I'm glad we have an Axminster store local to me in Warrington. Only problem is once in there you can't resist buying stuff. The credit card ends up severely bent after going there.
For reference this is the sharpening set I use http://www.axminster.co.uk/morticing-ch ... pening-set
I hone the auger with a diamond file just on the cutting flutes NOT the diameter. Only lightly hone the outside faces of the chisel so you don't change its shape or size as another poster said...
I would support it in vee blocks and use a series of drills in the drill press. Start off with small diameter gradually working up to full size. Be cautious when the drill emerges through the other side (of both walls) as it will snatch. If possible clamp the workpiece down to drill press table...
I would get a 6, 8 and 10mm. Even though they quote you being able to do up to 16mm with a 550W Axy hobby machine it is real hard work especially in hardwood.
You may even find the going hard even with a 10mm.
Don't forget to get a HCM sharpening set too. Even new chisels need a hone (just like...
On Windows platform I use the Snipping Tool from the Start>All Programs>Accessories menu. Essentially get the view you want in Sketchup and then use the Snipping Tool to highlight what you want in the picture. You can then paste it into a document or save it as an image.
I've received notification that AC400 air cleaners have a faulty circuit board that can cause significant overheating problems. My AC400 had a burnt out circuit board back in October 2013 and I received a new board. However I'm led to believe that they too have the same fault and Record Power...
MY shop is 6m x 6m and was a double garage. I had the electrician install 8 off twin tube 5' T8 battens with 58 watt 6500K daylight tubes. They are more than bright enough for my shop and I do have additional task lighting - specifically Ikea JANSJÖ...