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I stole these images from an other forum and thought some people on here might be interested... What we have here is a 2½" (cutting depth) bearing guided router bit on a ¼" shaft (yes really) The shaft bent as the machine spun up and the centrifugal force pulled it over. I shudder to think what...

I thought I had posted this earlier but it's vanished... I know there are a few on here who have purchased these in the past so I am interested how they have faired. I have been offered an new (bought but unused) one at a good price and wondering whether it's worth getting or holding out for...

These are amazing: http://loloro.com/section/267320_Hominids.html

I'm building an overhead router and need to source some guide pins of varying sizes. Does anyone know if these can be bought anywhere? I had though about using normal (Trend type) router guide bushes mounted upside down in a suitable plate but am not sure if this would be safe/strong enough. I...

Hey guys I'm looking for a drive belt for a SIP 01489 14' bandsaw but don't want to spend £30 plus VAT and postage. Does anyone know if these are a common type of belt, maybe used in other applications or machines? It's the flat yellow type of belt with grooves in. Many thanks.

Don't try this at home folks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EHRhh11rWs

I don't see a lot of polishing going on in this video. Hope it inspires. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=8a5_1380873999

Anyone here use one of these? AWEDE2 Filter Cartridge What does it filter down to? Do you think it will fit the SIP 01453? Thanks.

Hi all My girlfriend has recently been left a very nice piece of furniture and I was wondering what the best way of dating it would be. Going by google image searches it is definately of Jacobean style, whether or not it is a repro or not is were I am stumped. I do know it was in a relatives...

Hi Another question: Where can I buy a set of rounders? I have seen them mentioned in a few turning books but the nearest I can find is the LeeValley dowel cutters. I'm looking for sizes 5/8" and 7/8" Thanks in advance.

Hi Can anyone tell me how many stops there are on the Axi indexing ring? It doesn't say on the site or in the catalogue. Many thanks

Hi Do any of you here use your lathe to make chairs, tables and the like? My searches aren't finding much. I'd like to learn more about chair making and spindle turning. Any good websites or links? Thanks in advance

Hello everyone Not been around here for a while... I am looking for a lathe to get me started in turning - something that can do longish spindles (table legs etc.) and a bit of bowl/faceplate work. Ideally I'm after something along the lines of the Axminster/Perform CCBL/CCL level. I have an...

Hi All I had a little accident at work today and will be laid up for 8-10 weeks. Will I still get my full pay? I have tried looking on the web but there are so many no-win-no-fee sites it hard to find any real proper advice. Cheers

My workplace is a nightmare. I have put up with it for a while but am now at the stage were I really need to get things changed. I work as a sign maker but we use all the usual w/work machinery; table saw, RAS, vertical panel saw etc in the workshop. If some of you people could see the state of...

Im off to Peterburough (Ontario) in a couple of weeks and have been allowed a day or two to go shopping. Anyone know of any places worth visiting whilst im there? Looking to pick up a couple of planes, some diamond stones, router bits etc. Any suggestions welcome.

I saved one of these from a skip. Can anyone tell me what it is? The plate on the side says: Newing-Hall Model G Machine 110:948 Airedale Works Hunslet. 0.166 hp motor 2800 rpm. It looks like a single sided grinder but the wheel is some sort of plastic so thought it was maybe a...

I need to strip this thing down so I can safely get it home and start refurbing it. I already have the guards, motor and pressed steel stand removed but am having trouble removing the infeed/outfeed tables. This model doesn't have the sliding dovetails on the underside of the tables (it has...

Amazing video (Work safe) of a very lucky man. http://www.frikid.com/showVideo.php?lid=1364 "we're not doin' that no more" "nope, no more iron" Hilarious

Edinburgh (Newcraighall) warehouse are selling these off for £99. Only five left now :wink: . Get in quick.