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Both..... should i be using different blades for each??? Should i use a corcular saw instead????

Quick Question... I am cutting slabs of cherry wood on my table saw and noticed that it has fair taken its toll on my blafe.. I have a freud 254mm 40 tooth blade.... Should i be using a different blade for these kinds of slabs? The slabs are about 50mm thick.. Thanks in advance guys Craig

Well thank you all for the comments.... I like the advice about shaving the burn wit has the router at the end to save sanding... this is something I will improve on.... I am going to use the two sample boards in the house and make some new ones... thanks all very much...

Morning Guys... I have just made my first solid cherry wood chopping boards... And I am more than happy with the way they have turned out... Only issue I have at the moment is that i routed out finger slots on either side and at each end there is burning.... HELP, how do i sand these...

Thanks guys... that pretty much saves me a lot grief.... lol... Much appreciated... I'll get wired in and get the belt sander out

Hey guys, Help...... I am repairing a chopping board for a friend and it has a few major gouges in it... God knows what hes been doing with it... Where can i get some food safe resin to help fill the holes or something similar that will work? Many thanks Craig

Steel Toe'd slippers, there's a business opportunity right there.... I have just spoken to my (not so) local timber merchant and they have Maple and cherry in stock in 1 1/2" slabs.... They also do free delivery down my way so im ordering a slab of each to see how i get on.. the Maple and...

I am planning on making a few John..... looking to buy some bulk offcuts and make a few to gain some experience... I have already made one from a mixed box of hardwood i bought on ebay, but this is obviously difficult to tell to a newby like me what wood is what.... lol....

Thanks for the quick reply... that has answered all my issues that I thought may arise... Now on the look out for possible supplies of tighter grain wood.... Many thanks

Morning guys.... I am wanting to start some chopping boards. Simple bread cutting boards I'm good with.... End grain butchers blocks are my next projects... on eBay I see pallets of offcuts of hardwood, oaks etc for sale... will the likes oak be hard enough for these??? I look forward to...

Hi Guys... I am starting to make more and more end grain shopping boards.... Does anyone know where i can buy bigger quantities of food safe oil... Costly buying 500ml ones.... Cheers craig

I'll try and post pics on the Facebook page

Well it's been a few weeks now... I ended up being g given a fire door which has served as a great bench... I still have plans for bench dogs, vice and even build a router table into the table. But so far it simple serves as a foldable bench... I also undertook my my first build, a crosscut...

Well, thank you all.... You have all given plenty to think about.... My bench will have to be multi-functional due to lack of space... I am going to take different things for different ideas and incorporate as much as i can that will work for me... Cannot wait to get started.... Really need...

Well i hadnt really thought about the holes until i clocked something on youtube.... Think i will give them a miss at the moment, i do like the idea of tracks tho... Where can i buy tracks and accessories to suit?

Ok guys, So I am limited on space and I am going to build a foldable bench in my garage.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0QGNfS ... oS&index=9 Something simple like this, however i will be jazzing it up... Possibly adding in a router plate that will be interchangeable with a blank, this...

Probably a bit of both.. my first project is going to be a pair or Ardinodack Chairs then i have few things to do inside

Thank you so much.....

Firstly, how do i search past posts incase I am asking questions that have already been asked... Am I just missing the search facility.. The on eabove this box seems to search the internet, not the forums... So Im going to be buying kit to get started wood working.... What is the best wood...

Hi Guys, Update, I emailed a couple of timber merchants, some of which clearly did not want to deal with small home woodworkers... I had two people reply with costs for the wood i need for my 2 Adirondack Chairs for my house... One wanted over £500. Gilmour & Aitken also quoted me for the...