Stewmac is superb no doubt but the VAT (being in Italy) and the shipping costs would almost double the prices. I have purchased from Guitars & Woods and find that their quality good, their prices ...

@markbailey Thanks Mark. I thought Stewmac looked good quality. I wondered if some of the cheaper versions that I saw were not as good. I guess the old saying of "you get what you pay for" tends to be...

My advice about tools is to get the best ones that you can afford - as you need them. What you spend in money will usually translate to a saving in time or stress. Depends what you have more of or val...

??️?️???? Hello Peeps, I've watched Mark's Video on Essential Tools which are all mostly freely available but I'm looking for some thoughts on buying some of the Precision Tools to make ...

Hey @wayne_f, where do you live in Mi? I was born and raised in Petoskey…

Thanks Cheesey😳 I thought about Aldi where else can you go for some milk n crisps and end up with a Mig Welder and a pair of ladders 👍

Hi @irishwhiskeycoke welcome to the revolution. I hadn't done any woodwork since GCSE about 30 years ago but I've managed to bumble along here (with a lot of help.) For bandsaw I found that Aldi occas...

Oh yes I'm full of it 😆 😉 - may be the brand name 🤔

@koendb Nice hunter gathering, it’s always good to consider older gear, some real bargains can be found. 👍

Posted by: @ Hi Mark Thanks for your reply yes any help & suppliers advice from the guys would be appreciated I've ordered some bits from yourself so look forward to receiving them - no mad rush...

Hey Chris - it really depends on your budget - and in these strange times also what is actually in stock and available... Virtually any bandsaw, even the smallest and cheapest, will suffice - but my a...

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@irishwhiskeycoke Welcome Chris, enjoy the courses and you will find help here if and when you need it. Cheers. Boo. 👍

@irishwhiskeycoke. Welcome Chris. I'm sure you're going to have fun trying. Keep us posted on your journey. 🙏🎶🙂🎸

@irishwhiskeycoke No it’s nothing to do with Porsche, I don’t even drive a car. I was watching a tv gangster film one night while looking for a web handle and thought I would pick something totally op...

Hi RocknRoller912 (is that a Porsche reference🤔) i prefer acoustics to leckies but realise tgat may be beyond my current ability we’ll see cheers

@irishwhiskeycoke Welcome to the forum Chris. I’m sure you will be building in no time and Mark will guide you through the process. What style are you most interested in making.

Phew thats lucky BPower as I didnt fancy Flower Arranging 👍😳