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Hi all I have a 40mm thick slab of ash with a substantial crack going from the end 12” long( piece is 6ft long total) , about 5mm at its widest and the depth is getting very close to full thickness, probably 35mm. It is for a desktop and

Hi All Just curious as to what are the uses for Morso Machines? Is it mainly for cutting mitres, as I see they are often marketed as picture framing machines. For example, can the same machine do a beaded face frame also (obviously apart from the routed bead itself). What are other uses for...

Hi All I want to make a desktop from solid wood (ash) for a home office. The desk will sit in an L shape, so will have a 90 degree joint - which would suit a masons mitre. However, I do not want a 90 degree inside corner, rather a radius so that there is a curve from one section of the desktop...

Hi all I have seen people avoid mdf say in cabinet doors particularly with butt hinges. Then you have mdf door linings for interior doors. So is this avoidance of mdf unfounded? Bit confused by this

Hi all I have to build a small stud partition to separate a kitchen come living room space. I say small as the opening is 12ft across, where double doors will be fitted leaving a couple of feet where I need to build the small stud wall. There is a concrete lintel or precast concrete of some...

Hi All I have some 45mm solid ash, span about 1m, and projects 300mm from the wall. Is there any decent quality concealed brackets you'd recommend? Thanks

Hi All I am slightly confused around the application of various sheen / gloss levels of pre-cat or 2 pac clear lacquer - say 10%, 50% 90% etc., and then polishing lacquer after it's application. For example, if I apply 50% sheen lacquer (de-nibbing in between coats with P320, 3 coats total)...

Just wondering if people find themselves making odd angle cuts often? I mean apart from the usual 45 degree for mitered boxes or skirting boards, or say tapered cuts for chair legs - do you find yourself making angled cuts much and if so for what? Whether on table saw, mitre saw, or bandsaw. I...

Hi all Just a general query - out of curiosity, why do some route with guide bushes / copyrings instead of just using a bit with a bearing?

Hi All I have a project where I need to use Morrells stain (Lightfast). Has anyone used it before? Any tips on how to apply it? Thanks P

What worktable / surface arrangements are popular with pros for cabinet installations? MFT/3 appears a bit big, I know there’s a smaller version but I don’t believe it’s that popular ? Looking for something suitable for clamping to and making track saw cuts, jig saw cuts too

Thinking of buying a Festool HK85 but have reservations as it appears mostly aimed at carpenters. I think it would be useful for grooving (with the attachment) and for bevels from 45 to 60 degrees in sheet material. Anyone have it? Would it be useful for sheet materials and is it as accurate as...

Hi all I am building a chest of drawers in a bedroom alcove. It is a three drawer unit, with beaded face frames. I have glued on the face frames to the carcass, perhaps prematurely as I now need a filler strip to put between the edge of each (beaded) stile, and the adjacent wall. Question is...

Anyone have the new XGT powered Makita Miter Saw? Trying to decide on this or wait for a Kapex to become available.

Feel like picking up a few bits from Peter Seftons shop. Some lovely stuff there. The main page currently says 5% off, but ends June 17th. Anyone know if this is a mistake and the page should be changed? Cannot see the 5% being applied at checkout

Hi All Thinking of getting a CNC, tabletop version budget around 4-6K Euro ( up to c.5K GBP). I wonder what are the skills required for using it successfully? I have a good IT background, and am reasonably proficient at 3d modelling such as Sketchup. Secondly, any recommendations for a high...

Hi all So there’s a sea of books catering for the beginner woodworker, there’s the likes of Les Goring 1st / 2nd fix carpentry books for construction sites, and Krenov for the master craftsmen. What I can’t find is any book or resource on commercial panel work; wardrobes, alcove units, etc...

Has anyone built their own timber shed lately? My metal shed that I have bought recently is for the bin! Thinking of building my own from pressure treated timber.

Hello guys For example in a dresser / hutch or an alcove unit planned to be made from mdf and painted is it best to use MR MDF or solid wood for face frames? I would be concerned about the MDF durability and holding power for doors. Cheers

Hi All Need a bench drill for drilling hinge holes etc in wood. I am in Ireland where vintage options are very limited (Fobco, Meddings etc). Looking at the Bosch PBD-40 (c £200) or for a little more money, something like the SIP B20-16 (c. £330) I see that most Bosch PDB 40 owners are...