The Machines We Use

Machinery should make your workflow smoother, safer, and more predictable. The right machines help you work accurately, repeat setups with confidence, and handle demanding tasks with greater efficiency. Whether you're dimensioning timber, refining joinery, improving dust extraction, or building a more capable workshop, these are the machines and workshop systems we rely on for precision, reliability, and consistent results every day.

  • Axminster AT3327B Bandsaw

    A rock solid bandsaw that's lasted me for many years and just keeps going!

    Axminster AT3327B Bandsaw

    A rock solid bandsaw that's lasted me for many years and just keeps going!

  • Axminster Trade AT310SPT Spiral Planer Thicknesser

    An amazing planer thicknesser that's lasted me many years

    Axminster Trade AT310SPT Spiral Planer Thicknesser

    An amazing planer thicknesser that's lasted me many years

  • Axminster Trade AT350WL Lathe

    This machine has had the longest run time of all the machines in my workshop, and it's still going strong!

    Axminster Trade AT350WL Lathe

    This machine has had the longest run time of all the machines in my workshop, and it's still going strong!

  • Axminster AT305 Braked Disk Sander

    A nice, well built disk sander. Can sometimes be annoying to change the disk though!

    Axminster AT305 Braked Disk Sander

    A nice, well built disk sander. Can sometimes be annoying to change the disk though!

  • Axminster AT152OVS Bobbin Sander

    This thing is good for the money although mine runs slightly off centre, so I'd recommend giving it a go in store before purchasing to see what you think.

    Axminster AT152OVS Bobbin Sander

    This thing is good for the money although mine runs slightly off centre, so I'd recommend giving it a go in store before purchasing to see what you think.

  • Axminster Trade AT540PD Floor Pillar Drill

    A monster of a pillar drill with plenty of torque, travel and work area for some of the biggest jobs

    Axminster Trade AT540PD Floor Pillar Drill

    A monster of a pillar drill with plenty of torque, travel and work area for some of the biggest jobs

  • UJK Professional Router Table

    Easily the best router table I've ever used.

    UJK Professional Router Table

    Easily the best router table I've ever used.

  • Bosch Professional Glide Mitre Saw

    A monster of a mitre saw. This thing has an articulated arm on the back that allows the saw to be up against a wall, rather than needing to allow for bar travel.

    Bosch Professional Glide Mitre Saw

    A monster of a mitre saw. This thing has an articulated arm on the back that allows the saw to be up against a wall, rather than needing to allow for bar travel.

  • Swann DRS207 Air Compressor

    A nice little compressor that's quiet and requires very little maintenance.

    Swann DRS207 Air Compressor

    A nice little compressor that's quiet and requires very little maintenance.

  • Axminster AC153E Chip Extractor

    My previous chip extractor. Plenty of airflow, but the filtration wasn't fine enough for my needs.

    Axminster AC153E Chip Extractor

    My previous chip extractor. Plenty of airflow, but the filtration wasn't fine enough for my needs.

  • Numatic NVD750

    A great extractor for small to mid sized machinery. Can sometimes get hot when being used for long periods. So I no longer use this for the lathe.

    Numatic NVD750

    A great extractor for small to mid sized machinery. Can sometimes get hot when being used for long periods. So I no longer use this for the lathe.

  • Axminster Trade AT25AFS Air Filter

    I use this to get the fine particles of dust out the air that my local extraction systems fail to catch

    Axminster Trade AT25AFS Air Filter

    I use this to get the fine particles of dust out the air that my local extraction systems fail to catch

  • Bosch Professional GAS35M Wet and Dry

    I use this as local extraction to power tools, and general workshop cleanup.

    Bosch Professional GAS35M Wet and Dry

    I use this as local extraction to power tools, and general workshop cleanup.

  • Axminster SC4 Engineers Lathe

    I'm no engineer and this is the first lathe I've owned. It's worked well for me so far and I've been able to get reasonably good precision from it.

    Axminster SC4 Engineers Lathe

    I'm no engineer and this is the first lathe I've owned. It's worked well for me so far and I've been able to get reasonably good precision from it.

  • Axminster SX3 Milling Machine

    I'm no engineer, but this mill has done everything I've ever asked of it.

    Axminster SX3 Milling Machine

    I'm no engineer, but this mill has done everything I've ever asked of it.