Recent content by murrayeast

Yes this is true. It is a Startrite 10" machine, and actually is really quite good. When I have connected it to the ADE4000 the dust certainly is pulled away well. What I am trying to avoid is the fine dust being redistributed into the air which I will be breathing! thats why I have the fine...

We used to have a bath set into brown oak. I believe it was Danish oiled. it stood up very well, as long as it wasnt left swimming in water. Presently I have a top made of Teak which the basin sits on. I finished it with the osmo floor oil and it has been fine so far. If you can get any teak...

Wizer, Indeed this is a possibility. However, I don't really fancy cutting a hole through the floor of the container. Its not the ideal shape for a workshop being long and norrow, but i think i have come up with a layout which Almost works. Just the extraction thats causing the bother! When I...

Wizer, Its the company that made it! Ironically they are based in Kent! A lot of educational establishments use them, and they seem to be good extractors. Murray

Hi guys. Been a while since i posted anything on here but i have been lurking! My situation is this. I have moved my machinery into a much smaller space than i was intending! Although most of it fits, i am still trying to work out the best option regarding dust extraction. I want a fully...

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Hi Rick, Your right about being to be able to cross cut large boards. Easier and often more accurate! I shal have to have a look at the tunnions etc. Thanks for the reply murray

Hi all, Does anyone have, or has anyone used a Minimax SC3 panel saw? Just interested to hear any comments about ease of use, build quality etc, or even alternatives. I am looking to upgrade my current saw fairly soon, and need something that will be able to cope with large boards, not...

Hi all, I need to build a new top for my workbench. It needs to be a fairly quick job. I was thinking about gluing up three 1" pieces of Birch ply. I have access to a heated press, so this will be fairly easy. I was then thinkinng about lipping with hardwood around edges. Questions i'm not...

Mark, Yes I know the jigs dont look too good! I will be doing it by hand. As I said earlier I have done a little before, and it's something I would like to develop. I have the the tools, just a little short on time! It is definately a much nicer and better looking way of doing it. Thanks...

Thanks WIZer shall have a look. Waterhead. You are right it doesn't take long, I have done some carving before, however, this job only needs to be a quick and cheap one! However saying that, the jigs, im afraid in my opinion dont look too great, so i may have to dig the box of carving chisels...

Hi all Does anyone know of a good jig for routing lettering/ numbers in a line. I've seen the rutlands ones, but the lettering looks very rounded and not so pretty! I was wondering if there is anything that produces a more traditional, hand carved look. Obviously it wont be the same but, would...

several tips off the top of my head! Make a strap out of thin metal, to go on the outside of the bend. This helps to bend the wood by fixing one end to the jig, and having a handle or lever etc to pull the piece Tight. It also reduces the chances of the wood splintering out, as it is...

Thanks woody. They seem to be good systems and they are local to me. I don't really want to have to have another extractor but the P&J would prob be better at extracting the table saw and bandsaw as well. Looks like my wallet will be a little lighter very soon!! cheers murray

Hi guys hope someone can help with this. I have an Axminster PRO 253S drum sander. 25" wide (I think). My problem is that the extractor i have is really only good for large chippings etc, unless i fit the fine filters to the top bags. The extractor is an axminster ADE4000. At £114. 52 each for...