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    Best method for fixing posts into concrete?

    Am i missing something here? Why not set the posts in the ground and not on the ground?
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    Measuring curves

    Thank you marcros but that kind of thing won't work. On the other hand, Pete, you complete legend!!
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    Measuring curves

    Hi all, I have a project coming up whereby we have to cut a type of floor board into lots of curves. I was working with an american contractor last month who had an extremely useful tool, made the job 10 times quicker. So instead os making paper/card preforms of the curve this tool is what...
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    opinions on this scroll saw please all

    Very first go and more than happy with the result just need more practice
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    Spray guns for various wood finishes

    HVLP ideally but if compressor systems are that much better than I wouldn't overlook that option
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    You tube locking up

    Same my end! Virgin media down here and seems to be very hit and miss
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    " The Family " by toesy

    That looks awesome! Can i ask what the dimensions are of the piece?
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    Twins names in Oak

    Mind me asking what the dimensions of the piece are?
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    Spray guns for various wood finishes

    Anyone use spray guns to apply lacquer or varnishes on your completed projects? If so, which ones? Or if anyone has any advice on why or why not to use them, that would be a great help too :D
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    Blades...?

    Legend, cheers scrimper
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    Blades...?

    Hi all, Where do you guys get your blades from? Secondly blade length, My machine states 133mm yet everywhere i look blade length is 130mm. Do they have a certain range when it comes to blade length or does it have to be specifically 133mm? Thanks all
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    opinions on this scroll saw please all

    Only had it a few hours and can't put it down. The air blower aspect of it is a bit naff, find myself giving it a quick puff every now and then. Currently set up to take pin blades. Does come with the clamps for plain blades but haven't messed with that part yet. They are a pain to get through...
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    opinions on this scroll saw please all

    Ive gone for this one, arrives tomorrow so will let you know how i get on with it
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    opinions on this scroll saw please all

    http://www.toolstop.co.uk/scheppach-sd1 ... y-s-p42574 Good, bad? Any help would be appreciated as this will be my first scroll saw purchase
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    Staining and finishing american walnut veneer.

    Hi Rod, i planned on creating a thread once it was complete. Plain and simple, its a coffee table. From what I've read they always mention staining walnut to bring out its best colours, but then never mention the stain use. I quite like to colour of it naturally, so would just like to enhance...
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    Staining and finishing american walnut veneer.

    Hi all, Im looking for advice on finishing a veneer project. Its my very first veneer project and actual my very first project I've built in the new workshop. Ive googled and youtubed as normal but i was asking some advice on the best stain to bring out the colours of the walnut and also the...
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    one for any plumbers

    It isn't an acceptable way to solve a weep, but after correctly fixing the weep it can be used to secure the pipe. What i mean by that is as the pipe passes through the wall, or anything for that matter, the constant on/off of the shower can cause slight movement, the silicone will somewhat hold...
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    Workshop is getting there

    2nd pic, is that wall rack one of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garage-Tool-R ... 4897.l4275
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    Applying veneer

    Agreed your sketch would be an easier way to build, but the small sections stacked on top of each i managed to source free of charge. They were off cuts from larger sheets. So the design has sort of been built around them, after they had been sized. Its coming along, but i will definitely be...
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    Applying veneer

    Cheers pete. The piece will be fully sanded when constructed. I did worry about the amount of end grain. Maybe i might just cover the end grains. Thanks again guys. Will let you know how it goes
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