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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 of any good old tool dealers in london? Thanks

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...

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...

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...

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?

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

I am looking for a nice dovetail saw,but I have been unable to find one for under £60 that has 15 tpi,not 20 tpi.I dont really want 20tpi as I think actually sawing the wood would take forever!Does anyone know of a saw that is around 15tpi and is under £60?

Could any one tell me what year they think this stanley bailey was produced?I just bought it :D says made in england on the casting and the blade is stanley sweetheart

Is it just my computer or do the pictures not load on the website?Also how do you order things?I sent an email nearly a month back but still no reply :(

Hi everyone and up for sale is one of the new trend T5 routers.I won it in a competition,but I have no use for it.It is brand new and has never been opened-the carrycase still has the security tag on.It comes with a kitbox plus 3 TCT 1/4" shank cutters.For more details look on this webpage...

I have been reading the 'Crapola mags' post,and I was wondering why dont we,as a forum create our own magazine?People could contribute on their latest projects,and do reviews of their own tools machines ect? Just a thought :D Thanks, Harry

Hi I am 14 years old and this a natural edged bowl I recently finished.It is my first natural edged bowl and I was wondering what everyone thought. Also,if anyone lives in north yorkshire any spare blanks would be appreciated as wood is quite expensive at my age! Thanks alot, Harry

Hi could anyone share with me how to finish bowls with danish oil?Do I have to wait between coats and do I sand i'm between? Thanks

Can anybody recognize what the make and model of this plane is? I have been given it but it has no makers mark on it.All I know is that it is an overstuffed infill smoothing plane.It feels good quality and the mouth is nice and tight. thanks, boothie14

Hi everyone,thought I would share this brilliant looking jig!Any thoughts or comments?Shame its not for sale in england yet! :D http://www.teknatool.com/products/Other/Sharpening_Centre/Sharpening_centre.htm

How do you add pictures from my documents into a reply? I am entering one of the competions but cant work out how to put images in!