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Could anyone put me straight on the type of electric saw I'd use the most? Portable circular saw. Same but fixed with a mitre board and the ability to cut at angles, a band saw? I only have room for one to be honest. ( Understand I can box the circular saw) I'm looking at general woodworking...

Guy's. Ive seen some You-Tube clips showing simple lathes using a hand drill as the turner. With that in mind, does anyone know if you can buy the wood parts to make one like a flat pack kit? I'm not in the position to make one myself yet, as I need a few cutting tools to get started, or have...

Hi all. I want to make some fishing lures from wood. Initially I need to cut the wood into a shape (roughly) of a small fish. A bandsaw would be ideal, but I'll have to make do with a jig saw. If I buy an electric one, what is the best thing to hold it in for cutting. I'm a complete novice to...

Got my new bench last night. I'll be setting it up in the garage today, (came in several bits) then fitting a vice to it. I'm to DIY as what Donald Trump is to political correctness. So it should be fun, but every step gives confidence. I know nothing about DIY so will be logging in, asking...

Hello Guys. I'm finally buying a Proxoon DB250 microdot lathe now i have my garage sorted. It does not come with a chuck and Amazon has one beside the lathe for wood turning for about £30. I'm making some fishing floats and wood baits, do I need a chuck. I know it holds things in place, but...

I've a Mora carving knife, but simply cannot keep and edge on it for more than 15 minutes carving, Is that normal? To date I don't have a strop, would that make the difference? I seem to get the knife sharpe on the stone, doing the paper cut test. Seems I'd do just as well with a Stanley knife...

I'd like to buy a small set (3)of palm gouges, maybe 3mm small u 3mm small v and a 6mm half u . But the cheapest I can find are about £16 a tool, not cheap Narex, nice but? Does anyone know of cheaper palm tools please? If not I'll just bite the bullet. Thanks. Dicky.

So I'm going to have to cut this dried lime wood into 6cm pieces. What would be the best saw for the job? A hack-saw, junior hack saw or a proper saw for wood. If so suggest one I can pop out and buy please? I need a clean cut I'd guess so a saw with fine teeth?? No experience in this so help...

Can anyone suggest an alternative wood to Tulip please? I've been looking all day. Found some, would dig deep but the postage doubles the blooming cost?? :evil: One place adds on £30 for just planning 2 meters worth. So will poplar wood do? Or am I just better to bit the bullet and pay for...

Yes I'm as green as a newly cut tree, so hope I'm in the correct thread. Ive a little hobby, float making just started but made a few fishing floats. I love it. Never worked with my hands before but wood has given me the something I need in retirement. I don't and cannot have a workshop, all my...