Recent content by nivag the tool

Hi Thanks to PAC I did mention that to the client and it's still under discussion I think originally they were going to do the work themselves but decided against it but if I do it I will make sure that is discussed and make it clear they need to raise the floor in the hall as well as the...

I used to share a workshop with a man whose preferred method of chisel sharpening was freehand on an upside down belt sander he even built a special jig to hold the sander in the vice, got the chisels sharp and made them look pretty with lovely rainbow colored patterns at the ends.

Hi All, not posted for long time after some medical problems, feel a bit sheepish posting just to ask a question so apologies if it upsets anyone :oops: I have been asked to alter a staircase for someone, basically they want to turn a pine staircase into an oak one by covering the treads and...

Thats a great name for a common ailment among woodworkers Pete, you can also tell woodworkers by the bald patches on the fore arms in the chisel sharpening season. Gavin

You are most welcome Pete, I have a ready supply of tennis balls with holes in thanks to Skip the dog! Gavin

Hi Know the problem well I do a lot of built in work with MDF and the tool that produces most dust is the jigsaw even connected to a dust extractor, makes scribing face frames to uneven walls a real pain when you can't see line. I keep a little puffer made from a tennis ball in the jigsaw box...

Hi All This is my first reply so please forgive if I am not doing this right. I screw through the rails from the back and then pellet for FLB doors but I always elongate the clearance holes a bit to allow for wood movement (not sure if it does anything but I always do it) Secret fix through the...