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Sorry about that! Same thing happened when I wrote mine - I was nearly finished when I found Chippy has posted, so I had to amend my post slightly. Just goes to show that a lot of people think a collection of Systainers might be the way to go! Thanks for the link - I may go to Anglia to add to...

I second the idea of getting some Festool Systainers and Sortainers. These are rectangular plastic boxes, most of which have the same footprint but come in five varying heights, which stack and clip together: The video from Tanos, the makers of Systainers, at...

It's very much over your budget, even in its basic form, but the recently-introduced OF2200 is Festool's largest (7.8kg), most powerful (2200 Watt) and most expensive (463 GBP + VAT base model, 630GBP + VAT with accessory kit) router. See the Festool Routing Range webpage for more information...

I just happened to read a review of the Jet and the Tormek yesterday where it seems that the owner had the same problem with the Jet. Just a minute while I look through my browsing history... Yep, here we are, and there's also a photo... ------------...

I bought some Festool clamps from them last October. As far as I remember, they arrived very quickly, and I would be very happy to buy from them again. Forrest

The GST135BCE seems to be the darling of the jigsaw world, and you won't find many people who have had problems. Indeed, quite a lot of people who have tried the much more expensive Festool PS300/PSB300 prefer the Bosch. Having read lots of positive reviews about the GST135BCE, I went and...

Is this the SIP 01321 10" saw with aluminium table and steel left, right and rear extension tables like this one...? If so, the bolts that secure the side and rear extensions to the table are hex M6 x 1.00 pitch x 16mm long, with 3 bolts on each extension. The length could be reduced a bit if...

I waited a couple of days for you to reply to j's question as to whether it was a blue or green Bosch that was for sale, but on seeing no answer I popped in to the store when I was passing. No harm done, and I got a few other things I needed whilst I was there. I take it that it was the green...

Today I went to B&Q Warehouse, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, in the (optimistic!) hope of finding the Bosch Blue GSR10.8 Li-Ion for £49, but it turned out to be the green PSR300LI that they were offering, reduced from £59.98 to £49.98. Also included was a set of 10 screwdriver bits, two hex-shank...

It sounds as though you have the SIP 01321 10" table saw, as offered by Screwfix: If I'm correct, note that there is a cut-out plunger switch next to the main off/on switch: I seem to remember this is a thermal cut-out for overload protection. The NVR switch is at the bottom left of the...

Yay - The DEWALT D26480 240VOLT COMPACT BELT SANDER 600W - perfect! :D Thank you very much for that. I had searched the UK DeWalt site before I asked, but it doesn't seem to be there. I'm off to read up about it... Thanks again Forrest

Porter Cable in the USA has come out with the 371K Compact Belt Sander at http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=6160 which looks like this: It has a 14" x 2.5" belt. I think I have seen a UK version of this small belt sander, marked by another company, but I can't remember whether it...

I'll keep a look-out, but what are you after? The log jaws (which were the last thing being discussed), an old-model Superjaws (irrespective of price), a new-model Superjaws (irrespective of price), or a cut-price Superjaws (model not important)...? Forrest

One of the new features of Internet Explorer 7 is a zoom level control at the bottom right of the window in the status bar. This feature often goes unnoticed, but it can be a great help, particularly when enlarging text that doesn't respond to the better-known Text Size command, or for enlarging...

Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to do that comparison, complete with nice clear photos. It's the first side-by-side comparison I've seen of the Superjaws models, and it's greatly appreciated! :D I'm still wondering why those B&Q stores which had both in stock were heavily...

The Scheppach TS2500Ci with sliding carriage and table extensions is offered by Machine Mart at http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ts2500ci-circular-saw-bench/path/table-saws-workshop-saws-2/brand/scheppach. If you phone round, perhaps you might be able to find a local branch that...

Ray Thanks for the additional and useful information, which is much appreciated. I look forward to reading your review :) George I saw the newer model on offer for about £70 at the Newcraighall B&Q Warehouse before Christmas. I don't remember seeing either model on offer at that store since...

Note that there are two models of Triton Superjaws - the SJA001... ...and the newer SJA200... I have seen it said that the older SJA001 model is better made. I've been around several B&Q Warehouses in Scotland, and it's always the newer SJA200 without the bottom crossbars that is on...

Thank you. I've been lurking for a few months, but since the query about my home city had no replies, I decided to poke my head over the parapet. Tools, books, and computers - that's where most of my money goes. I have a very long wish list, with a Festool TS55 saw and guide rails near the...

Murray's Tool Store in Morrison Street is an old-established shop and well worth a visit. Whilst it's reasonably small, it's packed full of stuff, including a large collection of new and second-hand hand tools. It's the sort of place where you could spend the afternoon rummaging through their...