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i have an old ex16 scroll saw and wonder if any other owners can answer my question the lower arm has lateral movement pivoting slightly where black arrow points is this normal? suspect pin or bushes maybe worn , its a old machine i got at bargain price off E**Y a trip to warrington maybe...

Anyone watching the current series?? My missus loves it I think it's absolute c**p The same shops/people seem to buy the rubbish produced Would love to get the presenters 'social media's contacts I have a lot of rubbish i could sell as 'up-cycled

What's the best way to cut mitres in stock 4 to 15 mms thick 65 to 125 mms wide I have tried my cheap chop saw but it's a bit hit and miss Thanks

looking to upgrade from ALDI/workzone bandsaw whilst this is a reasonable saw it has limitations - poor fence , no mitre slot, difficult to do repeatable cuts due to space limitations in my workshop!! ( 7 x 5 shed ) has to be bench top model any recommendations? thanks

In an effort to reduce my reliance on power tools and maybe acquire some new skills. I have come by one of the above, but no instructions supplied with it. Can anyone help with a noddy/newbie guide? Ta Gary

i currently have a 2nd hand excalibur ex16 and an Aldi bandsaw been getting more into bandsaw but 75mm depth of cut is a bit limiting. for me it is easier to use bandsaw, i am making boxes etc so i am thinking sell ex16 and aldi b/saw and buy a better spec bandsaw would a thinner blade be able...

Hi Having seen Nev's excellent beetles from line drawings how easy or difficult would it be to turn this into pattern? what would you recommend i own the 200 version of this and use it to commute 40 miles daily , weather permitting!!

Orca - can't seem to get the shaping right jigsaw - not too bad , they like it name - ok need more practice first segmentation attempt - old B&Q shelf , grandson painted an attempt ( bad ) 3D grandson scarer WIP

My saw is too low to stand comfortably and too high when sitting. I need to adjust it but For standing or sitting?? I have not done enough scrolling to decide which is best for me. Stand or sit? What's your preference

morning i have an ex16 and modded the dust collection as per claymore by using a drainpipe water collection thingy - see picture my question is i recently purchased in the rutlands sale a new rotary tool which has a 1 metre flexible extension. how the devil do i collect the dust from this? i...

Last day of Xmas break, back to the daily grind tomorrow Where has the last week gone?

Hi i first posted a couple of weeks ago i have purchased an Awfs16, i also fitted the Olson quick change bits to replace the not very good axminster supplied pinless blade holders my problem now is its a right pain to do internal cuts. to feed the blade properly you have to take the side off...

Are hardwood flooring packs suitable for using as panels for scrolling

i have decided to dip my toes into scrolling and to that end have purchased an axminster hobby awfs16. IF and thats a big if i can actually make something which looks presentable , i may be tempted to spend a little more i have a mate who has an excalibur 21 and some of his pieces have inspired...

looking to buy my first dovetail jig for router my stock is only 6mm thick, for small boxes will dovetail jigs cut material this thin? not clear from websites thanks