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- Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:56 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Repairing an old elevated playhouse
- Replies: 4
- Views: 89
Re: Repairing an old elevated playhouse
I'd be tempted just cut the rotten section off and add a repair spur next to shortened post and attach with couple of coach bolts.
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:48 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: KAPEX RECALL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 58
KAPEX RECALL
Anyone owning an older Kapex (like the one I just sold
) check to see if it is the subject of a recall as they can 'go on fire' which is what mine did in February and was repaired FOC- see here https://www.festool.co.uk/campaigns/mic ... ofit#start

- Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:42 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Festool Kapex 120 240v
- Replies: 1
- Views: 93
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Festool Kapex 120 240v
- Replies: 1
- Views: 93
Festool Kapex 120 240v
240v Kapex 120 for sale good in good condition. Recently serviced by festool and brushes replaced. Collection preferred from GU8 but could post at cost - I have a kapex box and packing so it should be safe. Includes a used 60t festool blade and the mitre gauge. £750 ono 20210409_173031_resized.jpg 2...
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:21 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: sawdust not moving from project
- Replies: 2
- Views: 63
Re: sawdust not moving from project
Welcome to the forum. I'm not familiar with either of the routers that you mentioned, but rather than blowing the dust away you should be looking to hooking a router up to a dust extractor. Most routers have some kind of of dust collection shroud.
- Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:42 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Router bit help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 503
Re: Router bit help
Welcome. If you just want to remove the varnish from the moulding then make a curved scraper to the correct profile - an old saw blade is ideal material to use.
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 11:11 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Iroko colour change
- Replies: 4
- Views: 191
Re: Iroko colour change
Welcome. Nearly all wood will change colour over time - some more so and quicker than others. I had to make some furniture from some Afromosia which changes colour quite significantly and ended up putting it under a sun bed - I kid you not! Not sure about Iroko, but both are west african hardwoods s...
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:58 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Wooden worktop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 203
Re: Wooden worktop
welcome. what stain did you use (water based or solvent) and what lacquer?
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: French Style Garage Doors
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1213
Re: French Style Garage Doors
They look impressive but there are an awful lot of places for them to hold water. My thoughts too - less of a problem in the French photo as the roof has a significant overhang. They are also less secure with the boards on the inside. I also wondered if the tenons risk popping when the cross braces...
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:59 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Replacing exhaust kit on Mirka CEROS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1046
Re: Replacing exhaust kit on Mirka CEROS
I think the skirt round the body of the sander pulls off. I've had mine completely apart a couple of times to do repairs.
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:47 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: French Style Garage Doors
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1213
French Style Garage Doors
A friend has had some garage doors made in the style of some french barn doors that he likes the look of. Aside from the fact that he is in Kent not the Savoie, what are the panels thoughts?
Made in this style
He and his wife are delighted btw.
Made in this style
He and his wife are delighted btw.
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: A job for knockdown fittings ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3592
Re: A job for knockdown fittings ?
Festool do KD fittings that work with a domino jointer. I've not used them but I have used dominofix kd fittings although these don't appear to be available anymore.
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:08 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Tool advice.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6093
Re: Tool advice.
FWIW, If you are going to be using sheet material, I'd look at a good (festool) plunge saw and rail (ideally a 2700mm) rather than a cheap panel saw.
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Kelvin Power Tools
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1760
Re: Kelvin Power Tools
I think that I have ordered from them in the past but not recently. Most of my festool stuff has come from either FFX, Bunnys Bolts (toolfest) or powertool-supplies.co.uk
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Set of circular segmental steps - FINISHED
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10673
Re: Set of circular segmental steps - FINISHED
Well done Roger - your perseverance paid off in the end!
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:06 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Big Drawer and Slides
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1725
Re: Big Drawer and Slides
If the maximum opening is 650mm just get 600 of 700mm full extension runners. It will just mean that for a 1000mm drawer box 400mm will stay inside the carcase. I just ordered some 600mm heavy duty double extension runners rated at 80kg from ironmongery direct this evening for a similar job.
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:28 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Joining plywood to make a bed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1244
Re: Joining plywood to make a bed
I use D4 grade PVA wood glue for pretty much everything and would think it would be perfectly adequate for bed. I would consider using special bed frame brackets for joining the side rails to the head board and foot board to allow for disassembly.
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:54 pm
- Forum: Forum suggestions/comments/complaints
- Topic: Killing woodworm in a vacuum press
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3267
Re: Killing woodworm in a vacuum press
Welcome to the forum. I'm doubtful that anyone will be able to help you with this as most people who have timber with live woodworm in it would be more concerned about getting rid of it before it affected anything else that trying to save it. Any reason why you can't just treat the timber with chemi...
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:19 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Concrete floor around a wall saw
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2831
Re: Concrete floor around a wall saw
From what I can recall of my visit, any condensation that forms would be instantly absorbed by the inch thick layer of saw dust on every non vertical surface, including Jason




- Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:42 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Set of circular segmental steps - FINISHED
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10673
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Workshop to rent Dunstable Hemel Hempstead
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2093
Re: Workshop to rent Dunstable Hemel Hempstead
TT for some reason my private messages are staying in my outbox so I don’t think they’re getting through? I’m interested in taking a look at the workshop so could you drop me an email at louis.taylor@gmail.com please? Cheers Louis As a new member I don't think that they will be able to send or rece...
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:26 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Extending a lathe bed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2589
Re: Extending a lathe bed
If they are solid do it the other way round and get hold of a couple of lengths of tube with a 1 1/4" bore, cut the existing bars and slide the tubes over the ends. Ideally an engineering company would be able to tap a threaded hole or two at each end so that you can secure the tubes to the bars wit...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:25 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Which engineered oak floor?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6385
Re: Which engineered oak floor?
Welcome to the forum. Personally never heard of them but then I don't fit flooring. Maybe someone can help. If however you are here to promote your company by spamming us with your website I can assure you it will not end well 

- Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:22 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Dewalt Mitre Saw
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1995
Re: Dewalt Mitre Saw
Thanks for your input...I guess your right about the size of the blade and yeah i generally use a skill saw with speed square for 1st fixing...and also done a bit of trenching with it last week making door linings up. I will take a look at the makita aswell. Steve I have never used a skill saw for ...
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:14 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Mineral oil?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1287
Re: Mineral oil?
Welcome to the forum. It might help to know what you want to use it for. If it is for a worktop or chopping board then there are other alternatives that a decent hardware store or decorators merchants may stock.
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:24 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: WADKIN MK / RM - OIL GREASE
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3541
Re: WADKIN MK / RM - OIL GREASE
I bet the dog wasn't still sitting there when you turned it on @rhrwilliams! Probably still hasn't recovered 6 months on!
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:21 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Making tongued and grooved joints
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5460
Re: Making tongued and grooved joints
A table saw is the last piece of machinery that I'd think of using in the workshop to make tongue and grooved boards. How much have you got to make? If only a bit and you have the time do it by hand, a Stanley No 50 Plough plane (or something similar) would do the job. Alternatively you can buy a se...
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:52 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Custom built wardrobe. Best Materials
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4354
Re: Custom built wardrobe. Best Materials
Hi. Thanks for the reply. What would be the max length of horizontal components? If this measurement exceeds the desired shelf width, what should I construct the shelves from? Plywood? Thanks again D I wouldn't go more than about 800mm, but if you need to then you can add a timber batten underneath...
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:33 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Custom built wardrobe. Best Materials
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4354
Re: Custom built wardrobe. Best Materials
Welcome to the forum. I personally would make it out of 18mm moisture resistant mdf. The only thing to be aware of is that you need to avoid any long unsupported horizontal components as they will sag.
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:06 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Axminster Trade AT254PS13 Panel Saw
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2346
Re: Axminster Trade AT254PS13 Panel Saw
Sorry to hear about your friends tragic loss.
It would help however to know where the saw is located.
It would help however to know where the saw is located.
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:03 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: DIY workshop clear out
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3847
Re: DIY workshop clear out
he won't be able to post photos until he has posted a couple of times to ensure that the photos posted aren't inappropriate 

- Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:59 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Virutex eb25 edge banding machine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1446
Re: Virutex eb25 edge banding machine
welcome to the forum. it would help to have a rough idea of what you are wanting for the edgebander and also the condition.
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bespoke Kitchen and Utility
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4343
Re: Bespoke Kitchen and Utility
Hi Mark. Thanks for all the questions. Before I try to answer them this is my set up for spraying: spraying.jpg I usually use Morrells Waterbourne lacquers, but I've used Tikkurila Helmi on two jobs and I've been very pleased with the results. The reason for choosing it rather than using Morrells is...
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:18 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Identify tools
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1670
Re: Identify tools
I'd have said that the two that look like pig stickers must be for a type of mortising machine as the round tapered end looks like a large morse taper.
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:21 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Robland saw/machinery reviews
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4204
Re: Robland saw/machinery reviews
Not sure what your budget is, but there is a nice looking Felder KF500 saw spindle single phase on Ebay which looks good https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Felder-KF500 ... SwVTldqGC7
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:42 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bespoke Kitchen and Utility
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4343
Re: Bespoke Kitchen and Utility
Thanks chaps!
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:39 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Newbie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1819
Re: Newbie
I've just stopped my subscription to Furniture and Cabinet Making as there was little in it of interest to me as I have no intention of spending thousands of pounds and hundreds of hours making a work bench that I'd be afraid to use! I do have a stack of back issues, and if you are local to me you'd...
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:47 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bespoke Kitchen and Utility
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4343
Bespoke Kitchen and Utility
Earlier this year I completed my first bespoke kitchen and utility and the customer has kindly sent me some photos now that the decorating has been finished. It was quite an undertaking, not least because of the size but also because the customer in question was our very own RogerM's daughter and so...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:27 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Wood work for disabled
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1455
Re: Wood work for disabled
Welcome. You would probably be best talking to a machinery supplier - maybe Axminster Tools to ask them, but FYI, on my ancient Fobco pillar drill it is possible to lower the head down the pillar as well as moving the table.
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:22 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Joining wardrobe carcass together
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4164
Re: Joining wardrobe carcass together
I use Domino's to align the sides with the top and bottom panels and 45mm carcase screws through the sides if into mfc or spax mdf screws into mfmdf. The backs are also held on with carcase screws - 33mm if a thinner back is used. I don't generally glue anything other than where a unit may get wet -...