Recent content by Mike_5

That is brilliant! Trying to find that info never crossed my mind! Learn something new every day! Thanks a lot giantbeat, much appreciated.

Thanks, I did see those which made the most sense as I couldn't see any other way in from the top or bottom access. The only other bolt I saw is the stop bolt, but that is more difficult to get to. I'll give that a go when I get home, it has put a stop in my project so want to get it fixed...

Hi, I've seen a few threads on this issue dated back over some years. My problem is the riving knife no longer drops before the blade height so I cannot cut grooves. I have given the inside of the table saw a good dust and vac, but I think some dust has cemented around the stop bolt in the...

Thanks, I keep my motorbike in there when I'm not woodworking, so the garage door functionality is a must. I might just bear it out this winter and tackle this in the new year if I need too. I was hoping there was an easy solution (simply plugging in a heater) but the easiest solution is to do...

Thanks for the quick comments! I didn't even think about rust. There is no ventilation besides the garage door. I do have a Jet 1000 air filtration in there which circulates the air well. I'd only look at heating the garage on a weekend day when I'll be in and out for hours over the course of...

Hi, I use a single unmodified garage for my woodwork "shop". Only access is via the garage door. Needless to say it is getting colder and I am less enthused to go and do some woodworking in the garage. I was wondering what type of heating is safe and recommended? Or is it even worth it given...

Thanks both, and for the dry lube after use? I found some WD-40 Specialist Dry Lubricant with PTFE, that the right sort product to use?

Hi, Can anybody recommend a product for cleaning circular saw blades? I have found some resin remover online and then a dry lubricant, but am not sure I am using items of the correct specification. Thanks, Mike

Yup that is the one.

I am Birmingham based, and I haven't found a merchant that sells off cuts any cheaper that cut to size full length boards. The only off cuts they sell is "firewood" and you have to buy a black bag for £1 and hope you strike it lucky. I did manage to get about a 200mm x 600mm x 150mm piece of oak...

Thanks for responses, I have decided that I might as well go for 25mm widths to be on the safe side to frame the 19mm veneered mdf. I am actually stuck again on what to do, probably better suited for a new thread with a better title. The problem that I have is that the unit I want to match it...

Hi, I am looking to build an open front cabinet unit for the kitchen (for cooking books, wine bottles and stuff). I am quite attracted to Maple and decided to go with this. Using only hardwood gets expensive quickly, the unit will be approx. 2m x 1m x 40cm deep. So I came across maple veneered...

The last project I used it on was 4mm hardwood, so only thin material to flush trim. I do recall lowering the speed setting to about 2 out of 5. I have tightened the guide close to max, still allowing it to turn by hand. I was worried that it was coming loose. I have barely used the flush trim...

Thanks, I should have used better wording, the bearing is imprinting on the wood. I would imagine I do apply pressure while performing the trim. Will give it a go on some scrap and see how I get on. Thanks!

Hi, I have a trend trim flush router bit (part of a collection for about £30), I have toyed with the idea of buying a higher quality router bit due to my issue. When I use the flush trim bit, I get a lovely flush trim, however, the guide sometimes leaves scuffs in the wood it is running...