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Image at the bottom is the main framework I have been working on.

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Oldboy22 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 6:05 pm I’ve subscribed to the above channel, excellent content and plenty to watch if you’re interested in tangent handrails.

Yes took a look at the video Brian and looks interesting. Not had much opportunity to study the subject this summer I'm afraid but nice to see you still posting.

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Option 1 might be the best. Option 2 is simpler for a DIY repair.

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I make quite a few replacement sashes for sash windows that are being renovated. 95% of them are an Ovolo moulding and I have a router cutter from Wealden Tools that is a pretty decent match for most of the windows i am replicating. I do moulding, scribing and rebating on the router table at the mo...

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Worktop clamps are intended for pulling together worktops in situ. I would probably use some 45x95 framed around the worktop in two places about 1200mm apart with a long 45x95 section as a carry handle so two people can carry the top. No worktop clamps for me!

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The only suggestion l have is they weigh up to 275kg l would think of my back and give it a miss That is something that has crossed my mind Paul but I would only be making the frames and fitting them, I would leave fitting of the the glass to the glass suppliers. The glass has been specified at 8mm...

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Hi all, I've been asked to fit these sliding doors to the corner of a kitchen extension. The largest door is over 3m long and about 275kg so big and heavy. I'm having a couple of problems: 1. Locating a supplier of sliding track that can take both the size and weight of the doors. 2. Details of how ...

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All Thanks for all the help, Jason, Took a ride over to Christie glass today, ordered all my units and what a great price. opted for 4-16-4 argon filled as they stated that 4-12-4 couldnt be properly certified as U 1.2 as still in the verification stage whatever that means, also the BCO will need v...

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24mm is pretty standard for sealed units. There are generally a couple of recognised methods for bedding in the sealed units: 1. Drained method using tapes etc to seal between and around the unit and frame. Holes are drilled in the frame to allow any trapped moisture to escape. 2. fully sealed with ...

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Eco Glass Norwich is very good on prices: https://www.ecoglass.co.uk/

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Stockie wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:20 pm Stehle euro block with 14 (7pairs) of cutters and limiters. VGC£85. Wadkin vari angle block with rebating head some tct knives. Vgc£160
Opold locked mitre block with some tct knives Vgc £195

Pictures would be useful

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I'm sorry I can't help even though I've been in the trade for decades. Wadkin, Dominion and Cooksley are some of the better made older machines around. These manufactures built machines of industrial quality and made them to last. A few years ago I worked in a boat repair yard which had a 12"x7...

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cncpaul wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:52 pm Mark,

There is a short video on my Instagram page “ Skelligcrafts “. 10 Feb 2021

Edit: you need Sketchup Pro to enable the dynamic components

Took a bit more of a look at Furniture maker for turbocad and seems not to have a lot of support so probably give that one a miss.

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I think the obvious answer is, how much did the item cost? I think if you are purchasing an item of furniture from a quality cabinet maker and paying a decent price the answer would be only to expect very minor imperfections or none at all. It's all down to what you negotiate with the furniture make...

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M, I haven’t used Tutbocad for years, the Furnituremaker looks interesting. l went over to Sketchup around ver5 and stopped my Pro version in January with that l used Cabmaker32 + Cutmaster, it’s a pretty good add on to design parametric cabinets with the most common cabinet fitting, it then nests ...

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Hi all I use turbocad software for cad drawings and am thinking about buying "Turbocad Furnitumaker" has anyone had experience of or own the software?

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Hi Darren I’ve only just noticed your post, if you’re still around why don’t you show some pictures or drawings of your work, I for one would be interested. Brian I think, with only two posts, this chap is long gone Brian. You could always try finding him on the net. If he exists as a handrail make...

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Mark Looks good to me I can’t see the bevels but I guess they are on a different layer, it’s more or less how I do it. Brian I just follow the books Brian and it works, I know you are more developed knowledge wise and in practice than I am so I do respect your knowledge and understanding of the sub...

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I doubt this is of interest to most but I'm pretty sure these are my final drawings before starting production.

Oldboy22 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:50 pm Looks good to me so far, it would be nice if you could post your final drawing if you still have it.

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Looks good to me so far, it would be nice if you could post your final drawing if you still have it. I'm sure I still have it, I'll take a look soon. I used an old version (2004) of Turbocad MAC which was ok but not 100% accurate or it may just have been me because it or me would slightly miss join...

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That's about it to date for me. The pictures sort of explain the process. I really need to finalise squaring off the handrail then work through the moulding process which is going to be interesting.

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Preping the board for bandsaw and marking

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I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before , I’ve had a lifetime interest in this subject but didn’t really get into it until I built the staircase and handrail in my past project post, it was a case of do it good or make a complete fool of myself. It’s came out not too bad but not perfect, but as a first...

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I would try asking Osmo technical department as they should give the correct advice. You need to be very careful when choosing a filler to match with finish products as the results from different combinations can be extreme. Regards Mark

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Okay the lack of interest is deafening lol , but thanks to Keith and trevanion for there contribution. I agree the post in question is muddled and not structured ,I only joined the forum to help someone but I didn’t know anything of his personality or capabilities, and that didn’t go how I planned,...

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The first image is where the stair panel butts into the side of the landing panel. Try to ignore the upper panels on the wall, just visulise those concerning the stair and landing junction. The other two are where the stair panel continues through. to meet with the top of the landing panel rail. You...

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Take a look at the below picture. Yes the top panel is cut away for the window but the principle is still the same. If as in your case the the panel running up the stairs is lower then you could just butt up to the side of the landing panel then run your moulding up the side then along the top of th...

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Yes you could just run your bottom panel as shown in your picture or you could also take the top panel to the end of the landing then run your stair panel into the side of it. Some people might put a ramp on it (Curve the two to meet). It's a matter of what looks right to you. If you take a look at ...

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That is a good price for a CMT cutter. For speed and consistency limit switches is the quickest way to find home, l use that method or a 3 axis zero plate that is placed on the corner of your material or inside fixed stops, l used the second method when l use a base jig for cutting small components...

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No problem Mark, I use Rennie Tool Co and Wealdon Tools they both have a great selection of quality tooling at a fair price. The cutter l use for your situation would be a SOLID CARBIDE 2 FLUTE UP DOWN COMPRESSION ROUTER BIT 8mm x 32mm, they also come in other length options Thank you again Paul. I...

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Mark The best cutter by far are Diamond coated, they can be the replaceable type or sharpen-able and very expensive but mostly used in mass production The next type would be solid carbide either straight flute and spiral these come in up cut and down cut or compression, the later is a combination o...

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Hi all, I'm currently expanding my working and theoretical knowledge of CNC Routers and am starting to look at the practical uses of the machine. One practical use would be machining cabinet profiles out of melamine faced mdf or chipboard. In my early days as a carpenter I tried using High Speed Ste...

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Thank you for this Jason, I was hoping you would supply more info and can see you also needed some more input before you could do so. Very nice to receive your update.

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I purchase an Evolution because I thought it was a good price and thought it would be ok but sadly it was not up to it. I took the saw back and got a refund then purchased a Makita chop saw and have been very pleased since. The Makita is more expensive but does the job unlike the Evolution. Most car...

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This was a good post although I did not understand your drawing method. I'm not sure I'd want to learn it either as the one I used worked just fine. Maybe in the near future we could revive the subject in a new thread. No problem I’m not asking anyone to learn my method but at nearly 50,000 view’s ...

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Going to get one of these this week I had set my heart on the Metabo DH300, mainly for its slightly wider width, did a fair bit of research, but have come up with a few reviews on YouTube and not too nice. :o The main problem seems to be the quality of the knife holders they are soft and sawdust ca...

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