With Christmas rapidly approaching, it can be easy to panic-buy slightly impersonal gifts – especially now you can pick them up in the supermarket with your weekly shop. Although you may mean well, chances are woodworkers, craftspeople, or DIY enthusiasts…
Sometimes referred to as a thickness planer and often confused with a surface planer, the planer thicknesser is an essential woodworking machine for hobby and trade woodworkers alike. Here at Kendal Tools & Machinery, we believe a planer thicknesser is…
Have a woodworking enthusiast in the family? Kendal Tools & Machinery are here to help. We have created a handy guide to help you buy the best tools as gifts this Christmas – even if you’re not too clued up…
It could be argued that the market for plunge saws in the UK is smaller than that of other parts of America and Europe. Sometimes called a track saw, many believe that woodworkers and tradespeople can get by with a…
Perfect for both woodworking professionals and keen DIY- enthusiasts alike, wood-turning lathes are used to shape wood into cylindrical profiles. Read on to discover the wood-turning lathe in more detail, allowing you to choose the model perfect for your needs…
When you first enter the world of woodworking, it can be daunting. There are hundreds of machines and tools that you may need to complete your project, so how do you know which is the one you need? While each…
Looking to add a wood turning lathe to your workshop? Lathes are an essential piece of kit for hobbyists and professional woodworkers alike – used for sanding, drilling and turning. With an extensive range to choose from, including easy-to-transport models…
Do you need an air compressor? Air compressors are used for all manner of jobs – from touching up paintwork to inflating tyres, wrenching off wheel nuts, cutting metalwork and operating a nail gun. Different tools require different air pressures…
A bandsaw machine can be used to make many cuts quickly and precisely – providing you’ve got the right blade for the task! Knowing which bandsaw blade is best can be tricky. Especially as they come in a range of…
