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Axminster AWSBS2 bench bandsaw review
Andy Standing  |  Nov 14, 2008  |  0 comments
The Axminster is a smartlooking machine with a white steel body and a smooth cast-iron table. A good solid rip fence is supplied and also a plastic sliding mitre fence. The saw mounted on a steel cabinet base with considerable internal storage space.

The saw itself is strongly constructed and very well fi nished. The blade runs on a pair of cast alloy wheels which are well balanced and easy to adjust. The upper blade guard is alloy…

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Draper BS190 bench bandsaw review
Andy Standing  |  Nov 14, 2008  |  0 comments
The silver Draper is a neat little machine. It has an all-steel body with a one-piece metal access door. The blade runs on cast alloy wheels and the blade tensioning system is straightforward to use.

The steel and alloy upper blade guard houses a set of bearings similar to those used on the Titan, with small steel rods giving side support and a roller thrust bearing.

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Rexon BS2301A bandsaw review
Andy Standing  |  Nov 14, 2008  |  0 comments

The Rexon is an unusual machine, with a couple of features rarely found on a bandsaw. It’s a nicely-styled machine which sits securely on its widely-splayed base. A floor stand is available as an accessory. The main body is steel, with a plastic access door. On the top is a simple blade tension knob, with the tracking adjustment on the back panel.

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Jet JWBS9 bandsaw review
Andy Standing  |  Nov 14, 2008  |  0 comments

The bright, white JWBS9 is another machine with some useful features. It has an alloy frame with a one piece plastic access door. Alloy wheels are used for the blade, and there’s a simple tensioning and adjusting system. The edge of the top casing has a useful viewing window for visual checking of the blade tracking.

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Machinery
Bench bandsaws
Andy Standing  |  Nov 14, 2008  |  0 comments
Every woodworking project involves cutting up timber, from initial conversion through to fi nal dimensioning and jointmaking. In larger workshops, the table saw generally takes the lion’s share of the work. However, the bandsaw is often a viable alternative for the home user.

Bandsaws generally have a larger depth of cut compared to an equivalent circular saw, and they also cut a far thinner kerf. They can cut both shaped and straight…

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News
New SIP Heaters
The Woodworker  |  Nov 11, 2008  |  0 comments

SIP, the specialist manufacturer of workshop heaters, professional welding equipment, compressors and woodworking equipment have extended their range of space heaters with a new range of high quality, stainless steel propane or diesel heaters.

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Makita release slimline palm sander
The Woodworker  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  0 comments
A new design of easy-grip body shape makes the new Makita BO4555 finishing palm sander a pleasure to use, the new slimline body is smaller for more comfortable handgrip. This feature will particularly appeal to ladies with smaller hands who want to use these efficient Makita palm sanders for decorating preparation, furniture work or craft activities, but will also be greatly appreciated by professional decorators as it will be much more…

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New Sip spindle moulder
The Woodworker  |  Nov 08, 2008  |  0 comments
SIP, the specialist manufacturer of professional welding and compressor equipment have just launched a new Spindle Moulder into the professional and serious amateur woodworking market.

The Spindle Moulder complements the existing range of professional bandsaws and table saws and continues their long term plan to develop a comprehensive range of ‘heavy duty’ machines suitable for the growing ‘cross-over’ market…

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Workshop
Setting up shop ~ part 1
Alan Holtham  |  Nov 07, 2008  |  0 comments

The problem with setting up a workshop is that it’s rare to have a completely clean sheet of paper on which to design your perfect solution. and you have to make do with what’s available. Usually you’re forced to convert an existing garage, shed or outhouse and this puts an immediate constraint on the layout you can adopt.

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Setting up shop ~ part 2
Alan Holtham  |  Nov 07, 2008  |  0 comments

Continuing on from part 1 of 'Setting up shop', Alan Holtham sheds some more wisdom on designing your own workshop.

• If you’re still struggling to get to grips with your layout, I’ve formulated the following summary for setting up a workshop, based on about half a dozen previous arrangements of mine in a variety of different situations. They’re presented in no particular order, and the list…

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