Recent content by baileytog

I would consider the spirit stains to be more stable and less likely to fade, usually I would finish the water based stains by over coating with a clear coat paint (2K) or nitrocellulose as I use them to finish guitars. The spirit stains tend to “flatten” to a subtle sheen whereas the water...

Sorry forgot the link… https://www.crimsonguitars.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=Stain

Not sure which side of the pond you are on but…. Crimson Guitars in the UK supply wood stains in many colours both in spirit base or water base. I have a full set of both and they are fantastic.

Hi Withy, I did a lot of research and finally decided on Duramat flooring a few companies sell it but I got mine from Garage Flooring Direct. It’s a 7mm thick plastic that interlocks, it is oil and water resistant and easy to lay (especially if you warm it first). So far it’s been great, easy to...

I think it’s a very capable saw. Even the supplied blade is pretty good, it does everything I need it to, has very little blade deflection and the laser is handy (I would prefer a shadow line). The dust collection is pretty poor but that’s like most mitre saws. It is worth the money IMHO.

Hi, mine is 3.2m wide but feel free to use any ideas. Everything in mine is on wheels so they can be moved to make things easier.

Yes Triton TCMS 245 I really like it, it’s solid and accurate, dust extraction could be better but it’s no worse than any other mitre saw. I think it’s been well designed and just works as it should. I’ll probably change the blade but otherwise I’m pleased with it.

Hi, I recently retired and have spent the last few months converting my garage into a workshop. I’m currently fighting off the dreaded Covid but I have previously made guitars and various bits of furniture. I also made everything (wooden) for the workshop. I just love losing myself in the...