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My old Dewalt bandsaw is now not up to the job. I need at least 300mm cut vertically and I need it to be super accurate. I'm hoping to be able to cut 3mm and 6mm deep x 300mm high x 600mm long without having to then put it through a planer to get to any form of uniform throughout the cut. I'm...

Hi everyone, I've not been on for a while because I've been busy processing timber for future projects and also building a vacuum stabilising system. The system works great but ...... I've tried using lots of different things to stabilise VERY punky spalted almost rotten wood but nothing really...

I've been rattling on about getting a new lathe for a while now. I'm down to the finalists which is a relief !!! It's taken sooooo long because to me it's a huge decision that has to be right. The record power maxi 1, the stratos FU230 and the Killinger KM1400 are the finalists. Ideally I...

I'm having to buy a new lathe. My trusty old axi AWVSL900 has problems with its bearings and isn't powerful enough for my needs. I'm looking at the maxi 1 or killinger km 1400. I did like the stratos lathes sold by Simon hope but it's out of my price range! So which one guys ? I just can't...

I've posted many times about my quest for a new lathe. I've seen there is a poolwood 28 40 up for sale near me. I've heard they are good but how good ? It looks well made and has enough grunt to turn large platters. If it will fit in my little turning workshop is it worth going for? Any advice...

I've been looking at upgrading my Axminster AWVSL900 lathe to something with more power but I'm happy with the lathe in general. It's always bolted down so I have no problem with it jumping around, I just need more grunt. I was thinking maybe upgrading the motor to a 1 1/2 hp newton tesla 3...

Just been to yandles free woodworking and crafts event. What a great day. ..... Meeting suppliers, professionals in their fields was great! Picking up tip and tricks all over the place. If you haven't been to these events it's well worth going in my opinion. The event was much bigger then I...

I'm at the point where I need to start upgrading kit, I'm using an Axminster club chuck with standard jaws and think I need something betteror larger work. I've been recommended the oneway stronghold but it is very pricey. Another is the Record SC4 which Simon hope uses. I just want to see what...

I'm new here so hi everyone. I've been told my Axminster AWVSL900 won't be powerful enough for me to use a center saver tool on stock about 400mm upwards and was advised to upgrade to a Killinger 1450 but that is out of my budget. I've seen the twister lathe on Hope wood turning and thought I...