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The original Mafell blades have been excellent for cutting along the grain. Then I noticed a bit of warping (of just the blade hopefully) which I'm putting down to me using them to cut along the grain for over 3m of C16. Through 50mm thickness, so probably running them to the limit which is...

It's brandnew and I bought it from FFX (or similar) last year to sort the outhouse project. But then couldn't afford the blades, nor the time to learn how to use it safely. It's just sat waiting idly to be put to good use. I think I paid about £70 in the offers.. If anyone is interested then it...

I'm thinking something that looks like this Abru Steel Flat strap (L)80mm (W)15mm (T)2mm | DIY at B&Q But they're a bit blooming expensive. This is the shelving which I'm jsut trying to stiffen up as it's 20cm width combined with a 21vm to make a total depth of 41cm. Have added one wooden strut...

Hi all. Not selling as such as it's mistake purchase I made. A used SDS drill and when I've come to use it just now, the hammer action was almost the same as my 18v Milwaukee - possibly missing or I did summat wrong! I'd guess it needs a good refurb or repair as it's nowehere near as powerful...

Don't want the missus confiscating my tools or worse still, not allowing me to buy more with my pocket money! Needed to repair this hinge hole for a while now - but other stuff like broken head gaskets got in the way - but don't want it being a bodge. Also don't want to spend more on brackets...

Hi all and thanks for your insight in advance. I heard of the Metabo name on here and previously had assumed Milwaukee to be the best. Recently I came into a well used Milwaukee impact driver for cheap and it's been a revelation for me. Though, definitely on its last legs. So in my continuing...

I don't have the tools for saw sharpening but they're both new enough that there's no mechanical slack felt yet. I think I knackered em when cutting through a tree stump or two. Try to cut down on landfill so wondered if it's worth it learning how to sharpen these... Or do I need to invest in a...

Thought I'd start a little thread about this big thing. Notice how I've not said beauty as you'd expect something being called 'quite simply, the best JS in the world', to be near enough perfect. Not that I believe humans can create perfection, but still there's certain little things that stood...

Sorry if it's a daft/simple question - maybe it should be in a 'ask a silly question' thread... But, which do I need to go and buy. Probably need a board thats at least 2.5m by 0.5m as I just realised my biggest board I've been saving to complete the shelving system is actually conti. The top...

I think the time has finally come to get a router. Maybe after logging into the forum one too many time but also cos I fancy making some proper grooves to slot the vertical pieces in as opposed to screwing and staggering them. Hapoy to take one if someone has an accurate one lying about that...

Hi all and thanks (again). I've a few YT vids about making my own. But even the simplest design appears to be too involved for me and would need extra investment in tools to get it right. Plus it would end up using up the wood I've already saved for my projects. The Mafell JS is hopefully...

Hello all and thanks for sharing your thoughts in advance. After asking on this very lovely forum about a new jigsaw I'm 'mind made up' on a a Mafell. It's probably what I needed in the first place as I only only really have room/safety-margin for three types of saw. The handsaws in various...

After nearly 10 or more years with my corded Makita which has always been spot on, I think I might be buying another. My dad borrows it often enough that I'm thinking of just gifting it him (or getting him a new one but he'd just say I was being excessive). Now, I don't want something uber...

Hi all. So I started a thread asking about the lintel and other stuff for my outhouse project. But it was all a bit ambiguous and I've started exploring options already. Basically the outhouse is a mess but also not very water tight and during winter lots of bike stuff tends to get 'rusty'...

Hi all and hope you're all well. Last time I was active was when I was making my lovely chicken coup (and thanks for the advice at that time). Been a while and due to a seriousheart infection in 2018 or 2017 I ended up rehousing the chickens and getting rid of the coup - just in case iy was...

Hi all. New on here and not a professional woodworker/designer as such. Make my own drawers and shelving units and fencing etc. I have just almost completed my project of the chicken house (with a view to maybe make my own shed after). I am on a budget and wondered if anyone has any advice with...