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I have one of these EB HC260 Planer Thicknessers. In most respects, it is an OK machine. However, when using it as a jointer, the fence locking system leaves a lot to be desired. The fence locking mechanism looks like this: I use a square to align the fence to the table bed. However, I...

I've just come to the end of my first proper project in 10+ years - a walnut bookcase. I was determined to try do things without 'cutting corners', and so I spent a long time making jigs, and such like, before I cut any parts for the project. When it came to milling the kicker boards and...

I've been thinking about a battery driven router and had (I thought) settled on the Makita. However, when I start looking online I see that there are two models - the DRT50ZX4 and the DRT50ZJ. On the Amazon webpage, the 'J' is described as having a brushless motor, whereas no mention is made...

Hi I'm getting back into the hobby after a long hiatus. I'm in the North Notts/Lincs area and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to good timber merchants in or around my area. I'd be looking primarily for someone who can supply boards of Cherry/Maple/Walnut/Oak etcetera. I have a...

I’m having an issue setting up my Stanley Bailey #5 plane. It is a modern plane, probably from around 2000 or so. It has had no ‘fettling’ done on it. I am no expert and am just getting back into woodworking after a lengthy hiatus. So it could be something daft that I am doing. But I have...