Search results

I originally posted this on another forum but in hindsight I think with the bigger membership here they may be more people who are knowledgable in this I have my eye on a chest of drawers on ebay, just the right size for where it needs to go. It is an oak veneered carcass and solid...

Years ago (and I'm talking over a decade ago) there was a thread showing a mod to the dust hood of a dewalt 733 thicknesser. It allowed the hood to be removed easily without messing with fiddly little screws so the outfeed table could still lift up for storage (it can't with the dust hood...

Anyone know anywhere I can buy a bag for a 2.7m rail? Brand unimportant. Thanks Mark

For sale 2 sets of workshop racking/shelving. Bought from and branded Axminster Steel frame, boards look like something half way between MDF and chip board Each set is approx 90cm wide, 45cm deep, 1.8m tall General good used condition. £40 gets you both sets. Collection from Abinger Hammer...

For sale, used Myford Super 7 lathe, stand and numerous accessories and tooling This lathe originally belonged to my friends father. Bought by me when he passed away with the intention to learn how to use and make small parts for my woodworking projects. it However I have never got round to it...

Anyone know of a cheap supplier of genuine makita 18v batteries. At least 4ah or above, single or twin packs. Many thanks Mark

Hello all, I need to buy some oak featheredge for the gables of the garage to replace the painted shiplap that is currently there and not in keeping (and rotten). I've done a bit of research but still have a few questions, if anyone has any helpful answers. Is oak featheredge for this purpose...

Hi all, I'm after a non opening roof window for a pitched garage roof, well 2 actually (plain clay tiles). I have experience of using/fitting velux in my old workshop however I don't think I can use velux here. There is a purlin in the way that would prevent me fitting the swinging part of...

Anyone had any success with established brambles, how did you do it? Or do I just need to remain on the constant treadmill of digging out what I can when it appears? Advice greatfully received. Mark

Afternoon folks, I'm after a new side door for my garage. Similar to the one in this link https://www.roundwood.com/product/64.aspx Due to a previous burglary I want it to feel and be nice and solid/strong. Seen a few flimsy looking ones but struggling with something that feels properly solid...

Found these logs Unchopped at the back of the wood pile while having a sort out. Anyone able to tell me what tree it is please Mark

I know it as a Fischer bolt But I need to get two at 120mm m6 but I’m having no success and think there is probably a generic name. Even better anyone know where I can buy them? Many thanks Mark

It’s been a few years since my mother in law passed away. In the last couple of years she took up art having not drawn or painted anything since school. We are currently going through her folders and choosing some to put up at home. This pic was amongst others of the West Country where she...

Evening, I'm currently building some built in wardrobes. I need to order the rails for the coat hangers. I'm keen to buy something good quality and that wont bend, as have cheap ones I've had in wardrobes in the past. The cloths for these wardrobes are currently on one of those free...

Hi Anyone got a good and easy method to age brass screw heads? I tried a method I found online that involves putting them in a small airtight pot with vinegar and salt but didn't work which suggests they are lacquered? Any easy ideas, I only need 3 screws doing Cheers Mark

Folks I’m building a cupboard to go against the slopes ceiling in my chalet bungalow. 18mm material. I have settled on some dimensions but can’t work out the knock on sizes. Drawing is a cross section from front to back. Angles are 45 degrees. Can anyone tell me what the distances are A-D...

I need to buy a laminate kitchen worktop for a semi temporary/medium term solution . I'm after the chipboard type with plastic laminate on the top and front edge. Needs to be at least 3.6 m long. I would like 650mm wide if that exists but if not 600 will do. Looking for an oak effect. What...

Hi all Does any one have any experience of using Probox to make solid wood dovetail drawers? Wondering what the service and quality are like. Also any other similar company, Drawer Solutions Ltd seem to be no longer trading and I'm not aware of any other similar companies. Cheers Mark

Evening The phenolic (or at least I think phenolic) base fell off the bottom of my router today, 15ish year old trend t5 Any idea on best glue to stick it back to the metal base? Doesn’t slide well without it Cheers Mark

Just been to restack a couple of log piles that blew over last week. In one I’ve found a few pieces that look like they’re getting eaten by something. At first I thought something was nawing on the bark but there are also some small holes. I have got it on about 10 logs as far as I can see...