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A few months ago I posted here to suggest a monthly meet up of those with an interest in working with wood, in the South Cambs/North Herts region....a part of the country which seems relatively devoid of woodie activity! Just wanted to report back that we got eight interested people and have...

I have recently become the proud owner of a used Festool Domino, and am just in the process of getting to grips with it. One thing I'd like to sort out is dust extraction. I have a plumbed in vacuum extraction system, and so would like to use this rather than buy a dedicated Festool extractor...

Just wondering whether there are any local forum members in the Royston area (on the Cambs/Herts border) who might be interested in meeting informally on a monthly basis with like minded woodies to exchange ideas and tips......plus to discuss the difficulties encountered in working with wood in...

I guess most of you received the "Advent Calendar" email from Axi today. Just wondered what people thought of today's deal, the Bosch GKF 600 palm router package on offer at £115. http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-bosch- ... rod784588/ It's something I've been thinking about for a while, so...

Guys, I've got myself a bit of a dilemma! I've just bought a used Creusen bench grinder, and I'm wanting to fit a pair of those amazing (as recommended by Philly) Norton 3X blue grind wheels to it. So what's the problem? Well, Creusens have a 15mm diameter shaft. and the Norton grind wheels...

Having recently rebuilt an old Wadkin planer, my faithful Elektra Beckum HC260 Planer-Thicknesser is up for grabs. It is an original German built machine which is really solid and well made.....way better than the Chinese clones which seem to be based on its design. It has a 3HP motor and zips...

Guys, I'm looking for a bit of guidance or ideas with regard to a motor issue. I've been rebuilding a gorgeous old Wadkin planer over the last couple of years....you know what it's like finding time for something like this. Anyway, I'm now on the last stretch and sorting out the...

Has anyone got any suggestions as to where I could get hold of a replacement lever cap for an old Record No3 plane? I recently refurbished an old No3, including a repaint and lapping the sole. It cuts so sweetly now....arguably my nicest plane to use. However, the lever cap is damaged; the...

I had to buy a quantity of hose for my new dust extraction setup recently and after a lot of searching came across a company called Kiowa (www.kiowa.co.uk), based in Sleaford, Lincs. They seem to be a supplier to factory maintenance people, but amongst their range of stuff have a vast range of...

Hi all, I've been a happy but maybe less demanding user of a pair of Stanley Block Planes (a newer 9 1/2 and an older 60 1/2) for several years. They have been something I have reached for when planing a chamfer, or tidying up end grain, but not too much else. Having recently started work...

I have recently completely rebuilt an old 12" MiniMax bandsaw ("Professional 32" model) which I bought in a sorry looking used state, and now find that the machine vibrates whilst it is running. The vibration seems to be coming from the top wheel.....it's not too bad, but I guess I was...

Hello everyone.....this is my first post on this forum after a number of years of lurking in the background, so please be gentle with me! I'm looking for a bit of advice and help from your experience in terms of dust extracting from a table saw. I recently got around to fixing up a piped in...