I'm there as 'furynature' definitely follow Paul, but will find the rest of you as of now.
It is certainly a useful tool, but as with all things (as Paul proves) it takes work to make it really worthwhile!
James
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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:14 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Instagram
- Replies: 6
- Views: 131
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:02 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Seeking a THIN Mirka interface pad
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1211
Re: Seeking a THIN Mirka interface pad
Just a thought, try the term 'Pad saver' rather than interface pad.
I've got some double sided pieces of velcro with matching holes in on all of my 150mm sanders trouble is I have no recollection of where I got them from!
James
I've got some double sided pieces of velcro with matching holes in on all of my 150mm sanders trouble is I have no recollection of where I got them from!

James
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Recent Staircase
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4644
Re: Recent Staircase
That is cracking piece of work!
Especially as you only needed a club hammer to get it in!, I always seem to need the sledge.
I particularly like your use of the bobbin sander, and how you've cased the newels.
Top man
James
Especially as you only needed a club hammer to get it in!, I always seem to need the sledge.

I particularly like your use of the bobbin sander, and how you've cased the newels.
Top man
James
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:36 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Joining wardrobe carcass together
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3452
Re: Joining wardrobe carcass together
Mark, Don't over think things, I do very similar to Steve. Put the top and bottom ON the sides rather than inside the sides. Use 45 or 50mm 3.5mm screws (just fully threaded ones will be fine, the carcass screws are awesome but I never remember to buy them!), with a clearance hole and countersink in...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Drawer runners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2365
Re: Drawer runners
I generally use dynapro but tried some quadro 4d ones and the clips and the release mechanism felt much more positive than the grass, to the point once i use up what I have i'll probably switch to using them.
James
James
- Sat May 25, 2019 8:00 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Custom drawer boxes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1633
Re: Custom drawer boxes
Dear Mark, The Drawer Box Company are excellent, they will make you anything at all, any size, any type, any timber and even any dovetail layout (ie shallow drawer you may only want two pins), just speak to Paul or Simon. It's very difficult, at least I think so, to convey everything a company can d...
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:40 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: shaker door supplier
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2547
Re: shaker door supplier
Steve, If you use the 'Bobby' method, and you have enough clamps I'm guessing there is no wood welder available, you'll have those doors made in no time (assuming you have stock ready to go )I've just done a kitchen with 38 doors and made them myself, and then another couple of days for boshing thro...
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:37 pm
- Forum: Hand Tools
- Topic: Router Plane Lubricant
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4252
Re: Router Plane Lubricant
Just rub a candle on the sole, no need for anything more sophisticated.
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:03 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Timber frames for metal Crittall type casement inserts..
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2250
Re: Timber frames for metal Crittall type casement inserts..
Leveller, Do you have a CAD programe? If so this link will give you .dxf files of the crittall product, but you'll obviously need to know exactly what secction/window style is to be fabricated. Fabco (similar to crittall will be different again etc.) https://www.crittall-windows.co.uk/professionals/...
- Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:22 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Drawer makers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3083
Re: Draw makers
I too have used probox, and thoguht the serice was excellent.
I had a feeling Pablo on here may have set something up to do with drawer manufacture but I may be talking off the top of my head!
In fact ooking at the area it may be the drawerbox company mentioned above but don't quote me on that!
I had a feeling Pablo on here may have set something up to do with drawer manufacture but I may be talking off the top of my head!
In fact ooking at the area it may be the drawerbox company mentioned above but don't quote me on that!
- Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:14 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Cabinet design and cutting service idea
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4646
Re: Cabinet design and cutting service idea
Mark, Really really powerful stuff that, I would say you are bang on the money if not a little too cheap, I would more than happily pay that amount. My last cut and edge job I subbed out was; 10 sheets of Egger Cashmere grey, 2 sheets oak mdf, 4 sheets MR MDF and 76m of a mix of 1 and 2mm Edging inc...
- Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:10 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Drum Sander Rubber Drum Reapir
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1610
Re: Drum Sander Rubber Drum Reapir
Mark,
Thank you, I knew somone would be able to point me in the right direction, thank you so much.
James
Thank you, I knew somone would be able to point me in the right direction, thank you so much.
James
- Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:59 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Drum Sander Rubber Drum Reapir
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1610
Drum Sander Rubber Drum Reapir
Chaps/Chapesses I have one of those 900mm wide drum sanders of the Chinesium variety that is similar to the one axminster used to sell (same factory I expect) , I had managed after much cursing to get the thing working faultlessly, (I couldn't physically get a wide belt to the workshop to get it in!...
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:40 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Concrete worktop
- Replies: 34
- Views: 42940
Re: Concrete worktop
What He said 

- Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:32 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: rough sawn veneer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1984
Re: rough sawn veneer
You have a choice for the edging, if like me you do a standard veneer back you can use smooth 2mm veneer edging, which I thought looked acceptble as I also had an inset handle detail. Or use this.. https://www.ostermann.eu/en_GB/product/0724200-wood-veneer-edging-european-oak-sawn-look Pretty sure i...
- Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:24 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: rough sawn veneer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1984
Re: rough sawn veneer
David, I have done a whole kitchen in rough sawn oak, not too diificult to use, but you'll never get the lines to line up! I bought mine from Mundy's who I highly recommend. I don't think you'll find pre-veneered boards, but somone like Thornell will happily do it for for you I expect. If you are go...
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:05 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Festool dust extractor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4958
Re: Festool dust extractor
Just to make you aware, some sites will demand an M Class extractor which will have filter cleaners and an audible blockage warning.
You could also take a look at Starmix who make excellent extractors that are extremely prevalent in Europe.
James
You could also take a look at Starmix who make excellent extractors that are extremely prevalent in Europe.
James
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:17 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Sub contractor..
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1956
Re: Sub contractor..
Bottom line, if the contract was for day work, i.e. he said "can you come and do some work for me for x number of days..." he owes you the money no matter what, you were employed for a days work, what you did in that day has nothing to do with it, he owes you for your time, not what you produced. Th...
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Small workshop fine dust extraction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2246
Re: Small workshop fine dust extraction
I have an 5hp Esta Dustomat 62 that does all my extraction. (I'm tight for space, hence the single bag) I have an old 900 wide twin drum sander, ducted to it on 150mm spiral, if I put 10 to 15 shaker style doors through, the amount of dust in the filter is monumental. I usually have to run the filte...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:00 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: driveway gates
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9415
Re: driveway gates
Awesome thread, it's really lovely to see the 'Workings Out' thank you so much for taking the time document it.
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:49 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Circular saw?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1790
Re: Circular saw?
I've never managed to break one of these, massive motor, great visibility when cutting jacks etc, not the nicest handle but at £99 I'll deal with that, I've used every make and have a dewalt, a makita and a metabo, (don't ask why) and if I wanted to get stuff done I'd pick this up every time! http:/...
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:11 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Is 25mm too thick for concealed hinges?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2416
Re: Is 25mm too thick for concealed hinges?
Hi Mark, Some of the Grass Tiomos will work for thicker doors https://www.hafele.co.uk/en/product/concealed-cup-hinge-95-standard-for-up-to-36-mm-thick-doors-inset-mounting-click-on-arm-tiomos/000000fc0001675c00010023/#SearchParameter=&@QueryTerm=tiomos+inset+plus&@P.FF.followSearch=9541&PageNumber=...
- Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: ROOFING EAVES DETAIL
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3693
Re: ROOFING EAVES DETAIL
Hi There, Assuming it's open eaves, rather than the tilting fillet you have currently running perpendicular to the rafters, you'd be better off cutting a proper sprocket for each individual rafter. You don't say what type of tile you are using, (if it's slates be very cautious about the shape speak ...
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:03 am
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: Jigsaw
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4933
Re: Jigsaw
I have had the festool 300 thingy for about 10 years, it's excellent, blade support is good cuts true and reliably. They come up second hand as the fanboys sell them to the get carvex for some reason, not sure why, it's a jigsaw, it's effectively a tool for a pikey! If you don't want to spring for t...
- Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:15 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: The new (old) saw!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2925
Re: The new (old) saw!
Fantastic job!
I tried to design my workshop around a currently non-existent panel saw, but would happily take a gas axe to the table on a biggy with 1200 rip on it just to give me a bit more room so your 150mm is prie well worth paying... Looks like Bob took the plunge too!
I tried to design my workshop around a currently non-existent panel saw, but would happily take a gas axe to the table on a biggy with 1200 rip on it just to give me a bit more room so your 150mm is prie well worth paying... Looks like Bob took the plunge too!
- Wed May 31, 2017 9:25 am
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Wooden drawer boxes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1497
Re: Wooden drawer boxes
Mark
I've had a really good experience using http://www.proboxdrawers.co.uk/
Extremely, helpful, really nicely packaged and palatised, made them to my sizes exactly, I didn't think the cost was bad at all!
Hope this helps
James
I've had a really good experience using http://www.proboxdrawers.co.uk/
Extremely, helpful, really nicely packaged and palatised, made them to my sizes exactly, I didn't think the cost was bad at all!
Hope this helps
James
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:00 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Exhibition/shop stand knock down fittings?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3834
Re: Exhibition/shop stand knock down fittings?
Finsa do a product called Twin Ply, which is a softwood ply core with clear grade birch faces, it's way lighter and cheaper than through and through birch ply and I've always liked the sound of it coupled with a funky 2mm ABS edge... Ply is never the straightest bear this in mind as if they have to ...
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:39 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Rather large Front door
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4041
Re: Rather large Front door
I'm with Jason here door blank and plant on, you could also look at a pivot hinge with a floor plate, I've done them this big for interior stuff but not exterior, will take some standing around and teeth sucking to get a good seal with pivot hinge, assuming you need/want it when using the pivot.
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:10 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: Kick boards
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4966
Re: Kick boards
Low plinth heights if your doing lay on doors will cause you "issues" with the dishwasher door if the door length is over 720mm (ie you have made longer doors to compensate for the shorter plinth)
James
James
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:27 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: new door frames too wide for doors
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1553
Re: new door frames too wide for doors
First check the dimension at the head (top), that's what counts, then check the leg that it will be hinged from if you want to, it should plumb and straight in all directions. The other side only needs to be plumb to the hinge side. The width is irrelevant till the door is in as you can bang folding...
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:46 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: MDF panels in kitchen doors, glue?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3679
Re: MDF panels in kitchen doors, glue?
What Nick said
- Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:24 pm
- Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
- Topic: New Saw
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4925
Re: New Saw
Top Purchase!
I keep looking at these without the digital gubbins! Do let us know what you think overall, they seem to be cracking value for the specification.
James
I keep looking at these without the digital gubbins! Do let us know what you think overall, they seem to be cracking value for the specification.
James
Re: Table top
That looks great Steve, I think the proportions are appropriate for the use ad in my eyes at least look perfect!
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:43 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Latest kitchen
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11023
Re: Latest kitchen
Paul
That is very crisp, and not overly fussy, very tidy.
I bet that cupboard round the boiler took about eleventy million goes to fit nicely, they do when I have to do them anyway!
Top work
James
That is very crisp, and not overly fussy, very tidy.
I bet that cupboard round the boiler took about eleventy million goes to fit nicely, they do when I have to do them anyway!
Top work
James
- Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:29 am
- Forum: Design/Development
- Topic: Cabinet Vision
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9112
Re: Cabinet Vision
Mark, I watched all that video, truly brilliant, thank you so much for doing that, even though that it's the sort thing I don't think I could could ever look at getting involved in it is incredibly helpful to see what does what in the world of the bigger guys, just in case I decide to sell the house...
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:33 pm
- Forum: Woodworking
- Topic: wardrobe door hinges - cup positions wrong, doors rubbing.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2313
Re: wardrobe door hinges - cup positions wrong, doors rubbing.
I second what Siafins said, those hinges you have are a pain in the backside, no where near as much adjustment, either go for an inset hinge matched to the gap you need and drilling dimension with a 0mm or 2mm baseplate or if that won't work a standard hinge on 14mm or 19mm base plate.
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 4:21 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Stuff I've done
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7533
Re: Stuff I've done
You get a lot more stuff out the door than me, but I think you are right, got a dark oak table to make, and another kitchen in
... Stay 'On Fleek' Bob, as I believe the 'Yoot' say!(more dark dark brown)
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:50 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Stuff I've done
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7533
Re: Stuff I've done
Again, thank you guys!
If an all black kitchen wasn't enough, I made a load of low level window reveal covers/board thingies, and am currently making/cladding two fireplaces and also a set of shelves... Despite the balck-ashness, it really suits the house.
Cheers
James
If an all black kitchen wasn't enough, I made a load of low level window reveal covers/board thingies, and am currently making/cladding two fireplaces and also a set of shelves... Despite the balck-ashness, it really suits the house.
Cheers
James
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:47 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Slab kitchen
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3982
Re: Slab kitchen
There is a fair bit of work in that, that isn't seen, super tidy job!
- Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:43 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Stuff I've done
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7533
Re: Stuff I've done
Now... Why didn't I think of tweaking a few teeth on the blade a bit? 
