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- Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:00 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: ITECH 310S PLANER THICKNESSER
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2719
Re: ITECH 310S PLANER THICKNESSER
Just a question - is it quieter than your Dyson or your Hoover? Both companies of course make vacuum cleaners!
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:54 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Make something for me?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 132
Re: Make something for me?
A photograph would help.
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:37 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Hard Varnish or Oil recommendation for kitchen worktop
- Replies: 1
- Views: 124
Re: Hard Varnish or Oil recommendation for kitchen worktop
A good make of Danish Oil - Rustins.
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:41 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Where to purchase material for box making?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 344
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:34 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Where to purchase material for box making?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 344
Re: Where to purchase material for box making?
A local joinery works would probably run up some wood for you. I had to make some presentation boxes for Jewelled Steering Wheels a while ago. They were 60mm deep and 350mm square. I made the sides of beech and the top and bottom of mahogany faced ply recessed into the sides. That gave a nice contra...
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:31 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Plywood kitchen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 826
Re: Plywood kitchen
Yes but the OP is talking about using Birch Ply - now that is expensive!
I would make each carcass individually.
Alan
I would make each carcass individually.
Alan
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:16 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Plywood kitchen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 826
Re: Plywood kitchen
cncpaul, that's an excellent video. He does things the right way.
Alan
Alan
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Plywood kitchen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 826
Re: Plywood kitchen
When you say that you want to build a 'Birch Ply' kitchen do you mean to make the carcasses and doors - draw fronts from birch ply? Birch ply is super expensive and not all birch ply's are of the same quality. A couple of things worth doing is make the work surface wider than normal. I tend to make ...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:38 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Impregnated Timber
- Replies: 3
- Views: 440
Re: Impregnated Timber
Leveller2911 Thank you so much for your very comprehensive reply. Fortunately the post won't go in the ground, they will be bolted to a wall.
The quality of the timber is as you say is rubbish!
Regards
Alan
The quality of the timber is as you say is rubbish!
Regards
Alan
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Impregnated Timber
- Replies: 3
- Views: 440
Impregnated Timber
I am going to put up some fencing during lock down! All the timber that I will be using is 'impregnated', which I assume will make it water resistant. I have cut the fence posts down to size and it looks as if the impregnation is only on the surface ie no colour change below the surface. Is that nor...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: What type of plywood is this??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 906
Re: What type of plywood is this??
Birch ply
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:05 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Timber pricing/size - rule of thumb?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1192
Re: Timber pricing/size - rule of thumb?
May be if you say where in the UK you are members may be able to recommend a supplier near you.
Alan
Alan
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:01 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Woodworking With Children
- Replies: 3
- Views: 550
Woodworking With Children
One of my grandsons has reached the age that I was when I went to senior school and started woodwork classes. I was fortunate that the woodwork master was a super chap and a super teacher. This was many years ago probably before electricity was invented so everything was done using hand tools. As my...
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 8:42 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Pocket Screw Holes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1672
Re: Pocket Screw Holes
Are pocket screw holes under upper wall cabinets in bad taste or okay? You would only see them if you looked under the cabinets. Any other recommendation for strengthening bottom rail besides glue only? I am building shaker cabinets with inset doors if that matters. 25 mm face frames. Thanks! You s...
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:24 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Custom built wardrobe. Best Materials
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3712
Re: Custom built wardrobe. Best Materials
If you check out this youtube link and fast forward to the Master Bedroom. The wardrobes panels are from MDF and the columns of Tulip wood all hand painted. Carcasses are from Birch Ply. They were inspired by wardrobes made by Clive Christian. I visited one of their showrooms and checked how and fro...
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:02 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Making tongued and grooved joints
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4662
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 s...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:49 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Used woodworking machines, largest selection? urgent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1635
Re: Used woodworking machines, largest selection? urgent
Scott+Sargeant Woodworking Machinery Ltd
1 Blatchford Rd, Horsham RH13 5QR
1 Blatchford Rd, Horsham RH13 5QR
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:48 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Used woodworking machines, largest selection? urgent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1635
Re: Used woodworking machines, largest selection? urgent
Scott+Sargeant Woodworking Machinery Ltd
1 Blatchford Rd, Horsham RH13 5QR
1 Blatchford Rd, Horsham RH13 5QR
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:39 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Cleaning/replacing workshop lights
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2365
Cleaning/replacing workshop lights
The workshop strip lights have been up for some five years. When I bought them I also purchased a box of extra florescent tubes so I decided to replace the tubes with new ones. I fitted the first two and they were noticeably brighter. I took down the next two and thought that I would wash them to se...
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:17 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Coffee Table
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2208
Coffee Table
A coffee table was needed to fit between two settees. I decided that if the table could split then it would be more practical to use.
- Wed May 01, 2019 5:49 pm
- Forum: Hand Tools
- Topic: Veritas Honing Guide Mk.11
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2831
- Wed May 01, 2019 12:04 pm
- Forum: Hand Tools
- Topic: Veritas Honing Guide Mk.11
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2831
Veritas Honing Guide Mk.11
I recently bought a Veritas Honing Guide Mk.11. I tried it out with quite good results, then I went onto Youtube and watched a video on how to use it properly!!! After watching the video I saw that I wasn't using it in the correct way.
Wow what a result - chisels sharp or what.
Alan
Wow what a result - chisels sharp or what.
Alan
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Re: Sunburst Dining Table
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2445
Re: Re: Sunburst Dining Table
That certainly is beautiful
Alan
Alan
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:32 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A simple oak book case
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2320
Re: A simple oak book case
I prefer a simpler style :D art deco wardrobe.png Seriously, I like it. Trying to convince SWMBO that we need it. Anyone care to guess how much ? I think that we all have ideas of what 'Simple' is. I have to tell you that your unit does not fit into the 'Simple' category. So what was the price?
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A simple oak book case
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2320
A simple oak book case
A simple book case made from various oaks.
Bring back raised and fielded panels!
Alan
How much longer with everything have to be Shaker Style?Bring back raised and fielded panels!
Alan
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 4:32 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Diamond Sharpening Stone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1875
Re: Diamond Sharpening Stone
Thanks will1983 I have ordered one.
Alan
Alan
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:34 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Diamond Sharpening Stone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1875
Diamond Sharpening Stone
I have had a diamond sharpening stone for some years but it's now almost worn out.
I have seen on eBay - Faithfull Tools FAIDWKIT 290 x 70 mm Diamond Sharpening Stone - Clear are these any good? My old one was purchased from DM tools, are there's better?
Alan
I have seen on eBay - Faithfull Tools FAIDWKIT 290 x 70 mm Diamond Sharpening Stone - Clear are these any good? My old one was purchased from DM tools, are there's better?
Alan
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:43 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Dovetail Jig
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2025
Re: Dovetail Jig
I have had a Leigh Dovetail Jig for some years, this is a quality tool. Check out eBay you may be able to pick one up for around £150. Check it out on youtube
Alan
Alan
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 8:14 am
- Forum: Hand Tools
- Topic: Cleaning planes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2550
Re: Cleaning planes
Thank you I'll get some pads today - I'll post the result!old2 wrote:https://www.toolstation.com/contour-sanding-pads/p10736
To get off tarnish and rust then lap in with wet and dry on a dead flat surface .is what i would do then lubricating wax to give temp. protection and /or socks and silica gel.
Alan
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 8:12 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Saw blades for Radial Arm Saws
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1917
Re: Saw blades for Radial Arm Saws
Yes I am pulling not pushing.9fingers wrote:Negative rake and limiters for use with RAS
+1 for cutting solutions
Bob
PS you are pulling the saw towards you when making a cut not pushing I hope!
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:18 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Saw blades for Radial Arm Saws
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1917
Re: Saw blades for Radial Arm Saws
I'll do that.promhandicam wrote:Give Doug of Cutting Solutions a shout - he is the most knowledgeable person regarding saw blades:
Tel: 01353 968711
Tel: 0800 280 0913
Mobile: 07741 264260
sales@cutting-solutions.co.uk
http://www.cutting-solutions.co.uk
Many thanks
Alan
- Sat Mar 02, 2019 4:44 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Saw blades for Radial Arm Saws
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1917
Saw blades for Radial Arm Saws
Do I need a special saw blade for a radial arm saw? I have use a normal circular saw blade for years but recently the blade tries to ride up over the wood and jams!
Alan
Alan
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 2:19 pm
- Forum: Hand Tools
- Topic: Cleaning planes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2550
Cleaning planes
I have been retired for some time. My workshop is a log cabin in the garden. The cabin is basically dry - I had the roof covered in GRP last summer - but due to the fact that it is not heated all the time my planes have gone black. I tried to clean that off and found a layer of rust underneath, what...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:45 am
- Forum: Turning
- Topic: using coloured resins while turning
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2332
Re: using coloured resins while turning
Check out Facebook woodturning UK. There has been a lot of posts in the last week on coloured resins.
Alan
Alan
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:37 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Radiator Cover Help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2034
Re: Radiator Cover Help
Keku fixing?. I have just looked at these fittings on youtube. The video showed how they lock in but not how they come apart. Can they be pulled apart? Alan Hi Alan, yes they pull apart and designed to do so. Good for using on access panels and I use them for the ends of kickboards on cupboards if ...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 12:09 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Radiator Cover Help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2034
Re: Radiator Cover Help
I have just looked at these fittings on youtube. The video showed how they lock in but not how they come apart. Can they be pulled apart?Leveller2911 wrote:Keku fixing?.
Alan
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:15 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Radiator Cover Help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2034
Re: Radiator Cover Help
How is the radiator cover attached to the wall? Is the skirting fixed to the skirting on the wall?
Alan
Alan
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:04 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Oak tops and Undermount sinks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1991
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:45 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Oak tops and Undermount sinks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1991
Re: Oak tops and Undermount sinks
I have in the passed and in my kitchen now used a top mount sink and under mounted it, I have never had a problem. One advantage is that you can under mount a sink with draining board which works far better than a routed out draining board in the oak. I'll try to post a photograph.
Alan
Alan
- Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:41 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Advice needed on plywood fabrication plse
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5087
Re: Advice needed on plywood fabrication plse
Are your original sizes correct - 400mm high?
Alan
Alan