Recent content by Rusty999

This is the Axminster version but the difference is the cast iron fence compared to the others. http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-tr ... hicknesser Just wondering what your reason would be Bob ? in my price range theres not much else unless I go for the more expensive startrite--a good bit...

Thanks for that John, Would it be fair to say that most of them are the same or similar and are simply re-badged for the different sellers ie Charnwood, Axminster, Record , etc etc I notice that most of them are the exact same weight and size. I have no problem with that as long as i know that...

Come on guys--Someone mush have bought one of these. I am also tempted but would appreciate some info on how they perform many Thanks Rusty

Thanks guys Advise appreciated. I'm also in the process of buying a planer /thicknesser---- http://www.sipuk.co.uk/sip-01575-10-x-7 ... esser.html. I had been looking at the axminster but then I found a second hand Sip thats 2 months old . Apparently it done very little work and is in great...

Thanks for that Roger, I'm kinda leaning towards the sip as its coming at a good price. I live in Ireland and there's not that many choices unless I import from Uk or USA. This one is only 2 months old so its in good shape with not much work done apparently. Thanks Rusty

Just wondering has anyone experience with the Cast iron Sip 01575 10x7 planer thicknesser ? I was about to buy one secondhand and then saw the axminster --similar machine but more expensive Who make the Sip range or are they all very similar ? My main objective is accuracy as i build guitars...

Hi Guys, I'm about to buy a Bandsaw - The ScheppachBasato 5-2, and was hoping for some tips on what to look out for. I am a novice when it comes to bandsaws having owned just one--an axminster SBW 350. Will the Scheppach Basdato be a good upgrade or should I go for something else.? The...

I know its an old thread but just wondering if anyone can advise me as to what could be wrong with the starter switch on the AxHBS350 that i purchased a year ago or maybe just over a year. When i push to start it runs for a few seconds but stops again so I am guessing the switch has gone faulty...

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Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has ever had this problem with the Clarke CS6-9C Belt & Disc Sander. I just received mine and first thing I noticed was the box was in a very battered condition and had obviously been through the wars during shipping to Ireland. I informed the distributors by...