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After owning a spindle moulder for a couple of years I've eventually got around to trying it out this afternoon. I thought I'd try making a couple of tenons for a window frame today and used a Euro cutter with flat profile blades installed. I used the carriage for the cut but found that the...

Hi all, I'm looking for names of good hardwood suppliers ideally in the north but not essential? I know John Boddy Timber used to do lots of this but they went in to administration earlier this year. Many Thanks Andy

Hi All, I have bought a spindle moulder (Kity 609ti) which is a combined table saw. I have never used one before and I know very little about them. I have a number of questions which I would be very greatful if somebody could give answers to them. Please excuse me if my questions appear dumb...

Hi, just a quick note to ask opinions on a good dovetail jig? Many thanks Andrew

Hi all, I was wondering, is there a really good comprehensive book which details everything about wood working. Such as pro's and con's of timber type, different joints, techniques, tool suggestions etc? I know most hobbies have a favoured book which people often ever to as the bible! Many...

Tomorrow I pick up my new lathe, it's a SIP 01490 which I hope will last me a couple of years until I get some experience. So, I now need the chuck and the tools. The guy in the local Machine Mart recommended the Record scroll chuck for about £120. But for the tools to do the job I have no...

Hi all, A some of you may have seen in a previous post, I am looking together a lathe, but as I am completely new to this I have little to go by other than recommendation and reviews, all of which seems to be mixed. Well, I spoke with experienced wood turner tonight who happened to work in a...

I'm exploring different manufacturers of equipment and don't have a massive budget. One of the makes I have come across is Charnwood who have some nice promotional videos of the lathe and spindle moulder on their site. I would appreciate any feedback from people who have had dealings with this...

I am very new to the woodworking field, I've done bits and pieces in the past but not much more than hanging doors, fitting skirting, etc.. I have recently bought mitre saw, router and band saw but I am still looking at lathe, planer / thicknesser, bench saw and possibly a spinal moulder. This...