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| 58 days ago |
Rig Storage ideas - 2 replies Hi, I am starting to build up on the number of rigs I have, and was wondering what is the best way to store them (other than piling them high gathering dust on a shelf. I only have a 20×12 workroom, so wall space is a little limited. Any help ideas, gratefully recieved Thank you all |
| 105 days ago |
UK based LumberJocks - 4 replies Hi, Getting jealous of all the US based Jock meet ups, and was wondering how many of us Brits were on here. I’ll start it up Brit based and living bear Northants, |
| 167 days ago |
Buying Lumber - 7 replies Hi, I am looking to buy some lumber in the rough, how much will I loose when I plane down the boards please? I mean how thick will the final board be from a 1” and a 1.5” board? Many Many thanks |
| 187 days ago |
Veneering with Oysters - 10 replies Hi, Can anyone give me any advice on veneering with oysters. Any special way / time of the year to cut them? How do I dry season them? What type of glue is it best to use with them? How thick should I cut them? Are there any good refence books / websites I can look at? Sorry for the Q/A style of the post, but I wanted to let... |
| 221 days ago |
Spindle moulder Heads - 5 replies Hi, I am looking to buy a spindle Moulder but would appreciate some advice on the various Cutter heads. I know that they come in different diameters, why? I am thinking about getting a Universal cutter with interchangable blades. Why use a 90 mm when I could use a 120mm? and vice versa? Many many thanks for any advice |
| 223 days ago |
Cutting open a Burr - 2 replies Hi, I have just been given my first Burr. It is abot 14 inches across. My question is, how do I cut it into usable wood / lumber? I have never cut up wood from the round before and don’t want to waste it. I know about using a bandsaw, it’s the where to cut bit I want advice on. Do I qtr cut it, slice it thin for veneeer, ... |
| 393 days ago |
RAS Dust Collection advice. - 15 replies Hi, I am very close to installing my RAS, built the base, and now ready to get it ‘plumbed’ in. Would appreciate any advice on dust collection. Once it’s in, will be difficult to add this on afterwards. I will be ‘extracting at source’ ie through the dust port, But do I need a seperate dust hood as well? It... |
| 421 days ago |
Lipping a cabinet door - How? - 7 replies Hi, Know this must have been covered before but I could not see it when I searched. I want to lip a plywood cabinet door on a small veneer cabinet for my wife. I want it to be as nice as possible (time no issue). Any thoughts or advice? I am thinking of gluing but will it be strong enough, the lipping will be too thin to biscuit. ... |
| 460 days ago |
Replacing a chisel Handle - 2 replies Hi Guys & Gals, I have an old socket type chisel that I want to replace the handle on. I can find LOADS of sites on the web on how to make a new handle and even more on how to fit it. BUT I cannot find any that deal with how to get the old one off. I am tempted to put it into my vice and grimp the handle with a HUGE spanner I ... |
| 480 days ago |
Radial Arm Saw Table height - 5 replies Hi, I have been lucky enough to have been given a DW RAS and want to install in in line between two benches. My question is how can I make sure that the RAS table is PERFECTLY inline with the bench top. I can measure where to put the support cleat (to rest the RAS on) but even with the best of intentions I will never get it to fit pefec... |
| 513 days ago |
Dewalt 720 RAS - Manual - 3 replies Hi There, I have been offered a second hand DW720, but without a manual, Despite searching (normally a good source of manuals) I cannot find one on the internet, does anyone know of a sevice centre I can download onw from Thanks for any ideas |
| 531 days ago |
Equiping a new workshop - 3 replies Hi, I know it has been asked before but machines change so I thought it would be ok to ask again. I have been saving up for a Hammer C3 and will be ready in time for the Oct show. But would I be better off going for separates? If so, what are your thoughts? I am a hobbiest, but want a machine /s that will not only last but are accurate ... |
| 547 days ago |
Advice wanted, Metal or Wood Lumber rack? - 14 replies Hi, Looking to move my lumber off the floor (finally got the walls done of the workroom) and need a lumber rack. Apart from the obvious, better looks of Timber what is the benefits of a DIY wood rack over a metal rack? I love the idea of making my own but if I buy a metal slot type ajustable shelving I can have it up in an hour (as oppo... |
| 591 days ago |
Workshop insurance - UK - 1 reply Hi there, Not sure if anyone can help, this being a UK specific (or so I think). I haved a small workshop, on a local farmers land, and I am having problems trying to get it insured. None of the home insurers will touch it as it is not in my garden. I am hoping not not go the route of getting the farmer to insure it and me pay him back, he do... |
| 609 days ago |
Clarke lathe - pen turning - 6 replies Hi, I have a small Clarke lathe and wish to turn a few pens on it. But it uses a thread not a morse taper. Does anyone know of any pen kits (mandrels cutters etc .. ) that would fit. All the suppliers I can find only sell the taper type fittings. Many thanks for any help |
