I discussed with a Crime Prevention Officer, the fitting of floodlights and audible alarm around my works premises. His opinion was that in the area we were located the alarm wouldn’t attract any attention and the lights would enable them to work quickly. Probably more than a touch of cynicism...
I didn’t watch it but am familiar with the genre. Making people look small or stupid seems to be the main objective. They never show how things are done properly and would rather show cock ups.
I have had the Kapex 120 for around 6/7 years and have it bolted to my bench. It has proved reliable and accurate over all that time. Another advantage with the Kapex is that you can site it up to a wall, I don’t know about the Erica.
I should point out I am a hobby woodworker so I guess you...
I recently bought a blade from SWEDEX. I hadn’t heard of them before but the cut is amazingly good, better than my Festool. They are expensive at £90 but should re-sharpen several times. I highly recommend them.
I have used ammonia to fume an oak goblet I had turned. Being only 6” or so high I stood it in a Tupperware lidded container on an inverted glass to raise it above the one inch or so of ammonia I poured in before fitting the lid. After a couple of days the goblet was very dark and had the...
I doubt it was a case of upselling, I’ve never experienced that at Turner's Retreat. More likely a distinct lack of product knowledge.
I must confess I usually go to Snainton but TT is on your doorstep and they have everything you will need. I'm sure your experience will become more favourable.
I own a Maxi one and we have a couple of 1628. machines at my club. I much prefer the Maxi, it is a simple basic machine built to a good standard and has, so far been trouble free. The 1628 machines have had a few build quality issues which have been sorted by Axminster. The middle speed range...
I've had an AC400 for 5years and use it in my single car garage. I had to replace a PCB (under warranty) but otherwise it has performed impeccably. Highly recommended.
Thanks. I will take you up on that offer one of these days. What club are you at? Is there one local to Leeds?
I go to Birstall Woodturning Club, confusingly based in Mirfield. We have 17 lathes of various brands, a couple of decent bandsaws and sanders etc. etc. Takes me about 40mins from...