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Hi all, Anyone here with experiencing of different weld types. A complete beginner with welding and would like to learn with a view to incorporating some metalwork to my joinery projects, things such a table bases/legs etc. Have read up a bit on MIG and TIG welders and the general consensus...

Evening! Have been setting up my new bandsaw today which has ceramic guides, so far so good, and got to the stage of doing a few test cuts only to be greeted by loads of sparks coming from the top rear guide. Panic ensues, turn off the machine did a bit of research and find its quite normal to...

Hi all Started this a while ago as a side project and forgot about it so no photos up to this point but thought would share as quite like how it has turned out so far. It is Sapele, which was left over from a job for a customer. The folds/grooves were power carved using a grinder and then lots...

Hi all, I am selling my bandsaw. I have had it from new for I think about about 10 years. Runs well, has a few surface marks on the table but nothing serious, I have tried to show these. Have also attached the specification from the manual for info which should hopefully tell you what you need...

Was wondering if anyone here subscribes to sketchup shop. As far as I can tell it is a web based system but wondered how good it was. As much as the Pro version looks good I am not sure I can justify the £235/yr subscription. Only really work part time now and so this is a big spend for a dozen...

Hi All A friend of mine has a small Olive tree orchard. Three of his trees died and has given them to me. These are not large trees (biggest one is about 100mm at the trunk) but big enough to turn a few bits out and hard to turn down such a novel wood (not many olive orchards in UK). Anyway...

I am selling a few machines that have just sat in my workshop gathering dust since I bought new machinery last year. Have put a brief description but if you have any questions please PM me and will do my best to answer. Kity 1619 Table Saw (240V)-SOLD Bought this new about 15 yrs ago. Is in...

Hi All, I need to replace the edge strips on my Dewalt plunge saw and wondered if anyone had any experience of this. What I am wondering is whether the Makita replacement strips or other alternative would work on a Dewalt track. I can not think of a reason why not but wondered if I had missed...

Was wondering if anyone has one or has used one of these - bagpress Bought one of these a few years ago but for one reason or another never really got used. Now have a use for it. When you place items in the bag and turn it on the only way you can keep the vacuum pressure is to keep the pump...

Longshot but does anyone know of any saw blade (circular) sharpening companies in the East Kent area. Struggling to find any and have a number of track saw, mitre saw and table saw blades that need a tune up. Thanks Kev

Was just wondering if anyone had experience of using one of these, [url=https://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-series-st-480-drum-brush-sander-501107] with the the wire brush attachment [url=https://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-series-st-480-wire-brush-501113] I need to...

I am having problems with my Tormek. Admittedly getting old now. Basically the wheel wont turn on start up without a little push! Also if I put any pressure on it at first it comes to a halt. After running for a while (minute or so) I can put pressure on it and use. I dont think it is the drive...

i have been given a lump of ash that has some nice spalting and burls on it. The tree was felled about three years ago as the core was rotten but the outside is fine. It was left intact and was cut up this morning. Whilst sitting looking at it in the kitchen and thinking I should probably move...

After prevaricating for as couple of years I am looking to get a new table saw in the new year. One of the saws I have been research on is the Startrite TS1. Have found a magazine review but that's about it. There are a few threads on here comparing this with the Minimax etc but nothing in any...

I have an old Axminster 50L drum dust extractor that i use for dust extraction on hand powered tools. Suction is great but the noise is not. So much so that I was thinking of buying a quieter version (think they now do Numatic brand versions which are supposedly much quieter). Looking online...

Was wondering if anyone has had any experience of using this brand of machine. Have been looking at buying a drum sander and came across these. Not heard of them myself. Only seem to be available on...

I am looking at buying a disc for quick stock removal. It will be mainly for scooping chair/stools seats and for contouring drawer/door fronts to cabinets etc. Was wondering if anyone had experience of any of these below and whether there was a preference in terms of greater control, stock...

Hi Guys, Anyone got any recommendations for a hand held detector for finding metal in timber. Seen old post recommending little wizard but doesn't seem to be available anywhere. Ideally need one that will detect down to a couple of inches at least. Thanks Kev

Hi all, I need to build some units for a client that need to be finished with a dark wood stain. Trouble is they are also going to be used outside (will be wheeled outside during the day and back inside at night). They will be under an awning but will still be exposed to outside moisture etc...

After some advice given my limited understanding of electrics. I built a unit a while ago for my daughters bedroom which is a combination of shelving, cupboard space and a desk . The unit has three mini overhead LED lights above the desk space and a coloured fluorescent tube on top behind a...