Recent content by york33

I think I'll have to admit defeat on the 4sider for the forseeable. I can't afford a new one, and even the old ones give me a little (ok, a large) problem in supplying enough power. A 13kw 3phase generator is knocking on for £2000. I did wonder about the noise, vibration, etc from an old one...

I don't know all the ins and outs of HSE to be honest. I thought it was only interested if you employed others. I don't want any employees really, call me antisocial but I quite like working by myself! They're all well guarded and none take an absolute age to stop so who knows, they might be...

I have a little problem with taking on staff. My machinery probably doesn't meet all HSE standards. It's not dodgy by any means, but biggest problem is a lack of braking on some of it which I believe would get me in a lot of trouble?

I have considered the 4 sided option, but as you say, it's a bit too pricey for me. 7k is about the entry level for a new one, but that's stretching it a bit too much for me at the moment....... thanks Dave

Hello all, I've been going slowly mad recently with the complete inability to make a decision on my next machinery purchase and was really hoping someone can help. Or maybe just humour me as I ramble, the wife is sick of me doing so! I run a small furniture company. Predominantly making items...

You know that log cutter suggested in jest may not be such a crazy idea. You can certainly get cheaper ones, £150......... That saw in the stihl video is rather good, I need one of them too, you lot keep finding me good tools which I need :D

I need to regularly do a number of these cuts, and will continue to need to for the forseeable so am trying to avoid the handsaw option, I don't like exercise, thanks for the links though :) Bandsaw - pieces too wide for the throat on a bandsaw. I could tidy up with one, but my current bandsaw...

Thanks for the welcome and the replies all. Now you've made me want, sorry need, some of those Mafell tools, a £2000 circular saw to be precise :D Before the chainsaw, I think the first option to try which won't cost anything is the router+jig one. Attach a square frame to the end, then...

It doesn't have to be perfectly neat, but straight and accurate is what I need. I've looked at those Dewalt and B&D saws but not tried them. Have you tried them with this sort of cutting, how do they cope with such a thickness? Regarding the chainsaw, also considered, but having never used...

Evening all I've just happened across this forum whilst having a Google, I think I could end up spending an awful long time reading it, it's somewhat addictive :) I was hoping for some advice on what device I can use to crosscut thick oak timber. circa 250x140mm I have a bit of a taste for...