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Evening all Can anyone tell me if this blade is beyond saving? I’ve measured the bow to be 1mm at its deepest point. I’m wandering if it’s worth looking at the veritas pmv replacement blade and accompanying cap iron? Those 2 combined come in around £100 and I’m not sure an old record smoother is...

Evening all Although I have milled ash logs using a chainsaw mill previously I am far from an expert. I have cross cut these sections to length and sealed them ready for cutting into planks but as you can see they’ve developed some mighty cracks, bigger than I’ve experienced previously. Can...

Hi all I’m trying to make a decision between a morticer, preferably a bench top model but I could possibly accommodate a floor standing version or a domino. I’ve been woodworking for around 5 years and have built things such as tool chest’s, blanket chests and dining tables using solid timber...

Morning all, I’m having trouble fixing my wixey gauge to my thicknesser. The plastic casing has a curved lip where the foot of the gauge should rest meaning it can’t make snug contact with the thicknesser. All of the videos and instruction show thicknesser’s with straight casing, is there anyone...

Hi all I have been given a 6 inch bench top planer which I think was made by SIP? It has no manual and no marking’s to confirm this. I know it looks pretty ropey but I can’t afford anything newer and it does have cast iron tables and fence. Unfortunately the 4 screws/bolts that attach the fence...

I'm looking at buying a new bandsaw and am thinking of either a sabre 450 or startrite 403, I am struggling to find any reviews on either of these machines and was hoping people might be able to enlighten me on either or both machines. Cheers Rob