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Hi Paul, no problem feel free to ask any questions, I will do my best to answer them :) My thoughts so far on the LS1214 with work light: - I have owned the saw for about 21 months now and don't regret my purchase at all, in fact I wouldn't like to be without it. I have used it mainly in the...

Hi Waka, Any chance of a picture as well?

Hi Mike, thank you for the info, I think I might be better off making my own because I was looking for a stand a bit like a trolley with brakes that could be moved around the workshop with ease, maybe with a cupboard or dust collection underneath. If I needed to use the saw out on site I would...

Hi Waka, I also have the body grip version and its excellent, and I would also recommend Lennox blades. Hope this helps :)

Hi, thank you for all your advice, I decided to try 400grit wet/dry with wd40 first and it worked really well, luckily the rust was only on the surface so it didn't need much work. Thanks again :)

Hi, I have a makita ls1214 scms with axminster stand, however it does take up a lot of room and is very awkward to move around the workshop. Can anybody recommend a workshop mitre saw table/stand which has fold down wings for storage plus sturdy wheels for easy manoeuvrability. Or would I be...

Hi, I have some of this in the shed Autosol chrome cleaner (black and gold tube) which I have used it on my motorbike before. Would this work okay or would it be too abrasive??

Hi, thank you for the info, if i use wonder wheels or Autochrome metal polish do I need to wash off with water after use??

Hi, I have recently purchased a drill press with a cast iron table which has a few water marks and a few light rust marks on it. How would you recommend cleaning the top without causing any damage to the surface? :? Any info would be appreciated. thank you Michel

Hello, thank you for the replies :D . I do like the idea of the mfs because of the accuracy of the parts and at least you have the confidence that it will be square every time without adjustment. However the cost of the mfs compared to making some jigs/templates is hard to justify...

Thanks Neil :D

Yes Alf good point :oops: , i have amended my post above. cheers Michel

Hello, Just wondered if anybody had used this template. In theory it seems like a good idea. I assume it would help reduce the amount of homemade templates you would normally keep/make in the workshop. http://festool.safeshopper.com/456/385.htm?706 Any info would be appreciated Thank you Michel

Hello, Can anybody recommend a good quality bench or stand Belt & Disc Sander. Thank you Michel

Hello, Has anybody used or seen in the flesh the new Dewalt DC618KA Cordless nail gun. I have read a few reviews in GWW etc. They all seem very positive, plus no gas or air required. http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/store/browse.php3?section=6003&sn=DEWDC618KA&main=&cs=&level=5 Any info/views would...

Hello, Just wondered if anybody had tried / owns or has an opinion on the Festool power planers either the EHL65 or HL850 Planer. Any info/opinions would be helpful. cheers :D Michel

Hello Duiker, Bosch, Makita and De Walt have a good range. http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/store/browse.php3?section=4539&sn=DEWDC984SA&main=&cs=&level=5 http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/store/browse. ... s=&level=5 http://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/webcat/de ... 24V&ID=688 Regards Michel

Hello Mike welcome to the forum :D I have the TS55 with guide rails as well (purchased from Protrade). I agree with the above comments. Its a GREAT piece of kit. You definitely won't be disappointed. When I purchased mine Protrade had the best deal. Regards Michel

Hello, I have spoken to Martin Brown at Brimarc and it seems as though they have been experiencing problems with their e-mail. Seems to be all sorted now. I will let you all know what the kit is like when it arrives. Thank you for all the info :D . Regards Michel

Hello Tim and Chris, I will give Brimarc a call on Monday, thank you for the info. Regards Michel