Geoff:
I have only one word of advice:
HEGNER
(If it's just for woodwork then you won't need variable speed. The single speed model is absolutely fine).
I too started with the Sheppach and soon became disappointed. Overall quality poor. In the end I bit the bullet and bought a Hegner and was impressed with the difference but it was an expensive learning curve. I think Sheppach have bought in a standard unit from the far east and labelled it with...