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Hi guys. Been a while since i posted anything on here but i have been lurking! My situation is this. I have moved my machinery into a much smaller space than i was intending! Although most of it fits, i am still trying to work out the best option regarding dust extraction. I want a fully...

Hi all, Does anyone have, or has anyone used a Minimax SC3 panel saw? Just interested to hear any comments about ease of use, build quality etc, or even alternatives. I am looking to upgrade my current saw fairly soon, and need something that will be able to cope with large boards, not...

Hi all, I need to build a new top for my workbench. It needs to be a fairly quick job. I was thinking about gluing up three 1" pieces of Birch ply. I have access to a heated press, so this will be fairly easy. I was then thinkinng about lipping with hardwood around edges. Questions i'm not...

Hi all Does anyone know of a good jig for routing lettering/ numbers in a line. I've seen the rutlands ones, but the lettering looks very rounded and not so pretty! I was wondering if there is anything that produces a more traditional, hand carved look. Obviously it wont be the same but, would...

Hi guys hope someone can help with this. I have an Axminster PRO 253S drum sander. 25" wide (I think). My problem is that the extractor i have is really only good for large chippings etc, unless i fit the fine filters to the top bags. The extractor is an axminster ADE4000. At £114. 52 each for...

Hi all, Would anyone be able to tell me what speed I should run a 180mm diameter wobble saw at in the spindle moulder? Thanks Murray

Hi All, I have an old Cooksley bandsaw with 2ft diamiter wheels which need their rubber tyres replacing! Does anyone know of anywhere to get it done in the south east? I live near dartford so Essex Kent and london are all close. If not has anyone used any other companies across the country...

Hi Does anyone have a photo of a sedgewick 571 with the cast iron base instead of the cabinet style stand? I'v been trying to find a pic on the internet with no avail! Cheers Murray

Hi, Just wondered if anyone uses Whitehill Tenon disks for the spindle moulder? Is there any real problem with breakout? Are the replaceable knife blocks with spur cutters better? Cheers Murray

Hi, I hope some of you will be able to give me some pointers in the right direction!! Iv got a commission to build a tambour top writing desk. The tambour itself will be approx 44" in width. It will conceal an internal carcase of pigeon holes and small drawers. Because the depth of the desk...