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If you go the Apple website at http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ you can download a copy of ITunes version 7. It’s quite big and may take some time to download if you don’t have broadband. Once downloaded, install it - it’s pretty intuitive to use. You can then listen to the blues (or loads...

If you like the blues try ITunes radio. There are 10 streams of continuous blues. It's free and and it's fantastic. Stewart

I use a Record RSDE 1. Good machine but fills up fast now that I've got a Hammer p/t! I have noticed some cheap Vax wet and dry vacuum cleaners on Ebay recently and I got to wondering whether these type of vacuums would be any use in the workshop. In particular would one be suitable for use...

A few weeks back I did a search of the site to get views on cheap biscuit joiners and a few people said they had bought a Ferm from Screwfix and it was good value for the price (£29.99) so I decided to take the plunge. I have just returned the item to Screwfix today. The cutter was way out of...

Contacted Record who delivered a new motor suppressor within 3 days - good service and not too expensive at £9 - extractor up and running again. Many thanks for the advice PJ and Devonwoody. Stonebas

I dont know when the new version was introduced but the chap who is selling the machine said he bought it in about the year 2000. He showed me the invoice which was for just over £2000 - this included £95 to spec a single phase motor rather than the standard 3 phase. The purchase price...

I have recently taken delivery of my SIP table saw, my Axminster bandsaw arrives tomorrow and today, as well as buying a router table on ebay, I have been given the chance of a second-hand Hammer A3-31 P/T. First phase of my tool collection nearing completion. :D The Hammer seems really well...

Hello everyone, bit of electrical help if possible. I have an RSDE1 extractor, which I have owned for about 2 years and which I am using to extract from my new SIP table saw. Tonight, when I switched it on, it went BANG. I thought that the motor had exploded but as I went to switch it off at...

Philly, I have been looking at the Axminster Plus myself. I have no experience of bandsaws and it will be my first. I was a bit concerned that I was 'going over the top' spending that much on a bandsaw but there doesn't seem any point in buying a cheaper/inferior one just to change it later...

Hi handyh There are a couple of suppliers on ebay who seem to advertise regularly - one in Bristol and one in Northern Ireland. The routers seem to go for about £170-180. I bought one from the chap in Bristol. Paid by cheque and it was with me within 5 days. Stewart

Thanks for the input everyone and for the photos Byron – the Jet looks pretty good quality. I guess whatever I buy I will end up tweaking it to a certain extent – I don’t think I have the skill to re-build or re-design it like you’ve had to do with your Record, Omega1!!!. Jet equipment seems...

I have been looking at the Record BS350 and generally the feedback on the forum is good but, like yourself, several people say that it takes some effort to get it working properly. What sort of thing did you have to do to sort it out? I have also been looking at the Axminster SWB3501 but it's...

Hello All Having finally decided I cant justify spending £1200 on an Xcalibur saw I have ordered a SIP at £425 which seems great value for money and I haven’t heard anything too bad about them. Unfortunately SIP have sold out and are waiting for re-supply so I am not sure when it will be...

Terrible event and grateful there weren't more casualties. I'm impressed with the qualities of your photos though. What camera were you using. Regards Stonebas

According to Tris at Woodford the current batch of new saws has just hit land and he is going to let me know when they arrive at Woodford so I can go along and see one. I have to have a look at the 806 before I make up my mind..... Unfortunately Woodford don't attend the Harrogate show which...

Ike You mentioned spray-finishing the softwood carcases. Can you tell me what it is you spray onto them and why? I am considering carcases rather than chipboard for my new kitchen but I am not sure of the advantages/disadvantages. Cheers Stonebas

Thanks for all the comments – they have been a great help. I get the impression that the Xcalibur is highly thought of. Although I came across this saw on the internet I didn’t have the foggiest whether it was any better than the Record or the SIP that I have been looking at. However, after the...

Just built a nice workshop (5m x 3m) and I now have the dreaded ‘which table saw’ dilemma. Been using an EB site saw which was great help building an extension and the workshop but it won’t tilt and the blade wobbles! Main uses for the new saw will be re-building the kitchen (she wants...