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I just think that British woodworkers have an obligation to try and buy British wherever the quality and price balance allows. Far too much of what I get in my in-box and see on the net / you tube is quite aggressively marketed and endorsed US and Canadian goods. Of course people can buy what...

Thanks to you all for your thoughts and responses. This is really very useful and much appreciated. To answer some of the points raised, the saw has a perfectly straight back, has 16PPI and cuts straight though it starts to stick randomly at +10mm into the cut. I've no experience of a decent...

First thing I tried Adam - and it works perfectly until the wax wears off! This wore off after 2-3 cuts so would be a real pain if this were the only way I could get it to work correctly.

Hi All, How can I correct a 'sticking' dovetail saw? I've recently been passed a good quality old (1940's?) Spear and Jackson dovetail saw from within the family and really want to use it. I've spent some time polishing up the blade etc and it is now pretty clean, remains sharp but sticks in the...

Hi All, I have a similar plane that I am also wanting to successfully use. I am assuming that this performs the function of a Jointer Plane? As you can see from one of the attached photos, whilst the sole of the plane is 'relatively flat' it is not square to the sides. I assume that as long as...

I'm unfamiliar with the lathe you mention but know that, where possible, it is always better to try and purchase an inverter drive from the same manufacturer as the motor to ensure that there are no interface issues. I assume that the lathe motor has been specified for inverter use otherwise it...

Not there but another major DIY retailer. Similarly the edges looked solid even when cut on the table saw it's the routed finish that I'm not happy with. But hey, you live and learn and as long as I'm learning then I'm happy!

Thanks guys. This 'community' is just cracking. I'm at the bottom of a very steep learning curve but with your help and advice I will get there. Thanks again.

Apologies for a no-doubt rubbish question. Have cut and routed flutes in MDF for the first time and the routed surfaces have a 'furry' texture. Is this the norm for machined MDF? Do I have inferior quality MDF and/or router bits. The bits are new but not expensive. Is it a case of fine sanding...

Hope you recorded where the timber beams and columns were before the ply went up so you know where you can hang things solidly otherwise it's a right pain! *speaking from experience!

Yes as I mentioned earlier this low volume extractor is a compromise and, were money no object, I'd have both a high volume chip extractor for the saw and the low volume unit for routers, hand tools etc. but reasonably thought a twin motor vacuum would do a better job than it currently is. I...

You're not kidding! LOL. I'm working up to one of those. :wink:

So what do you use on a table saw then DrB?

Thanks for your thoughts. stuartpaul - you ask how much did I cut? Only 8 cuts of 18mm MDF say 1250mm long each - so not a lot at all. This particular saw is totally open underneath the blade so there are no plates to remove. I did think that this was possibly an issue in itself and that if I...

Yes I've checked all of the connections - saw shroud to the top of the table, the 100mm to the rear of the table and the short internal hose from the table body to the internal blade enclosure - all is tight without splits. The filters on the vac are also all new and it is pulling properly. The...

Hi All, Fired up the new table saw with a record Power DX4000 twin motor filter and somewhat disappointed at the amount of dust that is released from beneath the saw table - see attached pic. I understand that this high pressure low volume filter is bit of a compromise (when compared to a low...

Hi Selsdon, I'm in a similar position. Bought the full kit and have been working to set up square and level for the last couple of nights. I've got the extension table and sliding table installed but not fully square etc. You shouldn't underestimate the amount of time this takes!! I'm a degree...

Thanks Mark, that's a great help. Trying to make a bloody jigsaw without the box is just so frustrating! Axminster has an obligation to issue this with the kit under the CE regulations and machinery directive but hey, it's not like I can come to any harm with this is it?!?

Anyone point me in the direction of the operation, maintenance and assembly manual for the new model TS250-2 table saw? Just taken delivery of one and the manual within the packaging is for the older version! I've mailed Axminster but they've yet to respond. Download version from their web site...

You were right Marcros, it definitely needs commissioning! The carriage track is connected to two cantilever steel brackets by four captive bolts with four further levelling bolts underneath and the cast carriage sits onto this and slides along the carriage track 'centralised' by rubber wheels...