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Hi guys, After much thought and head-scratching, I decided to build a bench based on Lon Schleining's 'best of old and new' in his excellent book. The only modifications were that I would fill in the end frames with raised panels and add a central tool tray (or dust collector) with a removable...

Hi guys, I want to build myself a new bench and was planning to use white beech. I've been offered steamed beech at a decent price: what's the difference as regards workability, stability, durability (and any other words ending in ....ability !)? All comments gratefully received. Cheers, Paul

Wish me luck guys! This Sunday, I'm running in the Shakespeare Marathon (Stratford-upon-Avon) :? Did my first one last year for charity and finished in 4 hours 52 seconds. Determined to break 4 hours this year so I don't have to do it again! The course passes my front door at around 19...

How about a few appropriate songs for woodworkers ? Obviously, anything by The Carpenters, Woody Guthrie, Wishbone Ash, The Beech Boys or even the Oakridge Boys. Elton John - I'm still sanding Beatles - I saw her sanding there Philly J Kramer - Grains and floats and planes If I had a hammer...

Does anyone have a video or DVD of the NYW router table episode they'd be willing to lend me for a short time ? I've got the plans, there are just a couple of things I'd like to check. I'm too impatient to send for one ! Please PM me. Thanks, Paul

Those of you who have followed with growing excitement (yawn) my thread about my indecision on new bandsaw purchase (now resolved in favour of Axminster 3501) will know that I now have an Electra Beckum 250 to shift. Excellent machine, bought new by me about four years ago, very light use since...

Anyone own one of these yet ? I'd be very interested in your experience of it, as I'm seriously considering parting with my hard-earned in the near future. It looks to have a good spec for the money: is Scheppach quality holding up ? Thanks, Paul

I'm looking to replace my small but perfectly formed BAS 250 with something more powerful and with a greater depth of cut for re-sawing. I'm thinking of the SIP 14" Professional and the Axminster AWEFSBB. Both are 2hp, both have around 8" depth of cut and (taking delivery charges into account)...

Hello all, My Perform CCNPT planer thicknesser is for sale. Bought new by me a couple of years ago from Axminster and has had very light use since. Complete with original instructions and a new unused spare set of knives. Obviously in excellent condition and ready to go. Make me a...

I'm making a couple of garden planters in Iroko: having run them through the thicknesser to just over size (using enough masks, filters and extractors to make Axminster's profit for the year) , I want to smooth them by hand. OK so far, so reach for the LV BU jointer. Question: a higher angle...

Having just taken delivery of my shiny new Xcalibur 806 (which is just as good as everyone says), I was wondering if anyone has experience of their planer thicknessers ?[/b]