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Got this old TV unit with chipped and abraded finish. Anyone know what finish it is? Going to use the unit as the base for a gun rack, and not sure whether to restore or strip and refinish.

Hey guys and gals. Picked up a lot of 8 saws for 15 quid last week. Few nice S&Js and a Tyzack Sons & Turner Centenary Saw, 7 point. At first it looked to be too badly rusted (it looked in worse condition than any other I've found to date, not helped by thick white paint at points), but wouldn't...

So... I took the handle off of a rusted CC saw, cleaned up the blade, oiled the handle and.... boom, can't get it back on. None of the holes align to get the nuts in properly. Kind of annoying, had no problems getting it off. Anyone have any solutions? Currently have the blade in the fridge...

Got this old saw and I want to spruce it up. But there's a Toga logo under the filth which I would like to retain, just because. What's the best solution to do this? Figured any sort of acid would end up removing the logo as well.

So, I'm making a wedding present and it involves inlaying brass letters into an English walnut panel. Im looking for tested recommendations for adhesives for this. Thanks in advance.

First of all, thanks to everyone who has taken time to answer my inane questions so far. I really appreciate it. And I'm sure there are a fair few frustrated at my seemingly basic questions, but I haven't worked seriously for a decade and a half, and the market is mind-boggling to me now. With...

So, after all the helpful advice on chisels I've managed to pick up a few decent pieces: couple of Peace, Sorby, et al. They need a little work (especially as a couple have been reground at a skewed angle), so I was looking around for sharpening stones and have entered what can only be...

I assume kind of an annoying topic for a first post. My apologies :D So, I'm looking for new chisels for cabinet and furniture. I use DTs and Mortices a great deal. The reason I am looking for new sets is because I have had a very different career for a while and have given away most of my...