Recent content by Kev

I have both a Tormek 2000 and a pro-edge. Both are great machines for, in my opinion, specific uses. I use the Tormek for sharpening my chisels and plane blades and use the pro-edge solely for turning tools. Not saying that you cannot do both on either machine just feel through using them that...

+1 for the Hammer 4400. Great machine in my opinion. Use mine for various tasks and always delivers. Would recommend the blade guides upgrade (ceramic) although not has experience of the ones they come with as standard to be fair. There is one for sale at moment on here. hope this helps a...

Thanks guys that's really helpful. The video were actually very useful and helps understand the basic requirements and I think you are right about finding a training course. Hopefully can find an evening introductory course in my area. Will let you know how I get on!

Hi all, Anyone here with experiencing of different weld types. A complete beginner with welding and would like to learn with a view to incorporating some metalwork to my joinery projects, things such a table bases/legs etc. Have read up a bit on MIG and TIG welders and the general consensus...

Give it Time! ;)

Thanks Nick, Used it today and as you say now that the blade has bedded in a bit on the back edge the sparks have pretty much gone. Have left the thrust guide almost touching the back of the blade. I have to say the ceramic guides do seem quite impressive as you can get the tolerances very...

That was my concern to be honest. It seems very counter intuitive. If you search ceramic guides and sparks it would seem to be a very normal issue - just seems very weird to me. Might try a different blade in the morning (just had Tuffsaws blades delivered) and see if that makes any difference.

Watching that video even though the nasty bits are thankfully not shown is terrifying. I did look at one of these when I wanted to do some power carving of a table top and decided at the time just from the look of it that it was to dangerous for me. Opted for the Kutzal blades instead which...

Evening! Have been setting up my new bandsaw today which has ceramic guides, so far so good, and got to the stage of doing a few test cuts only to be greeted by loads of sparks coming from the top rear guide. Panic ensues, turn off the machine did a bit of research and find its quite normal to...

Black wood would be good yes and as you say I dont need a lot but just fancied using oak and vinegar, dont do it very often and always bits of oak hanging around the workshop so why not. If it doesn't work then I think you are right about the blackwood way forward. Would have to drive a fair way...

I also have had mixed results with vinegar and wool particularly with consistency of colour even when its the same piece of wood. When it does work it is an amazing finish. Will certainly keep those dyes in mind though.

It was somewhat dusty but did most of the heavy sanding round the back of the workshop, again using grinder with a 40 grit sanding disc. Its one of those pieces that if you wanted to make to sell would have to charge the price of a small family car to make it worthwhile!

Was wondering that myself. Had been in the workshop for about 6 months and little or no movement but think you might be right.

Hi all Started this a while ago as a side project and forgot about it so no photos up to this point but thought would share as quite like how it has turned out so far. It is Sapele, which was left over from a job for a customer. The folds/grooves were power carved using a grinder and then lots...

Will do Ian Kev