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Millennium falcon a video of the sears craftsman in action... Ok for 60e ?

I have found a Sears Craftsman 23" saw fir 60euro. Obviously it needs a complete overhaul. Are these machines ok and would you compare it to Hegner? Thanks

I have found a Sears Craftsman 23" saw fir 60euro. Obviously it needs a complete overhaul. Are these machines ok and would you compare it to Hegner? Thanks

I know Stanley isn't the same since it's conception by Frederick Stanley and Leonard Bailey patents. The quality is not the same but the price of Shenzhen manufactured Stanley products are more affordable. All my Stanley planes are vintage and I love to used them but my pals No7 is terrible in...

My Jet Super Saw 10" has no riving knife! Has anyone managed to fit an aftermarket one

I made a boom arm for a cable, hose or airline...has anyone else made one? I find these boom things really useful in the work shop as they help stop cables getting caught on stuff when using machine etc I made a video on making one

A little trick on cutting mitres that my late father showed me but I'm curious if anyone else has had a go? Made a little video on cutting a mitre without a mitre box trick. Have you tried this?

Has anyone ever considered Formaldehyde? Got me a meter and now I'm paranoid!

Hello, I now have a dedicated thicknesser so I think it is time to get a Jointer. What do you recommend second-hand? I want to replace my over and under with a Jointer. I only have single-phase! Thanks you :)

I now have my Multico TH1 which after a good degrease and lube runs nice. First test thicknessing a piece of Oak there was a lot of planings thrown backwards even though it was connected to a 3hp extractor. Have you experienced this? Thanks🥺

About to buy a Multico TH1 any advice? Someone local to me has one for sale at a reasonable price. I am currently using a Metabo DH330 box planer but I am processing a lot of Oak and those knives are rubbish and thin. Is there anything I should watch out for? How much does it weigh? Is 500 a...

Hi all what window seal and tooling do you prefer? Draft prevention ect as just got my spindle and would like to get busy with it!

Hi all I been looking for ages but can,t find anything that is suitable. I have a 10 inch planer thicknesser and a Jet table top planer which I like the concept as the height is adjusted by the altering the cutter block which is good if set up with outfeed tables ect. My question if any of you...

Hi I'm looking to build new double glazed oak windows for our french farmhouse. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the profile to use. The windows will be internal openers so drainage is important. I was hoping to use a traditional rebate and not stormproof profile but concerned about...

Im considering buying a domino joiner but not sure which....500 or 700. I would like to join windows and doors . Also can anybody recommend a supplier. Thanks

Hi I have just aquired a pair of dovetail saws from another board member for the price of returning one sharpened in payment which is very fair. Looking at the saws they need tooth re cutting The saws are: Spear and Jackson No 26 currently 12tpi which I was expecting a 14tpi cut Zelus 48...

Time has come to put my homemade scrollsaw to rest and buy something a bit faster and more accurate. Has anyone got any reccomendations or advice. Up to 500 budget ...Merci J

Hiya After much anticipation on the festool sanders I have just ordered a Metabo ets 450 but need to extract the dust effeciently. I already have a good nilfisk vac but it has no switching circuit for a power tool. My question is it possible to make one or is there a option to buy a suitable...

Hi At present I am usind a 4 1/2" grinder with a velcro pad which works well for the job at hand but bloomin dangerous and dust is horrendous but it is tempting to use as very fast. Is there a way to collect the dust or is they another machine built for the job which is fast for flat surface...

hi all I am interested in purchasing a Freud FDW710K Doweling Jointer but I don't know where from. Ive seen then in the state but the voltage is 110 so not happy to buy there. I like the domino buit it is expensive for me. Does anyone have any experience of one? Any advise greatly...