Recent content by TomP

I am currently working as a labourer on a building and carpentry company, Im trying to find a carpentry course that can be completed in evening or weekends so i can work towards being qualified, does anyone know of any colleges or training providers around? Thanks Tom

Hi, Im in need of a saw to learn to cut joints with such as dovetails etc.... im in two minds either getting a japanese saw (however not sure what type i would be most suited too) or possibly a veritas dovetail saw. Any advice appreciated Tom

Hi, I was given the saw from work as the handle had been broken and wasn't worth their time to fix it. I have the parts now to fix it and have fitted the handle itself, the part I am struggling with is the two red buttons that release the guard electronically. Would anyone know where I could...

sorry just been able to log onto my laptop again, I'm trying to shoot end grain ash, its 20mm thick. I think it maybe to do with my plane. I sharpened the blade relatively sharp (it could shave hair off my arm) however maybe its the finer set up the plane I'm lacking in. I have used a...

Yesterday i thought i would give making a shooting board a go. it seemed a good idea to make one as keeping my mitre saw accurate is a bit of a pain. i used a 22mm mdf with a piece of 9mm on top that I had lying about then a block at the end. I was trying to use my No.5 but I either couldn't...

Ive recently got the Makpack tote for my stack. however I've seen pictures of a smaller/shallower tote like Festool do. Is this something thats available in the UK? if so would anyone have any advice where to get one? Tom

Hi, Thanks for the response, think ill get a 3.3 just to be sure. Appreciate it sounded like a pretty simple question.

At the moment I only have a 110v plunge saw however need to get a transformer. I'm looking at a defender 1 KVA transformer, as its nice and small. would this be fine to run the saw off? Then in future possibly and extractor and maybe mitre saw or would i need a bigger transformer to cope...

Thats my thoughts, Ive spoken to someone who i went to school with and started apprenticeship at 16. He said he found it hard to find employers who would take on an apprentice. Also a slightly better wage of being a mate/trainee would make it more viable for me to get into the trade. I already...

thanks for the responses, Ive found a college offering site carpentry and bench joinery courses, full time and part time. I've contacted them about apprenticeships, which they said all i need to do is find an employer for the apprenticeship then they can proceed with an application on either...

Hi, I'm looking into a career in carpentry/ joinery. My first thought is to look into getting an apprenticeship, however the potential apprentice rate of pay is making me question whether it would be viable as i am finishing uni so will have overheads such as rent, bills etc to cover. My...

Festool might be a bit pricey for me atm. if its by far the best around it might be just worth waiting a bit and getting one when i can get it. Would i be able to attach makpack boxes to the top of a fein extractor?

Ive taken the plunge (literally) and got a Makita plunge saw. next on my list is a dust extractor. I've been looking online and there doesnt seem to be many that have the power take off option on the 110v options. I think the Festool is a little out my price range can anyone recommend me one...

Im going to make some flat panel shaker style doors, however i don't have a router table, I'm not sure whether my Bosch trim style router would be powerful enough to do this. or would a router table be the only real safe option for making this type of cut. I was thinking of making them the...

Hi I'm going to be making a free standing tv unit, id like to make some shaker style doors for it, however i don't have a router table or a table saw. are there any other simple ways to make these doors. could i just glue pieces to the front to give the effect? Tom