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Frugal, Is there any updates on progress of the box? I was watching this with interest and am keen to see how you have got on :)

just got an ebony and brass bevel for 99p of fleabay...

Does anybody have spare motor,single phase 3/4 hp-1 hp that they are willing to part with?I have plans to build a belt sander and cant find a cheap motor anywhere. Thanks :D

does anyone know where to find ready made parts for infill planes eg norris adjuster etc

does anyone know of any good old tool dealers in london? Thanks

The old stanleys of ebay are good but then again sometimes they require more fettling then the new ones

:ho2 :deer :tool: :ho2 Does no one fancy a nice new router for christmas? Someone make me an offer :D :D

Does anyone know of any decent handsaw sharpening services in the uk?I have seen these people http://www.tewkesburysaw.co.uk/sharpening Has anybody used these before and are they any good?and can anybody otherwise recommend one they use? By the way,I would do it myself but its a 20tpi dovetail...

oops i meant 23 degrees for paring :D

I am getting some AI bevel edged chisels for xmas,however i would like to regrind the angle to around 30? degrees to optimise for more chopping cuts-2 degrees is more for paring i thinks.My question is is the steel soft enough to do this on a course oilstone,or should I use a grinder with a...

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Hi I was thinking of using this type of setup for sharpening-I want to know what you guys think DMT diamond stone 600 grit-for intitial flattening of chisel and plane backs,because they stay flat. A medium?oilstone for initial bevel grinding.I have been given this hence the question mark next...

I know th older tools are good quality,but im talking about this one http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... e=1&jump=0 its made by joseph marples,but i heave heard they are not paticulary good quality?

Is the joseph marples trial 1 marking gauge good quality and worth the money? Thanks

Hi I have bought a jacobs chuck that fits in the tail stock,however when i try to drill the bit wanders and doest make a clean hole. Please help!

I am looking for a pillar drill for around £100.I am really after good build quality,not a cheapo chinese one.For this price I have found this http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Jet- ... 208703.htm Is it any good?

really nice-I really like the perception of the curved doors

I would be careful about leaving your planes by the window-I did similar and then on a rainy day it leaked,and I had a nice coating of rust :(

What hardwoods are considered to be stable?I am making a shooting board and I need a fence that wont move

Just out of interest,which is the best tool you have ever bought?Not necessarily the most expensive :D