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  1. Bojam

    Jessem Pocket Mill Pro

    Just watched this review video. Interesting alternative to the more pricey Domino. Any plans to stock this item soon @Peter Sefton @Wood Workers Workshop ?
  2. Bojam

    What is this called?

    I was asked by a client/friend to convert an old rum barrel into a liquor cabinet/bar. Started like this: Finished like this: I installed a false bottom and a middle shelf, both 15mm ply painted black as the client requested. I had to install some wooden half moons in the inside of the...
  3. Bojam

    Moving to Brazil: selling up or using a portable power station?

    It’s looking likely that we will be moving to Brazil in 2-3 years time (for my wife’s work). May seem premature to start thinking about this now but there’s a lot of planning involved. The domestic electrical supply in Brazil is not standardised nationally. In some places it’s 110v in others...
  4. Bojam

    Mid-power plunge router advice

    I currently have a Bosch GMF 1600 CE router. Twin bases, plunge base used for handheld work and fixed base mounted in the router table. Motor unit swaps between. Has performed well for a couple of years in both modes. Recently has developed an annoying habit of cutting out occasionally mid...
  5. Bojam

    Joint Genie - gone out of business? Best alternative dowelling jigs?

    Does anyone have a scoop on the company Joint Genie? Have been considering buying a dowelling jig for a while. I've looked at their products using the web address www.joint-genie.co.uk in the last year or so. That address now directs you to www.joint-genie.com. This site does not load and...
  6. Bojam

    Paste wax vs hardwax oils: what's the difference?

    A while back, I made some paste wax following this recipe from Chris Schwarz. Very similar to this from James Wright: Essentially linseed oil and beeswax in varying ratios depending on the consistency you're looking for. Natural linseed oil can be replaced with boiled linseed oil if you're...
  7. Bojam

    Laguna DriftMaster bandsaw fence system

    Does anyone have first-hand experience with this product? If so, interested to hear your thoughts. Expensive luxury or major upgrade? Looks like a bit of a faff to install but the micro-adjustment system is appealing for very precise ripping & resawing (especially veneers). @Nick Laguna UK...
  8. Bojam

    Carbide tipped bandsaw blade setup: aaagh!!

    Afternoon all, I have a new 17in bandsaw. The spec says it can accommodate blades up to 32mm wide. It was supplied with a 30mm carbon steel blade which I have never used. I bought a number of M42 (bimetal) blades of different widths and configurations from Ian at Tuffsaws and have been running...
  9. Bojam

    Doh! First aid kit....

    So this morning I was tuning my bandsaw and trying to sort out the blade tracking and bearing guide alignment after installation of a new (thicker M42) Tuffsaws blade. The saw was unplugged obviously and I was spinning the bottom wheel by hand and observing the bottom bearings. Somehow...
  10. Bojam

    Rebate depth?

    I need to route some rebates on picture frames I'm making and these will be 18mm wide. I need to cut to full width and depth in one pass. This is because the frames are narrow - just 30mm - so there won't be enough supporting material left to stabilise the peices for multiple passes. I have a...
  11. Bojam

    Bosch GMF1600 not working

    Evening all, My Bosch GMF1600 has been playing up over the last few days. Intermittently refusing to start or, more recently, stopping mid cut. Until today I've been able to get it going again by blowing and wiping the contact strip and the vents on the motor unit to clear any dust/debris. Now...
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