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avLooking for some advice here, chaps. I have just purchased my first “large” router, a move up from a 1/4” Colt handheld. As I am disabled, I have found that I cannot hold the smaller router firmly enough to complete even the most basic routing tasks with the Colt so I have decided to move to...

I need to purchase a blade for my Bosch GTS 10 XC table saw that is permanently mounted into my workbench. I specifically require this blade to cut thin strips (v. thin such for Kumiko) from solid wood pieces - oak, ash, maple, pine etc. We are advised to purchase a sawblade with a "narrow...

I read somewhere (but of course can't find the reference now!) that it is possible to use the CT36 AC vacuum and accompanying hose with the more common RTS and ROTEX sanders, which I have several of. My 36mm hose has a difference connection on the end than the one that will connect with the...

Hi, I don’t know where to post this question, so would a Mod please move it, if I am in the wrong forum. I have no hearing in one ear and very little in the other but wear a hearing aid in both ears. Generally I work in the shop by myself and do not have my hearing aids in and have never...

Looking for advice from those who are used to getting a fine finish on interior items, including boxes and clocks. I have been advised to purchase a Festool R90 FEQ Rolex sander. I know next to nothing about finish sanders and need advice? Is this the best sander for the job? It is round but...

Hi folks. I am reasonably new to this forum and this is the first time I have ventured into the Scrollsaw section. I am wanted to acquire a working treadle powered fret saws roll saw but there doesn’t ever seem to be an option of getting one in New Zealand, so I need some advice and help...

Hi folks, I am looking to purchase a new small table saw. I mostly make boxes and panels with marquetry. I do not make “big” things but often have several hours worth of cutting pieces for the boxes I.e. repeatable cuts. I am not sure what kind of saw I should purchase. The newest Festool...

I have a chance to purchase a Rapier 500 (equivlent to a #5, I believe) for $50 NZD Which is about 30 GBP. Does anyone know anything about these planes and whether they are worth having for a user plane? Cheers Robyn

I won an auction on eBay that closed on 10th March. I paid the full amount, including postage on the 10th. The auction was for a NEW Veritas Router plane, large, a fence, 2 blades and a plane sock. The vendor now states he can’t find the fence. He wants me to accept a refund of $10 USD...

Hi Chaps, I am starting a Hand Tool Foundations in Woodworking course. We have been provided with a “Required Tool List“. I need assistance with acquiring the following saws: 1) a 20 to 28” 5-7 PPI, Rip saw; 2) a 20 to 28” 8-12 PPI Croscut saw 3) a backsaw 12 - 16”, 10-14 PPI, crosscut I...

Hi there folks, I am not sure that I am posting in the correct forum, so please let me know if there is somewhere else more appropriate….I am just gathering the things I need for my first project, a stool or small bench that is part of Bob Rozaieski’s entry type course on Hand Saw Foundations...

I have been offered a chance to purchase a new 16" Record bandsaw that will be arriving on-shore here in New Zealand in 2 weeks but I have read a post that indicates that Record may (or they did in the past) have non-standard mitre slots. Can anyone confirm this? What size are the slots?