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Chas, There is quite a large cut compared to the back side of the blade, perhaps 'screaming' was a bit strong but definitely not what I was expecting, but maybe something i'll have to accept and be careful on feed speed. RogerP, It was a toss up between Ian and Workshop Heaven, the blades I...

I did check the bearings first time around, but will check them again, whats the reasoning behind the water, just as a lubricant ? Regards Bob

Hi Chas, From the blade area, have tried Jims suggestion of tensioning the blade a little more, but maybe 1/2" into the cut, even on a 1" piece the noise starts.

Hi Jim, Thanks for quick response, not sure on the tension will give it a tweak, I wasn't using the fence because of the drift, was going to sort it later, depth of cut was 60mm (2 1/2") the saw only takes 1/2" blade max so not much room for bigger blade. Will try again bearing in mind...

Hi all, Bought a new Record BS250 bandsaw, have no experience of bandsaws so bear with me, bought a new 3/8" x 8tpi blade (Workshop Heaven) and Steves DVDs. With a lot of info from here and the DVDs, I made sure the blade was running central, tensioned the blade, set up the guides and squared...

Benchwayze, Now that is what I call lateral thinking, all along I have been thinking round hole because the newal has a round peg. Where's my brain at (hammer) , nurse I need more pills :lol: Brilliant thanks John =D>. Regards Bob

Benchwayze, Have Triton in my router table and an Atlas Copco 2000 don't know if either have detachable plunge on them will have to have a look, thanks for your thoughts. Regards Bob

TobyT, Interesting solution, was thinking of a flat bit originally but knowing how they tend to waggle about a bit bought one of these http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/dr ... stner-bits. I have used Forstner bits in both drill press and hand drills with good results but never anything...

Hi all :) , Looking for some tips/warnings, have a new newel post to fit and need to make a 50mm hole in the existing part of the old post, have a suitable size forstner bit, BUT, not sure, before I rip my hand off at the wrist :shock: thought I would consult some knowlegable people...

Thanks Argee, You answered one question I had in your second para (size of screws), i'll have a sort through my nuts and bolts collection. Will certainly read your links and the manual after showing myself up in original post. Cheers for the tips. Bob

Hi RogerS, Thanks for response, forgive my ignorance but most of my router experience (not a lot :) ) has been by hand only, have just aquired a table, after reading posts on here thought it was an advantage to have, didn't realise it wasn't required. Teach me to read specs properly. :oops...

Mornin' all, Received my new Triton TRB001 router yesterday :lol: , which will be a permanent fixture in the router table, my query is will the Router Raizer fit this model as only the TRC001 is mentioned in the blurb. TIA Regards Bob

Hi all, First post on here so have a little pity, I'm looking to buy a bench top mortiser have been scouring the tool suppliers and the Charnwood W310 http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-1 ... egoryID1=9] caught my eye, does anyone have one, love it, hate it, or would you recommend one in...