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Just a thought, but when you log-in, do you tick the box requesting that you be automatically logged-in on each visit? David

I would be very careful about buying timber from Wickes without having a good look at it first. I ordered about £75 worth off their website and, while some of it was twisted and totally unusable , many of the other lengths have a curve going across the grain making it only suitable for the...

Rawlplugs - Maybe most of you guys are too young to remember them but it used to be possible to buy fibre Rawlplugs which were the genuine article and, IMHO, much superior to the plastic or nylon ones available now. I really wish it were still possible to buy fibre Rawlplugs but I understand...

That's amazing and well beyond my capabilities. David

With 5661 posts under your belt, I think you're entitled to tell us about your dog if you have one :lol: David

Whilst searching for a router table, I saw this and wondered whether it might interest you: http://www.toolbox.co.uk/bosch-108vpowe ... 0000-84111 David

After reading OPJ's comments regarding safety, I'm glad you're considering a bandsaw :) It simply isn't worth risking accidents and none of us want to find out the hard way. David

I didn't object to having to adapt my Ryobi TS to get it working properly but I think if I'd bought a new Metabo and experienced the problems you're having, I'd have returned it. David

In theory yes, but in practise I think such a method would be inaccurate and leave you with a lot of cleaning up, ie. planing / sanding of the pieces. If you really intend to do the job that way, a table saw would be better than a handheld CS. As I rarely if ever rip such thick pieces though...

Depending upon how many and how often you deal with these monsters, have you considered a bandsaw? Much more expensive of course, but very difficult to rip the size you've quoted with a hand held CS. David

Looks good to me - you could save a few quid by buying here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dewalt-D23550-Cir ... 7C294%3A50 Trouble is, a genuine DeWalt blade might cost you as much as a CS. I bought a couple of fine blades for my Bosch but they weren'y made by Bosch and came on a two for one offer...

Are you seeking advice on choosing a CS or do you just want to know about why Bosch and Dewalt have different blade sizes :? David

I'd thought about making my own router table or mounting my new router under my TS but, after reading this thread, I'll only use a table if it's one specifically designed for tha job and is fitted with a guard and fence. David

As others have said, it was brave of you to post. Your misfortune is a timely warning to me, as I'm awaiting delivery of my first router, a tool I hadn't previously considered particularly dangerous. I assume your router was mounted on a table with the cutter uppermost. I did receive a small...

Thank you pren and lurker, I have now ordered the Bosch and am looking forward to playing with it :) Your kind offer is most welcome lurker and I'll be in touch if I encounter a problem. David

Thanks Oldman, I seldom make snap decisions and will wait awhile but I do think a 1/4 will be big enough for the type of work I want to do. David :)

Thanks very much Oldman and well spotted :) I've already got an account with Amazon and have found them good to deal with, so I'm going to order one. David

Just found the clamps advertised here: http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_10403.htm At that price, I suppose it was too much to hope they were quick clamps. David

Thanks, I'm going into Aldi this week and will look out for clamps while I'm there. I recently bought a couple of these from B&Q to try and am pleased with them: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?a ... earch=true David

Thank you Clewloan and Karl, Yes, I definitely agree that the Erbaur would be too cumbersome for my purpose and I'm going to look at one of these: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?a ... earch=true I'm a little confused though, as the spec states collet sizes of 6mm and 8 mm while the...