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I'm in a similar situation to flanajb, except my garage clearout is based in Retford, Notts. I have around 15 ash boards 8" x 2" x 9', sourced locally (see http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/35493-iron-horse-ebay.html#post562333) I also have a Scheppach TKU table/site saw. Open to any...

OK, thanks for the reply :)

Interesting thread. I've got a similar question to the OP, but I'm ripping 2" ash boards on a Scheppach TKU (single phase 3hp or so) fitted with a 315 mm dia TCT blade with 28 teeth. I've got about 20 cu. ft that will all need ripping at some stage. I've not had the saw that long, and it makes...

Hi all, I'm interested in getting the Triton workcentre plus Triton TA235CSL circular saw. The main reason is that I have very little space, like the O.P, so I need something highly portable that can be packed away when not in use; Triton gear appears to fit the bill, and seems to be quite...

Hello, I'm thinking of getting one of these saws. Looking at specs, there seems to be confusion over maximum depth of cut for this machine. A number of sites give 85 mm, yet there are a few reviews that quote 102 mm. One supplier quotes 85 mm, then says elsewhere "cuts 4" deep". :? Does...

The 400 lb estimate is pretty near the mark. I've used birch to make little things like spoons. It's certainly not durable, but it cuts and turns quite easily, and I believe it wears reasonably well. It's probably under-rated as a timber because the tree itself is short-lived, and hardly ever...

I think the artists space idea might be good. I've seen a few craft centres here and there that rent out small units that might be suitable. I've had bad experiences renting a unit from a council, although this was designed for a small business. You would probably have to sign up for 12 months...

I could have phrased my first post a little better, as I didn't want to imply that people are tight fisted. I see it more as a failure of marketing on the part of some people who buy this sort of equipment. Mobile milling on site is more convenient for the mill operator, but I agree that it's...

Does anyone ever look to local woods for their supplies? I know of a few forestry contractors and tree surgeons who bought mobile sawmills hoping to coin it in, but find that not many people out there are willing to pay for such a service. In fact, I'm sat here about 50 yds from a barn full of...

Hi, I'm finishing off a workbench..the top is 3 x 8" boards of sycamore, and I'm wondering what would be good to finish it with. I think an oil finish might be good, as varnish may chip. I tend to favour boiled linseed oil (I don't mind the extra drying times, etc; it's cheap and I've got...

What about chainsaw carving, then? http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3432 I find it very hard to believe, but a lot of these carvers reckon a mushroom like the ones in the thread would sell for £50-100 or so. Smaller ones, which can be done in 10 minutes with a bit of practice, would...

I'm a self employed hedge layer and forestry contractor.

I found that one of ray Iles' 50% thicker irons made a lot of difference on some very variable sycamore..with the original iron, it was very difficult to get the plane from one end of the work to the other, on any combination of settings. The thicker iron cured that..I wonder if replacing the...

Hello, I've the chance to buy a Dominion 10" model Elliot Woodworker - it's a dimension saw/planer/radial saw. At the moment, it's in a workshop about 50 yds from where I live..the workshop is going to be converted to a house, which is why they want rid. I've never used one of these, so I'd be...

I have found the same. I've been working some sycamore recently with my reconditioned Stanley 5, and because of the way the grain is, have had terrible problems with tearout..even getting the plane from one end of the work to the other on some pieces has been difficult, as the plane would dig in...

I think this is about right. I'm also self employed - different trade, but still practical - and for every hour i spend actually earning money, there will be another half hour of essential work that I won't be paid for. It's often quite hard to explain, to some clients or other people who fancy...

Thanks for the replies..yes, I got my no5 from ray, and I'm pleased with that. I might take your advice and get as far as I can with the 5. One of the issues I have is that the boards vary in thickness, so there's up to 1/2" to come of parts of one. To speed things up, I'm thinking of getting a...

Hello all, I don't have much experience of cabinet making, and i'd like your advice on planes. I have a Stanley block plane and 93 shoulder plane, bought from new, and a Stanley 5 bought reconditioned second hand..the sole and sides have been reground. Now, I'm starting to make a work bench...