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I was planning on turning this after cutting a bowl blank but there are some natural 'holes' in the wood. The log was cut a few weeks ago so I was going to cut a rough bowl and then leave it to dry. Any suggestions on what to do with the blank now as I can't see how I can turn a bowl with...

I bought the above lathe second hand and have turned a couple of bowls. When I have tried to spindle turn I have noticed the Tailstock won't extend out - so if I turn the wheel it moves a but it but the tailstock won't come out it secure the wood. I have tried WD40 and a 'persuader' to no...

At the weekend, whilst my wife was away (!) I bought a second hand lathe on a whim. It came with a chuck but I realised I have no idea to to remove the chuck. I also can't see a faceplate ring so I'm not sure the best way to attach a bowl and at last try some turning. The lathe is a SIP...

I'm going to build a shepherd's hut for the garden. I'm going to source a chassis on wheels off eBay etc and then go from there. It will be a home office/extra sleeping space for guests etc. I don't have access to mains water where it is so not sure how I could manage a sink/shower etc...

Hi Just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for a courier for picking up and delivering woodworking machinery. I need to collect a table saw from Yorkshire and deliver to Northants but preferably a Luton van white tail lift as they can back straight up to my workshop as we have a gravel...

Hi - I'm still getting snipe on my EB 260 despite adjusting blades and only adjusting indeed table to take small amounts off. Is there a way to adjust the height of the outfield table as I can't seem to find this in the manual. Thanks

I bought an Axminster AW10BSB2 secondhand. It seems ok but in start up - for the first time - the blade is really slow as though it isn't going to start. Then it starts and seems to run fine. If you turn it on an off with jobs over a couple of hours it starts fine each time. But if it has...

Hi - I'm looking at buying a new bandsaw - sold my Record Power about 18 months ago and regretting it (had a brief spell with a Kity 613 which I just sold). I'm looking at a Record Power BS400 or an Axminster AP2920B. Annoyingly both Yandles and Axminster said their delivery is kerbside only...

Hi I asked this in the scroll saw section but didn't get picked up so thought more chance here (mods please delete if not allowed) - Are there are any AWFS18 owners in travelling distance of Northants are there who could show me what I'm doing wrong in changing the blades on the AWFS18 scroll...

I just bough the above off Facebook for £90 and it is in good condition so I am pleased so far. I don't have a bandsaw at the moment (having stupidly selling my Record Power BS500 last year). I am making oak Suffolk latches/handles for oak ledger cottage doors for our cottage. I want to...

I have tried changing the blade on the above machine I bought but the nut is completely stuck. I have tried WD40, heat gun, etc etc but no joy. The manual (found online) refers to a 'Tommy bar' which didn't come with the machine so tried a metal rod and also screwdriver but it just will not...

I've just bought a Trend WRT that's hardly had any use which I'm really pleased with. I'm looking for a Trend T11 router for sale (with postage if possible). I'm in east Northants. Thanks

I've just bought a AW10BSB2 table saw- Axminster tell me they no longer sell the side sliding table - I had though the 254 on fit that but they say they don't have any others that would fit the AW10. Would anyone have any ideas where I might get one? Thanks Rob

Over the years as I have moved house and had differing levels of workshop space I have bought and then sold machines - and each time instantly regretted it. I sold my table saw and record BS500 bandsaw two years ago and am now kicking myself. I also sold a Triton router table. I now need...

Looking for a reasonably priced table saw - similar to the 01332 model. Would be interested if anyone has one for sale for reasonable money... Thank you.

I bought a secondhand Kity 613 bandsaw a few months ago. After I'd used it for a few weeks I could see the tyres had perished and I removed and cleaned the wheels to remove the residue. I ordered two new Kity 613 tyres from Bedford Saws but no matter how long I leave them in hot water, used...

Hi, I'm working away from home and wanted to buy some replacement tyres for my Kity 613 bandsaw that I bought secondhand a few months ago. The tyres had perished. I went onto a website to buy these so they will be there for when I get home but there are two size options, 19mm and 24mm. Does...

Hi, I saw on thread from 2021 on here but can't see any further. I really like the look of the QuickLox system from Izzy Swan (Youtube) but I can't see that these are available inn the UK. (Have emailed but waiting for a reply). Juts wondered if anyone had managed to have any of these...

Hi I just bought an Axminster 15 gauge nailer the AT1550FN 15G FINISH NAILER 15-50MM. I bought a second hand compressor yesterday with hose. Does anyone know which connector I need to join to the airline as it doesn’t seem to fit on the one on the hose. I thought I would pull it back and fit...

I bought a second hand DW733 a short while ago. The person I bought it from bought it in 2020 but hadn’t used it and it sat in his workshop for two years so was effectively brand new but not box. It clearly hadn’t been used. I’ve used it on some pine and about 8 boards of oak but the blades...