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I am looking to buy a small bandsaw that will take a 3mm blade. I have been looking at a few but can not find reviews that have made me settle on one. Can I ask for the opinions of the forum members on the make below or other suggestions. Money to spend max £180 with delivery. Also as this will...

I am selling my Delta scroll saw 40-540 as I have Arthritis in my hands and I am finding it harder to use. The saw is in great nik and cuts well. The only problem is that the air blower does not work. This can be overcome with various ways ie use an aquarium pump and length of pipe. I am selling...

I am looking to buy a small bench top bandsaw as a second bandsaw to my larger Axminster Awbb saw. I have been looking at the Jet, Fox Scheppach & Record. I need the bandsaw to take a 1/8th blade and cut about 4". Around the £150 price range. Can anyone give me some advise on what would be the...

I have just bought a second hand Delta 40-540 scroll saw. The saw works well just the air blower does not work, but that is not a problem. The owner had made a change to the bottom blade release, adding a nut and bolt to clamp the blade in place. This does away with the need for the special tool...

I have a Delta 40-540 scroll saw can someone advise me if I can use a foot switch with my saw. Also can one be bought in the UK. If not is it possible to make one???? Thanks Dermot.

I need to add a air blower to my Delta 40-540 scroll saw. The one on the saw is not working. I intend to use a Aquarium air pump & air line, but I would like to get if possible a plastic adustable blower like the one on the Dewalt 788. I contacted Mike in USA as I saw he sold one like this on...

I have been looking at upgrading my Decoflex saw to one that has got quicker blade changing. I have looked at the SIP 01373 & Record Power SS16V. Canyone that has any of these two saw give me there thoughts and findings on them please. Thanks

I am looking to buy a good mid to top range scrollsaw. The top of the must have list is a Quick/Easy blade change. What makes and models do you recommend. I asked about converting my Decoflex with an easy change clamp, but the answers were to difficult for my non technical brain, it started to...

I have a Scheppach Deco 420 saw, and the blade changing is driving me mad. It is so hard and slow to change the blades as I have to use a tool and "Footer" ( Scots word for fumble ) around. I wondered if there was a Quick change blade set that would fit my saw, and if so where would I get one.

I am waiting on some grease and a grease gun to arrive in this SLOW post. I was advised to grease my lathe regularly with Oregan chainsaw grease. I am not sure what & where I need to grease. Can I ask any Jet lathe owners for a bit of guidance with this task? Dermot.

Hi After the bad weather I went into my shed to turn. When I turned the lathe on the motor sounded as if it was labouring. I tried to increase speed but this was not possible. The higher I went in speed the slower the lathe turned. At first I thought it might still be cold/frozen, but I kept it...

I am looking to buy a Bobbin/Oscillating sander, and I wonder if anyone here on the forum has any reviews on a Woodstar. I know this comes in at the low end of the market, but as money is tight I need to look at this level of cost approx £120. Another reason is that I will have good use for a...

I have been looking at Youtube and reading a few books on jigs for Table saws. I have made a "Cross cut sled" , but I wondered if I have to remove the splitter. I have read that this should always be in place to help prevent "Kickback". Why I ask this question is because most of all the Youtube...

I have a problem with my 2mt Jacobs Chuck. When I have it mounted in my lathe it will work it's self loose and drift forward in the head stock. Even if I fit it tight it always runs forward and I have to stop to refix it. What is the problem? Does anyone else have this happen? and what can I do...

I am looking to buy a blade for my table saw to cut Finger joints with. I have the Jet JTS-10 Table Saw the blade size is 254mm / 30mm. Do i need a Dado blade and if so can anyone suggest where i can get one that will be suitable for my saw. I will need to make approx 10mm finger joints.

I have been thinking of getting a Bobbin Sander. I have been looking at two machines. Charnwood CHW420 370W & Record Power Bbs100 1/2 hp. Has anyone got any info on these machines, or is there a better make for the same money, around £250.

I have been asked if i can turn some wooden thimbles for a friends mother. I have plenty of large pen blanks that will look good. Has anyone made any thimbles before, and if so can i get some tips. :) Dermot.

I have been having some issues with my bandsaw. As it is only 1 year old and to me cost a lot of money, i was not getting the full use out of it. I followed the advise of the replies when i asked the forum for help. It was suggested that i have a look at Steve Maskery DVD's on this subject...

Can anyone show me a plan to make a jig for a Finger/Box Joint on the Router Table or Tablesaw.

I am looking to see how i can make a jig to help with Bandsaw Drift. I have an Axminster 12" and as far as i can see the fence can not be adjusted. I know how to see what angle the saw drifts at, but i would like something more than just clamping a straight edge to the table. Thanks Dermot.