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Hi. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on sourcing a replacement bar for the mitre fence that comes with the Axminster TS-250M ? I've bought one of the UJK upgrade mitre fences and just about retrofitted it to the existing bar, only I made a wee mistake and drilled a 6mm hole (instead...

I'm in the process of creating a unit for my TS-250 to go on, having got fed up of using it in the floor and with only the little top to work with. Also got irritated enough with the rip fence to buy the Axminster Upgrade Fence, which on first inspection I'm pretty impressed with. I've worked...

Hello - I'm just about to pull the trigger on a Metabo SXE 450 - and the options seem to be either - Bare unit 'Pro Pack' with some sanding pads, polishing pad, case The latter costs £80 more. As if plan to use abratec discs and a suitable backing pad (seems to be the preferred option in...

Hi, Been meaning to put this up for ages, after making a separator to 'protect' a new shop vac (Karcher WD 5.2MP) last year. Inspiration largely from another post of a similar project somewhere else on this site. Has taken me this long to sit down and work out the photo posting system, and how...

Hi - yesterday I took delivery of my first table saw, a shiny new TS-250M. As per various recommendations the first thing I've done is check the top for flatness. As far as I can work out there is a 0.08mm concavity just left of the blade opening, between blade and left mitre slot and only...

Hi - new to woodworking and planning to start with a few relatively simple (I hope) projects for a new shed that goes up soon. I was hoping someone here might have some tips on sourcing local materials - sheet MDF / plywood, plastic laminate and in the fullness of time hardwood. I live in...

Hi, I'm about to pull the trigger on an Axminster TS-250M as my first table saw (first mechanised saw in general, other than an old cheap jigsaw) and whilst will need to stage the acquisition of attachments for reasons of finance, I'm wondering how best to mount such a saw. I'm also waiting...

Hi, As a complete beginner I've been waiting for an excuse to embark on some woodwork for years. Now I'm planning a replacement garage and will need to build some cupboards / shelves etc. and as I suspect many do, I'm going to start with a workbench, as saw horses and some planks are a bit of a...