Search results

I recently upgraded from a Record BS 250 to Record 300E, the 300E being the bigger, more powerful bandsaw. I am a fan of the 250, and the 300E is even better, I can heartily recommend either machine. However I have one major niggle with the 300, the lower blade guides. For some reason...

I have often looked at making a router table and have read several accounts of folks who have. While I have a router ( and admit I really don't use it that often) I am considering making a table as a project but what has held me back is that one of my queries that never seem to get answered is...

The latest offering from Paul is about bull nose planes. After watching it ( as usual from Paul, quite interesting) my first thought was that bull nose planes are going to rocket on ebay shortly.... pity I don't have one to sell!

My budget bench grinder has started to vibrate terribly, I have tried it with the wheels off and there is no discernable vibration so its obviously the wheels. I dont use it a lot, just the occasional regrind of chisel ( mainly bench chisels with the odd carving one ) . I have stopped using it...

Had an operation christmas eve on my stomach. Been told cannot drive for at least two weeks and no exertion or lifting for a further six. Nearly two weeks in I am going nuts. I know by the way my stomach feels when I lift something light ( like a cup of tea) that its going to take some time...

My grandson has asked me to help him (grandson speak for can you do it grandad!) build a vivarium. He recently got a python for his birthday and has been wanting to build it a home that he can 'outfit'. Been looking around on various snake sites for ideas and was not surprised just how...

Just before christmas last year I was diagnose with diabetes after many problems with my eyes and feet... I had already given up saw sharpening as my eyes were no longer good enough and were still getting worse. Now the time has come when I finally admit to myself they are no longer good enough...

Recently changed the tyres on my Record BS 250 bandsaw as one of them had been damaged. Changing them was no problem but afterwards was unable to track the saw blade... wondered what I had done wrong as no matter what I try I am unable to track the blade. Get it all set up by hand but when I...

I am looking to make some occasional tables, for example the nesting kind or similar. Can anyone point me in the right direction for some to buy please. I have tried several searches but so far to no avail. As my wife is looking for some 'light' wood ones could anyone recommend a wood which...

I often browse on stumbleupon, surfing various woodworking sites and am often surprised at the number of 'furniture from pallet' threads. Its quite amazing the amount of stuff that is made of pallets. I am an old guy and admit to being set in my ways and my first thoughts are usually on the...

This is rather an odd one but I am hoping that someone here may be able to help. I have only recently recovered from an illness and am working my way back into some kind of fitness. I am 70 years old and I have a small workshop in my garage where I used to spend many hours doodling, mainly with...

Decided last November to try my hand at wood carving. Invested in some decent chisels, bought a couple of books, watched a few videos from the likes of Chris Pye, Anna May and others. Even spent a day watching a couple of guys carving horses from a great lump of wood! I have tried relief...

For many years I have always wanted a roll top desk. I remember seeing one in a pursers office as a child and have been fascinated in them ever since. It’s only been in last 6 years since I retired that I have been actively looking to get one. I have seen a few in auctions and antique shops but...

Been watching various videos on roll top desk top videos to try to see how the drawers lock via the roll top, my present restoration has all the drawers but the actual 'mechanism' is missing. There are various rebates where 'something' goes but finding it hard to understand what actually goes...

I am trying to get a key for a roll top desk.. been searching but can only find supply from US. While the key is not too expensive by the time you add postage it becomes stupid! Does anyone know of a UK supply where I might get a key from .. even a blank and if neccesary I will make my own.

Being an amateur wood butcher, I seldom used to ‘strop’ my chisels and plane irons after sharpening. I have always managed to get my tools sharp enough just using a medium and fine stone and only used to strop when I needed that extra touch, such as when doing a fine joint or paring. That is...

Early in December decided to try my hand at wood carving. Had a quick look on ebay and decided that it was not much more expensive to buy new and at least you could pick and chose which ones you want. So placed an order for 5 chisels with a well known British chisel maker for them. When they...

I have often noticed at the side of the authors details a note saying has been thanked, has thanked. How does one do it. Normally I just pm someone who has been particularly helpful (and there has been a lot of you ) but how does this detail work? I notice on mine for example that I have been...

Had a hankering for some time to try my hand at woodcarving. I am not particularly arty but always wanted to give this a go. Been shopping around for some advice and trying to pick up some carving chisels just to give it a go. I am amazed at the prices being asked for old carving chisels, even...

After many years living in our present home we have decided to move. So some time in the near future I am going to have to pack up all my tools and equipment from my garage ‘hobby’ shop ready to be moved. Fortunately I tend to work only with hand tools and my machinery is limited to a band...