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Thanks - sorry I did not specify the dust extractor. I have an axminster AC82E with linked axminster cyclone thing. It is great attached to the planer thicknesses and table saw. I had not looked on the website lately but I see axminster now say for the newest equivalent model that " Note...

Hello knowledgeable hobbyists! A project I have for christmas is to duct out my workshop (ok garage!) with 100mm ducting to go with my dust extractor. The question I have is - can you combine this with separate 63mm ducting for your smaller bits and pieces - such as bobbin sanders, chop saws...

Yes I have had no takers for this. I think Chenley might be a bit far away so I guess all yours if you are interested!

Ah sorry about that... I am in East Sussex. Near Heathfield. TN21 postcode

I bought the sliding table along with the saw several years ago (5-6 years I think - maybe more). Initially I set it up with the sliding table but it took up too much space so undid it and kept the parts in the attic and workshop. Clearly I am never going to use it so it is going free to a...

Thank you very much everyone for your input. I have managed to see a few of these saws, and the impressions given here are accurate. I have not seen a RP saw, although the specs seem to suggest it is incredible value for money. I was less impressed with the Axi 4300 - don't get me wrong a...

Thanks Malcolm. I would not normally have considered the Record but had noticed some excellent reviews on here. Unfortunately Yandles are very far away but may go and have a look more locally (East Sussex here). But I have been using Tuff saw blades, and whilst this is only an occasional...

I have searched through posts here, but wanted to gauge more recent opinion ideally from owners of midrange bandsaws, having just burnt out my motor on an axminster 350 bandsaw, (0.75kw) I am thinking of an upgrade. I do have 16A sockets so that is not a problem. I was tempted with the...

Hello All, As per title - does anyone have the MFK700 and can it be used for making hinge recesses? I was going to buy a cheaper palm router, but the precision does not seem there like the festool. (I do like festool things). Also not sure if the cheaper version comes with all I need for...

Wow thank you guys. Was the drill speed. I had a look at the pulleys inside and was at 2180/min. Moved the belts around to slowest speed - 210/min. What a difference. No burning now. Thanks again

Now that is something I did not think about... need to find the manual but have a feeling I need to dig around in the head of the pillar drill. Thanks

I did consider the nail option and what you say makes loads of sense. I have spent extra care to flatten the sides by hand planing so I do not have to force the boards to meet when clamping, but I suspect you are right they may split regardless. I would also say that I acclimatised the boards...

Thanks Phil - but I did want to match the timber as close by using offcuts of the same board. Not sure if it is relevant, but I am cutting across the fibres - across the grain, to try and match the wood on the ledge

SO I am making some oak doors for indoors and hiding screws. I am using a veritas plug cutter for the plugs, but don't seem to be able to avoid burning the side of the plugs. When I sharpen the cutter with a file, it lasts about 2 plugs before smoke comes off and - then the sides of the plugs...

Thanks Deema - only I do already have a number of hold downs and dogs already from my small bench that are round, otherwise this approach would give a really neat cut as you say.