Recent content by Smeghead

Thanks Jim I plan to add dust extraction for the mitre saw. Got a 3d printed cyclone hooked up to a shop vac (not ideal, but best i can do atm), and will probably have a dedicated one for the mitre saw, at least until i move. One problem i'll have making an enclosure for dust collection is the...

Many thanks :) The weight was my concern which was really the main reason for asking. Ta.

Many thanks Jim Did a quick sketch in F360 with roughly the idea i'm thinking of if it will help. Ta :) Chris Edit: will add a back panel also to help stop racking. left that out for ease of viewing.

Hi, I'm planning on building myself a mitre saw station as and when time permits. The saw is 26kg. Will 12mm ply or OSB be strong enough for this or would 18mm ply be better? Plan to use pocket holes to fix the "cabinets" together. Was thinking of using 100mm wide strips to connect the sides...

Hi all. Been meaning to redo my workshop (garage) for a long while now, and having recently purchased some new tools, it seems as good a time as any. Got all the measurements done for the space i have. Just need to work out the best layout. Are there any planners online that anyone has used? Did...

many thanks for the replies all :) looking for something that will give a very accurate thickness. will have a good look round. thanks :D

maybe a daft question, but where can i get a decent drum sander from? new or 2nd hand doesn't matter, but needs to be of a decent quality. had a look on google and usual tinterwebs sites, but struggling to find one. any help would be appreciated. ta. chris.

managed to get the saw on the cabinet. the sawdust was from cutting the wood for the cabinet even tho i had the shop vac on the back of the saw. hope the dust collection works as i hope! :)

nowt flash or fancy, but my first bit of "furniture". base for my table saw. not sure if it's a good idea or not, but added dust collection below the saw (via the port at the back [3d printed]). when i get the saw on it i'll draw up a "y" type piece in cad and print it to connect to the main saw...

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maybe a couple of these around the workshop would be good? Firexo All Fires Fire Extinguisher 2Ltr

thanks. the only time anything is in use is if i'm in there, otherwise it's all isolated. had some extinguisher training but not much. think it is going to be wise if i have powder, co2 and water and position them near the stuff that could pose a problem.

thanks. don't have gasses in the workshop at the moment, but do have a gasless welder (upgrade needed) so will probably have gas in it at some point.

many thanks :)

Hi, I think i ought to have a fire extinguisher in my workshop. Given that there are wood chips / sawdust and electrical equipment, what would be the right type of extinguisher(s) to have please? Had a look through the info, but i'm still unsure. thanks Chris