tested in Germany, the Scheppach Precisa 4.0 precision tilt arbor circular saw bench is built to last.... " Yada yada

Don't think I'd use it. I've got a ts55 for sheets, though I rarely work with them, and then for the last 6 or so years I've had a cross-cut sled for anything slide-y.

Hah that's a good point - though surely that's only their bottom end products? I assume the 2 grand saws are made in-country?

Thanks for the response. Re moving it, I have a small commercial workshop (after 10 years in my 5x5m cellar workshop, finally have room to breathe) so it will be put in place and left alone. I haven't ever used a ZCI, my current TS doesn't allow for them (though the clearance is actually quite...

Hi all, After 10 years with an Axminster 'hobby' saw I'm ready to upgrade to proper cabinet saw. I have woodworking business but it's a sideline so only manage a few hours a week in the shop. I really want to prioritise build quality, precision and reliability - my work tends to require more...

Anyone with experience using glue laminated fence posts? Last year my neighbour spent his summer working a very nice fence and deck with built in raised area for seating etc. He used Siberian Larch bought from a reputable timber retailer, the 10cm x 10cm posts they supplied were made from 2cm...

Woodbrains, you were quite right - I bought a brand new 10mm forstner bit and this gave a much better result. Looks like my previous tests were introducing the wobble due to not being perfectly straight. thanks all for your input and advice! Chris

Hi all, thanks for the responses, and apologies for the delay in responding The drill is brand new, and upon seeing the eccentricity I contacted Axminster, who sent me a new arbor and chuck. I ensured it was clean and fitted the replacement parts, but the movement is still there. The chuck...

I have a question for owners of drill presses... I recently bought a new drill press from Axminster, a Jet JDP-17. There is quite a bit of play back and forth as the bit rotates, I don't have a micrometer I can measure this accurately with, but I took a few videos to show the deflection (I...

I think Novocaine's suggestion of hammering and flipping might be the way to go - so far no one has come back with a quote I (or anyone I train with) could afford. I'd prefer not to use use fibreglass as they will actually be used as shields - light contact, but all the same, steel will last...

since everyone was so helpful with my last question... thought I'd raise something a little trickier! I've been asked to produce shields for my club - spec is 1mm thick steel, in a domed shape of 55cm diameter, 10cm vault, and a rolled edge. I produced one out of a metal tray and a few hours...

haha indeed - a 16th century Japanese castle perhaps (they're used in martial arts :) ) I'm always up for a bit of experimentation on the cheap - and as my workshop is full to the gills already a space efficient and low cost solution sounds good to me! I'll do some experimentation... Chris

fyi - the thing I make... Chris

Thanks again all - legends the lot of you! Snips and sand down is a good shout. I have bolt cutters but they were far too inaccurate - snips might get me a lot closer! Idea of binding together a load and doing multiple cuts and multiple sanding is a winner I think! I'll have a look for local...