Recent content by veneerman

Sorry for the late reply.... Been double busy. A large shed is my shop which is still in need of a tidy its about 16ft by 8ft Im getting there. Just moved and it's been a nightmare. Any way, thanks for all the replies. The hook is a great one and maybe a shooting board. It's a toss up for a...

I wanted to put this as a new thread as i have a feeling it might get a few suggestions. So apart from my bench and a tool cabinet. Does anyone have any suggestions for mid size projects with hand tools. (i am a beginner) i like intricate work but not complex just for the sake of it.... Only...

My god you lot are like an information library!... Well i don't mind tinkering with stuff to be fair. But it has to be a reasonable amount as i love making and designing a lot more. I think i am going to take some advice from all the post. I'm gona splash on one plane. And try and get some good...

Managed to fo a bit of research on planes. Are there major things to look out for in second hand planes? What grade the blade is. broken parts etc. Might be better to buy new then i know its good out of the box. But price on second hand planes is good. Do the bases bow a lot. And if so are they...

Thank you for all the information.... I think I'm going to take a bit from each reply and have a good look about. I will probably stick to western planes and try out a mix of saws. The price gap looks to be massive between brands and second hand. I do like Axminster as a company the have always...

.... Wow thank you for that advice. I guess i relied a lot on power tools. And now i have to use all hand tools. It's quite daunting to be honest. Machines take the skill and art out of wood work a lot. Although i always loved it. I guess it's time to get to the grind and master my own tools...

I have no bench.... First project!!

I have only used a limited number of hand tools. But when i look at Japanese tools. They are used differently. As you pull a plane more than push. Physically I am in good shape. Just wondered if there was a big enough difference to pay for good second hand or expensive Japanese or lie neilson...

Due to noise and space i am looking to move to hand tools soon.... I have used a few but in general i use all power tools. And advice would be great..... Western or Japanese?

Can anyone tell if they have any experience using these planes, rather than the more Western styles?

Does anyone have any experience with Japanese saws? Upside... Downside

i like the idea of that set up .......mmmmmm. i definitely can't afford a double and no 3 phase sadly. But two chop saws and guillotine is doable. But it goes back to all my timber is recycled and i need a work horse to plough through rough cutting before the planer. It really is a tough choice...

Dust no so much of a problem as i have another area well away from the shop. And that is wherei do final assembly and finishing. I make all my own moulding so thats ok too. The glass and mounting boards etc are all well away from dust. Thank you and I will have a look at a dedicated mitre saw...

Thank you for that mike ☺ it might be an option at a later date. Please see other reply i put up.

What felder model is it ? Milton keynes is not far and i spoke to a nice chap up there about ex display models. He said that they get some in every month so i am keeping an eye out but it is space orvlack of it. Cant run before walking so to speak. And i am thinking about jigs to help. I like...