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I am looking for an Airshield Pro for my grandson who has started doing some turning. He is 10 years old but he has tried mine and it seems to fit him OK with a bit of adjustment. We would need ear defenders as he is very sensitive to loud noise. I am reluctant to buy a new one in case he...

Axminster AT2030 3hp lathe for sale. The specification is the same as for the rebranded Axminster AP508WL. This is a robust, powerful and heavy lathe but it divides into a number of parts for transportation. I use it on a daily/weekly basis and it is in excellent condition as can be seen from...

I recently extended my workshop and, as a result, had to alter my dust extraction layout. I now find that, especially when I power sand, I am getting dust everywhere and not enough is being caught by the extraction system. My Draper 1hp extractor is housed in a shed that adjoins my workshop and...

After problems with my bandsaw I discovered that one of the lower blade guides has disappeared and I assume that I have thrown it away when cleaning out the sawdust. An enquiry with Axminster indicates that they have no spares in stock and delivery time is between 6 to 8 weeks. From other...

In this cold weather my thoughts have turned to workshop heating. It is hard for me to justify turning on electric heaters just for one person when we are being so careful in the house so I am thinking of fitting a woodburner. If you have done this can you any recommendations for a small (and...

My grandchildren, aged 7 and 9 (soon to be 8 and 10), have taken an interest in my workshop but I am concerned about them being subjected to dust. I use an Airshield Pro most of the time but can't find anything suitable for children. Even my oldest grandchild finds an adult Airshield Pro too...

I have been intending to buy Steb centres but I see that Axminster have their own version. Are they as good as the originals? After discussing this with another woodturner I have serious doubts but would be interested in other people's experiences as they are considerably cheaper. As a matter...

I want to buy a hollowing tool(s) but am bewildered by the choices available. Whatever I decide on it seems likely that the cost will be high so I will appreciate any advice given, especially as there are no shows at the moment where tools can be seen being demonstrated. I have considered the...

I have come across this seller on the internet and wondered whether anyone else has had any dealings with them. They can be found at https://www.cfitbeats.com. They offer various items for purchase including some tools etc that may be of interest to woodworkers/turners. For example they offer...

I am considering enlarging my workshop if my wife will grant me planning permission! At the moment my electricity comes via a 2.5mm spur taken off a house ring main using armoured cable so the power is limited, although I haven't had a problem to date. Before doing any building work I want to...

On Saturday morning I spent an enjoyable couple of hours watching Theo Haralampou's demo from Australia. For a while I have been experimenting, unsuccessfully, to find a way to mount an appropriately shaped block of wood in the tailstock to assist in, for example, holding a part turned sphere...

I have ordered a new bandsaw and have just noticed that it says that a 16 amp supply is needed. Can anyone explain in simple language what that entails please. The bandsaw motor is 1.5 kw but my lathe is 2.2 kw and that runs off a 13 amp plug. My workshop electricity runs from my domestic...

I want to buy a replacement carbide tip for a hollowing gouge and I would appreciate hearing the experiences of anyone who has actually used Banggood or similar products. Many thanks.

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Hi I am thinking about placing an order with Timberbits in Australia and I am wondering what recent experiences people have had in relation to import taxes etc. I want to buy a chuck and large Cole/bowl jaws so the cost will be fairly high and the parcel will weigh about 6 or 7 kilo's. I read...

Has anyone got a set of the VM120 485 bowl jaws (effectively very large Cole jaws)? If so could you tell me what clearance is needed between the spindle centre and the lathe bed to use the jaws effectively please? For example, if a 485 mm diameter bowl is held by the jaws what is the resulting...

I have a (small) 6 year old grandson who likes to come into my workshop and play with wood. Under careful supervision I have let him try using my tenon saw, small plane, mallet and hammer. He has a small tool set bought for him at Christmas 2018 but, frankly, the tools are useless. I have...

Hi After dropping some fairly broad hints before Christmas my wife bought me the Robert Sorby 330H texturing and spiralling tool. I have never tried any type of texturing so this will be a new venture for me. I will only be texturing bowls and platters initially and, having Googled the 330H...

Hi Some time ago a kind neighbour gave me a Hegner scroll saw. I am now starting to really enjoy using it but I am having a bit of a problem attaching the top blade clamp when I have threaded the blade up through the work to make an inside cut. In particular I am struggling to get the blade in...

Hi I have got a jammed/stuck morse taper drive centre in my lathe headstock and would be grateful for any suggestions for freeing it. I have tried knocking it out with the knock out bar but without success and I have hit it fairly hard. I have used stilsons on the drive centre and can rotate...