Recent content by Stevebod

...available for pre- order sometime around mid April...I think...

I have been using the record disc sander for a good few years, (casual user), and in general I have been happy with it......if that helps??

Interesting that Screwfix have the Rage for sale at under £200...bargain......BUT they don't have any stock??? I suppose when they do the price will go up!!

In general I like Metabo stuff, (I have their mitre saw), but have seen some bad reviews ref their table saw....

Hi all. I have been reluctant to take the plunge with getting a table saw due to lack of space and safety. However I now have a new shed, so think I may consider a table saw as they seem to be one of the most versatile woodworkin tools there are. I am very much a "part time" DIY er, so only...

The company I worked for used to make outboard motor propellors. We designed and made all the tooling, melted the metal, cast the parts, pressed them, machined them, assembled them, e-coated them, powder coated them, purchased the additional parts / adaptors to fit to the outboard, and packed...

I had one of these....used once for 5 mins then packed up. Checked the inside to find the motor case ends made from plastic and the studs holding them together had simply come apart...more Chinese cheese. I had previousy got a "cheapie" from Aldi for £70, but after getting it home I thought I...

..if only I had a lathe :( ....

..I have just got a couple of sets of really cheap £8, (plastic) bench dogs from Amazon, https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KOGSMUY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I think I will try and find a way to "ream out" the holes first as it's only a gash bit of old kitchen worktop I am using. Although I have also tried the dogs in my old, (very) Workmate and they wouldn't fit in those either!?

I had assumed the holes should be 20mm, so the dogs need to be slightly smaller, but the dogs I got of Amazon measure 20mm....shame really as otherwise they are really good given the price...... ..https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BM3YQXKD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Hi all, recently put some holes in my workbench using a 20mm Forstener bit. I then ordered some 20mm bench dogs and clamps of Amazon. They are really good quality set with 4 dogs and 2 clamps for £22. However they arrived to day and are a little too tight to fit the holes. Now obviously a 20mm...

Hi, and thanks for the advice, not considered a flip top, but seems like a good idea....!!

Hi all, just completed anothr shed build which I intend to move into for small woodworking projects. (Shed is 12ft * 8ft). I had thought I would move my Metabo sliding saw into the shed and make a "blister" at the back of the shed to accomodate it, but now I have it in there I think it is just...

..just to add, when the saw is not in use I always "back off" the blade tension. ie normally a couple of turns on the tension nut. I place the relevant spanner on the bed to make sure I remember to re tension it before I use it again..