Recent content by Austin Branson

Apple is quite brittle, so gently does it. Best wishes.

+1 for the corded fein. I’ve had mine for more than 20 years, it’s very, very good.

Accuride. No question. I fitted them in a kitchen 16 years ago, and never a problem. Don’t be tempted by the others. Best wishes.

If you’re going to store it, I’d recommend scraping the bark off. Best wishes.

I have a Scheppach 3000 - can anyone tell me where I can get a sliding table for it, please? Lots of info in your articles, Deema, thanks.

I have a Scheppach 3000, can anyone tell me where to get a sliding table for it, please? Many thanks

Welcome aboard Luke. You’ll find all sorts of expertise on here.

On difficult wall surfaces, I use a centre punch to get the drill started in the right place.

That, Deema. I bought a second hand Scheppach 3000 a few years ago, and it works quite well. I would love to find someone who can show me how to use it properly, though!

If they are beech, I would not recommend using it outdoors. It doesn’t do well. Ask me how I know.

What a fabulous machine! I love it!

I think I would make a thing resembling a cribbage board. Maybe 3 - one for metric, one for Imperial, and a third for BSF. Good luck.

Welcome aboard Richard! You’ll find a huge number if really skilled folks on here, all willing to help. Have fun!

I would joint straight from the saw. Use a No.8 for preference - you will get away with a No.7. The plane must be sharp. Start the cut by pressing hard on the knob, and pushing the plane forward - as stated earlier, curl the fingers of left hand around the plane, it both steadies the plane, and...

Hello, I’d be interested to hear your reasons for saying that. Best wishes.