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Thanks Scrit for the detailed reply. This puts a clear perspective on the subject and I now consider myself duly educated. I do still want a Pillar Drill and not just for woodworking. Hi Michael, Even with the increased price, I'm interested in the Axminster. If considering the purchase of...

Hi Michael, thanks for the post. How did you manage to get morticer for £259.99? The Axminster site quotes £299! Woody, thanks for the link. I'll keep an eye on it. I'm now also considering buying a powerful pillar drill such as the 1500w Heavy Duty Nutool one that's often on ebay for...

This is a subject that is intriguing me. Generally most of the planers/thicknessers discussed in this Forum are either 2 or 3 blade models. Looking at a lot of the marketing/advertising blurb for machines, you quite often see comments like '3 blade cutter for high quality finish' but the...

I've had a look at the Jet 60A and it does look a lovely machine and I've only heard good comments on them BUT.... ....it is so frustrating that it is only capable of 200mm planing width. If they made a 250mm version, I may just be tempted but ideally a 300mm. I'm in the market for a planer...

Hi John Impressive pictures, looks as good as new in its new blue coat. :D Can I take it from what you've said that the motor is in good order, brushes etc. (if not induction)? Also no play or appreciable wear on the dovetail slides? What capacities does the Sedgwick have? It looks like...

Thank for the replies. I think I am leaning towards the Axminster one. I visited the Kent store at the weekend but they didn't have one there. The specifications appear to show the best capacity to handle larger pieces of timber. I've seen some of the Multico and Sedgwick morticers on ebay...

Here's one of those rare 'which machine' posts!! Joking of course! So after lots of research, looking for a 1HP morticer (I like power) with sliding table control and under £500, single phase etc. etc. These two machines seem to stand out on price/performance. I have looked at others, such...