Recent content by Real wood

I bought a router from the usa and just run it off a yellow 110 converter. Ive had it over 2 yrs now and its great. Shame i couldnt get the model over here.

I changed all the strip lights in my workshop for daylight tubes ( its just what there called ). they have made it so much better and when it comes to preping b4 they are finished glue marks show up so well so you dont get no supprises when you apply a finish. They were only £2 or so each for...

Im just waiting for leigh to bring the isoloc templates to the uk for my d1600 which will make my drawers look even better and very individual. I think there available next month.

You need to wet the sawdust before compressing. I mentioned this topic to my dad and he said try mixing normal pva glue to water at either 10 or 20 to 1 mixand this should be enough to bond it together. When they are manufactured alot more pressure is used and the startch in the wood is what...

I prefere the framed lay on style. Im just building one at the moment which has maple carcasses/frames and doors. Im having top work all weekend so that my customer can have it b4 xmas. 5am i started this morning. The things we have to do to please customers lol.

I get all my veneered mdf from James Lathems. My nearest is ossett near leeds and they have depos all over the uk. I prefere to buy my 18mm sheets in 10x4 as you get more for your cash. i only pay £28 +vat. I also buy my hardwoods from them. I suppose its cos i use them alot but i dont have to...

I got an email back from Ecogate. They have said that it will work with our voltage. They sent me the price list and instructions. A starter kit which comes with control box, all wiring/sensors and 4 4" blast gates costs $369. Additional blast gates are $49. steve

Yeh im commercial and having to walk to the other end of the workshop to turn the extractor on every time i use a machine is a pain apart from it keeps me fit :lol: A complete system from ecogate is about $400 with 4 blastgates but its different voltage so im waiting for them to email me back...

As im looking at installing a complete new extraction system in my workshop in the new year im looking at all the possibilities available. Asits not just a hobby im always trying to save money so i dont want to buy an extractor that is too big. The main reason for this post is that ive been...

Thanks carl.

Im going to build myself a new large shed at home over xmas. Im wanting to put a shingle roof on it like om tommys ultimate workshop. Ive also heard about metal shingles too. These are large sheets that look like tiles. Does anyone know where you can purchase these and how much they cost...

Think i mite have to go next year if i have the time. Nick are you the same guy who looks after my account at axminster. Steve

Thanks for the info tony. steve

Thanks scrit. I'll give brook a ring tomorrow. I never thought of asking john at jmj. i got my scm planer from him. I will check the contactor set. Cheers steve

The saw has a 2hp 3ph motor on it at the moment. I want it to be able to cut anything i throw at it and as im changing it id rather go over the top than just have enough if you no what i mean. I mainly cut hardwoods and i no that the motor wont last long if it is having to run at more than 75%...