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Hi all, I know how a brush motor works, but can anyone explain roughly how an induction motor works, as they are so quiet why aren't circular saws etc. fitted with them? Is it weight or cost of manufacture? If it's cost I would gladly pay extra for a soft humming circular! Cheers (Going deaf...

I bought a piece of American white oak from a local(ish) supplier yesterday, 8" x2" and 10ft long to make some window cills. The piece cost me £61, this seemes pretty expensive to me, but I don't have a lot of experience with buying hardwood. On the invoice the metre cubed price is £1485 plus...

Hello Dave, I notice you are from Sudbury, I live in Halstead and I am lookin for a good hardwood supplier that is local. Any help appreciated Cheers JUlian

Charnwood W582 Planer Thicknesser. In short, is it any good? There are loads of them on ebay for £370 + £15 delivery Would ideally like a scheppach but need one pretty quickly for upcoming job. I don't want to throw my hard earned cash at a piece of junk though! Julian

How long does it take to lose the 'Forum Newbie' tag? I'm not fussed just curious.