Recent content by dave_87

Hi All, I am wanting a bench mounted belt sander, 90% of them have a disk sander built in which I don't really need as I have a Record Power DS300(the 12" disk sander). So far I've been looking at : Record Power BDS150 Record Power BDS250 Axminster Craft AC200BDS Axminster Trade AT100BS...

Have attached a few pics from the seller. Only external shots, will try to view it and have a look myself.

Hi all, I've found a local meddings pancera rather cheap. The seller has said it could do with a service but I'm sure I could handle that. The issue I have is it was originally a 3phase machine that a friend of the seller adapted the wiring to make it run from a 3pin plug. My understanding was...

Thanks for the reply, I think i'd rather use resin as apposed to a glass insert so I can maybe try some swirly colours. I like the idea of the standoff braces, could incorporate that into a mounting bracket/light source mount. Will have to have a work out and a draw to see what I can come up...

Afternoon all, I'm in the process of building a "soundproof" drum room in the garden, i'm now thinking about lighting and i'd like a river table suspended from the ceiling with lights all round and glowing through the river portion. My concern is I'm wanting to make it as thin as I dare to...

Thank you, will give that a read. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

Hi all, For years I've been using a router with a speed controller so adjusted for different bits. I've just got a palm router with only on/off, the manual says 35000 rpm, all my bits say either 18000 or 28000 rpm, what would people usually do in this scenario? By higher rates bits or is it...

Thanks, I've had a look but can't see a PM, lost in the ether somewhere I guess. I've had a look at ornamental lathes and if that's the bed thing with a router over the top(i know my terminology is amazing), it's not quite what I'm after as I will also want to try my hand at bowls in the...

I was wanting it to turn perfect cylinders. I'm sure technique and practice would overcome the need for this. Thanks for the reply. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Hi all, Apart from dabbling in school many moons ago, I'm new to turning. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a wood turning lathe with a power feed or manual feed like metal working lathe has? I've had a search on Google but can only find DIY solutions but would prefer a stock one. If at...

Hi all, Im in the process of building a new workshop at the end of the garden. To try to keep cost to a minimum i'm planning to purchase and lay the cable myself(will get an electrician to do the connecting etc). I'm struggling to figure out what size cable i'll need, I've been doing a lot of...

So I've just received a lot of redwood loglap to build my new workshop, I'm looking for something to protect it with and ideally want something I can spray. I've seen protek sprayable timber oils, has anyone had any experience with these? The write up looks quiet good but can't find many...

Yeah I was thinking the same to be honest. However, it was only destine to become fire wood so if it doesn't work out, it'll go back to being fire wood. Will be a learning experience for me and something to do whilst I'm between builds. Thank you all for the input. Sent from my HTC 10 using...

I must confess its not my design, was posted on a drum builder's forum. I just adapted it to incorporate a few extra features. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

OK thanks, do you think the would stay more round if I left a bit more meat on the bone whilst leaving them to dry? Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk