Recent content by Michael Macconnell

I purchased an E/B PKF255 off EBAY about 2 years ago, when you could get a real bargain. It was only 9 months old when I got it, but the machine had not been very well set-up. The riving knife was not in line with the blade. The blade was not paralell with the sliding carriage. The sliding...

Richard, I assume Axminster have raised the price of the AW19FM because of the waiting list. I think at £300 it is still a very good buy. If you look at the Fox floor standing morticer at £400 and the Scheppach machine at £466 both are the same machine as the AW19FM and both are for sale at...

I purchased the Axminster AW19FM for Christmas 05, or should I say my wonderful wife purchased it for me. I ordered it in October and it was delivered in December (I was on a waiting list). It cost £259.99 DELIVERED to my home. I think this is the best value for money machine I have got. It's...

Hello all, I am thinking of purchasing the above morticing machine. If any member has seen, used, or purchased this machine please let me read your views. For £259.00 it looks a good deal. Best wishes Mike Macconnell.

Hi all, Over the past two years I have been building a green oak conservatory which has a solid oak floor that I milled myself. I don't like the look of varnish because it forms a film on the surface of the wood. I wanted a finish that would soak into the floor like an oil finish but I was...

Hi Ike, SIP only sell one bobbin sander model number 01482. It comes with 3 different sizes of bobbins (3/4in.-1,1/2in. and 2in.) and 6 table inserts. Try www.toolingup.co.uk for all other technical info. Best wishes Mike.

Hello all, I have been looking for a low price bobbin sander or oscillating sander(the same thing) SIP sell one that fits the bill. The lowest internet price I can find is £148.00 inc. vat and del. I have also been looking on ebay under belt and disc sanders.I noticed a company trading under the...

Hi Tony, Thanks for that info. Mike.

Hi everybody, I have got up to £100.00 to spend on a bench drill, Is there one that stands out from the rest?. As anybody seen the new Fox? Best wishes Mike.

Hi Steve, Can you use this Fox morticer as a bench drill? if so i'll be having one from Tool-net for £147.00 inc vat. Best wishes Mike.

Hi all, Have a look on this web site WWW.bapilon.com.tw it will take you to the makers of Xcalibur and others. Best wishes Mike.

Hello Philly, Some of FOX tools are made by LAIZHOU PLANET MACHINERY CO LTD. Have a look on there website you will recognise a few items on sale in the U.K. For example look at the 1hp and 2hp chip collectors. Website address www.planetmach.com Best wishes Mike.

Hi alf, Yes I did go to the new shop, 425 mile round trip and yes I did give myself a demo (by appointment) The shop is big and as you would expect full of machinery. There is a school mainly for woodturning this room was also where I used the AW106PT Planer/Thicknesser. The finish on this...

Hi Adam, Yes I did Option 1 Axminster wheel kits from £29.00 to £69.00 Option 2 Woodford Woodworking Machinery £29.00 complete with steel frame(best value for money) Option 3 Screwfix Rubber tyre swivel braked £16.68 set of 4 Best wishes Mike.

O.K. My idea to purchase a Tendo Combination machine was a bad one. All your views sent me out on the road looking for alternatives. My existing machines (purchased 25 years ago)Scheppach HM1 Planer/Thicknesser complete with Spindle Moulder Attachment, Scheppach Site Saw(the motor on this unit...