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Thanks - sorry I did not specify the dust extractor. I have an axminster AC82E with linked axminster cyclone thing. It is great attached to the planer thicknesses and table saw. I had not looked on the website lately but I see axminster now say for the newest equivalent model that " Note...

Hello knowledgeable hobbyists! A project I have for christmas is to duct out my workshop (ok garage!) with 100mm ducting to go with my dust extractor. The question I have is - can you combine this with separate 63mm ducting for your smaller bits and pieces - such as bobbin sanders, chop saws...

Yes I have had no takers for this. I think Chenley might be a bit far away so I guess all yours if you are interested!

Ah sorry about that... I am in East Sussex. Near Heathfield. TN21 postcode

I bought the sliding table along with the saw several years ago (5-6 years I think - maybe more). Initially I set it up with the sliding table but it took up too much space so undid it and kept the parts in the attic and workshop. Clearly I am never going to use it so it is going free to a...

Thank you very much everyone for your input. I have managed to see a few of these saws, and the impressions given here are accurate. I have not seen a RP saw, although the specs seem to suggest it is incredible value for money. I was less impressed with the Axi 4300 - don't get me wrong a...

Thanks Malcolm. I would not normally have considered the Record but had noticed some excellent reviews on here. Unfortunately Yandles are very far away but may go and have a look more locally (East Sussex here). But I have been using Tuff saw blades, and whilst this is only an occasional...

I have searched through posts here, but wanted to gauge more recent opinion ideally from owners of midrange bandsaws, having just burnt out my motor on an axminster 350 bandsaw, (0.75kw) I am thinking of an upgrade. I do have 16A sockets so that is not a problem. I was tempted with the...

Hello All, As per title - does anyone have the MFK700 and can it be used for making hinge recesses? I was going to buy a cheaper palm router, but the precision does not seem there like the festool. (I do like festool things). Also not sure if the cheaper version comes with all I need for...

Wow thank you guys. Was the drill speed. I had a look at the pulleys inside and was at 2180/min. Moved the belts around to slowest speed - 210/min. What a difference. No burning now. Thanks again

Now that is something I did not think about... need to find the manual but have a feeling I need to dig around in the head of the pillar drill. Thanks

I did consider the nail option and what you say makes loads of sense. I have spent extra care to flatten the sides by hand planing so I do not have to force the boards to meet when clamping, but I suspect you are right they may split regardless. I would also say that I acclimatised the boards...

Thanks Phil - but I did want to match the timber as close by using offcuts of the same board. Not sure if it is relevant, but I am cutting across the fibres - across the grain, to try and match the wood on the ledge

SO I am making some oak doors for indoors and hiding screws. I am using a veritas plug cutter for the plugs, but don't seem to be able to avoid burning the side of the plugs. When I sharpen the cutter with a file, it lasts about 2 plugs before smoke comes off and - then the sides of the plugs...

Thanks Deema - only I do already have a number of hold downs and dogs already from my small bench that are round, otherwise this approach would give a really neat cut as you say.

Great some interesting suggestions. Yes I do have a pillar drill but was concerned that the forester bits (I need to buy the right size) would not be long enough to go all the way through. Like the idea of starting with a router - but I have to confess I don't have a brace and auger! Still...

Hello all, Some advice please. I am in the process of building a new workbench and have my top still cut as 16-18 lengths of 48mm x 78mm beech to glue together. I thought to drill dog holes in 2-4 of these before glueing together - however I have been putting this off as I am not sure what bit...

Good points. My morticing though is not by hand - if only I was so talented! I cheat with a leigh jig or a domino. But your point is well made than an extra leg will provide a more robust area for banging - your head against as another project looks destined for the woodburner!

Interesting point. I was planning to have the front and back flush and then put holes in front right leg to help support long boards coming from the vice (for planing long edges). Four runs of dog holes in the top itself to put in bench hold downs - or combine dogs with the vices..... I guess...

Thanks. Two vices. One twin screw vice at end. Then a normal metal vice about 1/3 from the left - will put dog holes in right front leg. Sensible?