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Not mine but noticed it on FB marketplace; https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/331395412440207/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks Worth a look I suspect. Bit of a beast so not going to find a home in most places but probably far too good to...

As raised in the forum announcement and help section, some members have suggested a dedicated section on workshop insurance & security as a dedicated place to discuss and share key information between users of this forum. The original suggestion was a dedicated forum area but maybe a sticky...

Language, phonetics, pronunciation and etymology... Discuss.....in a totally non-humorous way... Knock yourselves out.....

Appreciate it is a bit of an odd one. Can anyone recommend a useful low budget Geiger Muller counter for infrequent non-critical use? I need to check some old vintage camera lenses, the likes of Super Takumar, some Zeiss and OM lenses mostly so it doesn't need to be or warrants being too...

Having something shipped from Italy and the seller has asked for my passport number or ID number (whatever that is) in order to complete the customs side of things. I know Brexit caused some issues and extra steps in this but has anyone seen this before?

Not used Ebay for a while and aware that they have had an ongoing spat with PayPal. Anyhow I have just purchased something large in size (requires collecting) for around <£500 and the seller has asked for PayPal payment before collection (and before giving me the address). Does PayPal protection...

Just saw this posted on FB in the Aber area. Worth a punt at that price and no it's not mine and I don't know the seller. Just seemed a potential bargain for someone. Mods, you may want to move this to tools / buying? Just figured it was a fresh ad and people may want to jump on it hence...

Looking to get a new service vehicle (well new to me). The issue that may or may not be an issue is I have two options of; 1. Sub 3,000kg design gross weight (MOT 4) 2. 3,000 to 3,500kg design gross weight (MOT 7) Lots of info on the T'interweb but little about the full implications in terms...

I'm in the middle of a new workshop build, this is relatively small building of 8'x16' with a stud framework (now up) and will be insulated and clad in corrugated sheet metal. I already have a much larger building and will be building another large building after this current one. The reason for...

Looking for a decent 200cm to 240cm spirit level. Tempted by the Stabila R-Type but open to suggestions especially if anyone can comment on the digital options out there. Any recommendations? Anyone use levels to this size and are there any gotchas in the longer lengths? I'm using them to...

Just wondering, what is the best method for sharpening edged tools like chisels, plane blades, etc? Discuss...

What just happened? Wood prices have shot up literally within the last few days, CLS has pretty much doubled and I'm seeing other construction lumber having similar increases. What did I miss?

Just picked up a used small form factor Minimax Pro 32 bandsaw. Other than it being a Minimax I know little of it and there is virtually nothing on the web. The wheels are a little over 12" in diameter and throat height is just over 6". The thing is built like a tank and the spine is one of the...

Just received a Clifton 4 1/2 Jumbo Smoother. My first Clifton and have to say it gives Lie Nielsen a run for their money, not as ultra refined as a Lie Nielsen in my opinion (and not necessarily a bad thing either) but a superb looking plane definitely and in the same league. Apologies to the...

Appreciate this has likely been done to death but can people share their real world opinions on shooting boards? Finally got my hands on a decent shooting board plane with plenty of heft and will be making a suitable shooting board to go with it. I appreciate the T'internet is littered with...

Most probably know but just in case, if you are about to buy anything from FFX the current promo code for 5% off is 221FFX

Does anyone do a circa £500 cast iron bench top table saw anymore? Axi's versions are just way to over priced for what they are these days. Draper used to do the 200mm cast topped saw but these are no longer available. I'm looking for a small decent bench top to keep in the house whilst doing...

Picked up a few of these in the last week or so; https://www.dewalt.co.uk/products/dwht83831-1--600mm-24-parallel-bar-clamp Despite the short time I have used them, they are just superb, I have a fair few Bessey bar K clamps and have to say these come across as better built versions. The heads...

I kept meaning to buy a half decent pencil sharpener for my workshop due to countless lost sharpeners or simple disappointment. One of the Helix metal desktop ones turned up as a stocking filler. This is hands down the best sharpener I have ever used. Very well made, stuck to the bench, no mess...

Looking to buy another DF500 (240V) but wanted to check if there are any good deals out there at the moment? I already have the 700 XL machine and used to have a 500 but stupidly sold it a few years back thinking the XL will do the job of both with a Seneca adapter. I have to say I have...