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Evenin' What are your recommendations for a compressor setup? I want a quiet one and there seems to be options for that. Already been told to get a screw type as they're quiter but I'd still consider a cheaper piston type if it's silenced. Any companies around the south west who can supply and servi...

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In 15 years someone will find that post and the answer they've been looking for!

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Where are you based?

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I know this is an old post but I would also recommend an SCM saw (or their minimax range or casadei).
All my machinery is SCM, some new, some very old and it's all excellent value compared to stuff down this end of the market.

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You're not far from vastern timber. They could make the slats in English oak for you or if you can find a local joiner thay might use vastern already

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Try timbersource. They machine various timbers to order but not sure where they deliver to.

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18mm moisture resistant mdf would probably be your best bet.

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Mine has the 2 knife block. I assume the you can feed timber more quickly with more knives in a block? I can get a lovely finish on mine if I feed at the correct speed. I'm looking into adding the aigner extension tables to mine. The MB is quite a small machine with short tables. I don't think a mac...

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I made mine out of mdf but you could ask sedgwick how much a proper one is from them.

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The slab with bevelled sides is nice. You been selling them on the side?

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I've had an old sedgwick MB for about 8 years and it's brilliant. The green ones are older. I think they changed to the blue/white around 2000. They haven't changed the design significantly over the years but try and get one with a dc brake fitted otherwise it takes ages for the block to stop. Peopl...

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We get the majority of our work through instagram now. We're frome interiors. My personal account mr_pidgeon

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Nicely done.

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A mains sander will probably have more oomph but more important is the speed and orbit pattern. Some sanders have smaller pattern of say 2mm for fine work and some have a 5mm pattern for quicker, more aggressive sanding. Look at a good budget 150mm like the metabo sxe 450. Or for seriously quick rem...

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Because what does that even mean?

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Hi,
I'm going to start contacting dealers but wondered if anyone has a 950mm wide belt sander going? We also need a spindle with sliding table and power feed (power feed not so important as we can get one).
Cheers

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Post a photo of it sanded. Could be ash or oak but it's been stained so who knows?

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Try calling TWS machinery. They're an SCM/casadei dealer and may have an old manual. Worth a shot?

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Is the lighter ply softer and lighter in weight than the birch?

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Could start on the free version of sketchup and it'd be a good skill for him to have. Some router work would be ok wouldn't it? Get him set up and do some small round over or groove work. Using a table is pretty safe with feather boards and push sticks. Learning how spinny sharp things behave is imp...

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Stick with blum movento. Best there is and smooth closing action.

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Threaded bar, resin. Easiest, strongest option by far.

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Can you post a photo of the label with the T-nr number etc. I might be interested as I was about to buy one anyway.

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Contact your closest cabinet maker/joiner and ask them to supply you some prepared timber to the sizes you need.
I'd be happy to supply someone if they gave me a cutting list. Might take a few weeks though!

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Location and photos might help

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Sds London

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Middle cab pulls out on heavy duty castors for access to water tank and all the plumbing.

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If you're cutting sheet material for cupboards then even a cheap track saw can be extremely accurate. You also need less space than a table saw to cut large pieces.
I lived without a table saw for years when I started out.

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I've ordered an iTech twin bag with 5000m³/h flow with a 200mm inlet so plenty and could potentially take a 2nd machine at the same time.
Nice compact machine considering the massive flow rate.

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Haha, cheers! I didn't think to scroll down. You're right it's underneath.

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Thanks for the reply. I think its going to be underpowered so I'll start looking for a replacement.
I can't find the specs anywhere online and the dealer isn't much use atm as they're mostly shut down due to covid.

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Hi all, Got my sintex XL coming in a couple of weeks. I got a twin bag, Felder AF 22 extractor that sucks 3100m³/h. It's a used machine from another woodworker and I could still give it back to him if it's not up to the job. So, anybody know if I should get a bigger extractor? The extractor will onl...

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Hi, if I use the search function on click on 'my posts' I just get a page of script. Anyone else have this issue?

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I've been asked to quote to replace some wardrobe doors with birch ply. I usually dissuade people from large birch doors as they tend to warp or twist.
Anyone notice a difference between 18mm and 24mm in terms of stability? The doors are 530mm x 1830mm so not too big.

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I would ring/email a few machinery dealers if I were you. Tell them your requirements and a budget and they will tell you if they think they can find something. Sometimes they will unload a machine for cheap if they don't want it taking up space. Ebay is more expensive than dealers these days!

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The benefit is all you need is a drill and table saw or chop saw with depth stop.

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Those brackets will work but obviously won't look great and you won't be able to mount the leg too near the corner.
I would use a standard knock down bracket (attached) which will mean adding an apron around 3 sides of the top.

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Are you planing to make and finish everything with hand tools or power tools? Will you be buying timber prepared or are you hoping to do that yourself? Hard to say what tools you'll need unless you have more specific requirements. I usually design things around the tools i have rather than buying to...

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I'll take a look.

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