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    Triton MOF001 router - bushings/template guides

    Hi all - looking for some advice on the triton mof001 or other triton routers and the options to fit bushings or template guides? I'm mainly wanting something that will allow me to use templates and set up guide fences when routing freehand. I considered just getting flush trim bits with top...
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    Carving chisels - starter advice

    Hi all I’m looking to get some carving chisels to have a go at hand carving and wondering what people advise to begin with. I’ve been looking at some used sets on ebay, there’s something like these marples ones for about £160 that seems a fairly extensive set, but don’t know if it’s a good...
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    Advice needed - Porch canopy build

    Hi all, I’ve decided to take on a project to rebuild the porch canopy on the house and would like to build it so it matches the other original ones on our street. I’ve attached a photo of the originals. I’m going to build it in sapele and have made a start planing and thicknessing to 60mm...
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    Sedgwick PT255

    Hi all - I was posting recently about a Charnwood w583 and people’s thoughts and have been turned in the direction of buying a used machine for my budget. So, looking for some opinions/experience on the Sedgwick PT255. I’m looking at a used one near me that’s going for £1000 with a dust...
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    Esta blades for Charnwood planer W583

    Hi all - I’m considering buying a Charnwood w583 planer thicknesser and wonder if anyone can advise whether it’s possible to fit this model with an esta blade setup for disposable blades? Also interested in peoples thoughts on the planer in general. It was between this and the PT107 for my...
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    Bent drill spindle

    Anyone had much luck or can advise on the best approach to straighten a bent drill press spindle? I got an Axminster AT2001DP second hand but the run out is quite bad. It’s had new bearings, belts and I’ve checked the chuck. The spindle actually seems to have a slight bend in it when I set a...
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    Record power cl2 …owners manual?

    Hi all, don’t suppose anyone has a link or could possibly share an owners manual for the record power cl2 lathe? Got one second hand but would like to know my way around it. Strangely doesn’t seem to have a cavity to use a knock out bar so you have to just wedge things out…
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    Record cl2 36 x 18 lathe

    Hi all I might have the opportunity to buy a record power cl2 36x18 lathe (it’s a blue one so early model?) and wondering if anyone can give some advice. The seller is asking for £600. It comes with a variable speed upgrade, quite a selection of different chucks (think one is a 4 jaw), some...
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    Dust extraction - bandsaws

    Hi all - recently purchased an Axminster AW2305b bandsaw and I’m wanting to set up some dust extraction. I have a cheap triton wet and dry vac that I’ve hooked up but it’s not really pulling much out at all, so I’ve been looking at other extractor options. Is also like something quieter. The...
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    Axminster aw1950b bandsaw

    Hi all Anyone had any experience with these? I can’t find anything about them online, is this a new line? Coincidentally I was just thinking of buying a record sabre 250 but this actually looks like a fairly decent competitor spec wise, and is around the same price (plus available local to...
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    Elektra Bekum 316g or RP sabre 250

    Hi all - got a possible chance to get an elektra bekum 316g for £250 I’m after a starter bandsaw, probably just for rips in hardwood around an inch thick and maybe a bit of resawing. I was looking at saving up for the RP sabre 250 (buying new) which would be around £430 without a stand I...
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    What is this for?

    Hi all, clearing out a friends shed the other day and came across this tapered stone, think it’s for sharpening something specific maybe? im sure I’ve seen one of these before but can’t remember what it’s for. Might be mistaken - maybe something entirely useless but Google hasn’t helped me...
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    Budget-ish bench grinder

    Hi all,I’d like to get a bench grinder for doing the occasional re-establishing of primary bevels, but also want something I can attach a wire wheel to for cleanup of old tools etc as I do a lot of that. I’m looking at either the titan from Screwfix or maybe one of the Axminster craft ones...
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    Old tool identification

    Hi all, Can anyone tell me what this tool is? The one that looks like you clamp it to a bench top?
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    Stanley (?) plane, type 4 - restoration advice

    Hi all, I’ve just picked up an old plane on Facebook marketplace and wanting to try and restore it. I think it’s a Stanley (the iron is anyway) - I’ve gone through the online flow chart identifier and I think it’s a type 4. unfortunatley the handle has been snapped off at some point. There...
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    Garage Felt roof - water coming through mortar

    Hi all, just looking for advice on an issue with moisture penetrating through the mortar in my garage. It’s only in a certain area of the garage and it seems to be at the exact height that the utility room is attached externally, where there is some flat felt roof which runs off too the...
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    Sanding discs - Bosch hook and loop

    Hi all, recently bought a Bosch pro gex-125 orbital sander and it’s been working great but the hook and loop seems to have stopped gripping discs or the backing pads that came with some mesh carbide discs I bought. I know there’s a life span to hook and loop but I’ve only used it to sand down...
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    Mid range/budget chisels

    Hi all, Looking for some advice on some chisels to get started with as beginner. Not wanting to spend crazy money but don’t mind up to £100 for a set or maybe £50 or so for a couple of good ones separate (seen some advise just buying a couple to begin rather than a whole set) anyone used the...
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    Raised bed for chiminea

    Hi all, Looking for some ideas and advice on building a raised bed which I can stand a clay chiminea in. The chiminea is quite large (125cm x 50cm) and comes with a metal tripod style stand. the problem I’ve got is that the back yard is just brick and also on a slight slope, so I’m wanting to...
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    Wood filler with osmo oil?

    Hi all, I’m restoring an old oak desk and would like to fill a couple of the gaps that have appeared in some of the joints. I’d like to use some of the sawdust from sanding for this to get as good a match as possible, but I know mixing sawdust and glue can mean the finish won’t penetrate. I’ve...
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