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We just bought a second-hand EV with 54k on the clock I have not read all this thread but Battery health is still near 100%. The car is 3 years old and basically as good as new. It's going to save us at least £1000 a year in fuel which is a bonus plus it's just lovely to drive. It was still...

Thank you everyone. I think I will just give the Rider a go. It's not going to break the bank and will undoubtedly do all I need

One alternative approach to the expansion and shrinkage problem is to glue and seal it with epoxy. The wood would need to be good and dry first 10%-12% max. The epoxy will completely seal the wood so it won't be affected by variations in humidity. You should even go as far as using some sealant...

Hi all. I am in the market for a new plane iron as my old one is worn away. I have not done much woodwork for many years and am completely out of touch as to what is available. I had a quick look on the Axminster site and saw the Rider blade at a fair price and then found a review on here...

That's very helpful. "The cutter shape was two arcs flanking a point" do you mean something like this? I am thinking if it's tapered I need a fairly flat arc so it doesn't come to a point and the thin end. Hope that makes sense Trend 7/06X1/4TC Flat ovolo 12mm radius

No idea if it's a listed place but I will leave that to the owner and just do what is asked of me. No iron inside as they have now dug out some of the rot and gone almost right through it! They have a builder on site doing other works who will prop things if need be. I do have a lathe but...

It's tapered so I think the molding will be tricky

That one and this is all I have. He doesn't need an exact replica just something similar as both pillars will get replaced

A friend has a Georgian home that has these pillars that are rotting out (around 3m long). He has asked me to help but never made anything like this before and looking for tips on how to go about it. Thanks Beau

The first piece looks a dead ringer for Imbuia

Cut out all the air leaks you can and get a dehumidifier in there. If its an unheated space a desiccant type will work better like the Meaco. As for what humidity it will depend on what you are making. The wood for furniture destined for inside use will require a far lower humidity than making...

For handling of the rough timber I have taken to these. They have proved very hard wearing with good feel. PU Cut Resistant Gloves Large

I have had this set from Tilgear for many years of occasional use. Had it to replace a cheapo set and never been disappointed. Kaliber Tap And Die Set - 32 Piece | Tap & Die Sets | Threading | Threading, Reaming & Drilling | Cutting Tools | Tilgear

Hi Robin. I got a guide bush from Trend and an adaptor from Wealdon to fit my old Elu 177E. Not sure if thats the same as the Dewalt you mention. The holes in the adaptor have no countersink so you can align it with pan head screws. Had to take a touch off the screw heads to keep it flush with...

Glue first for sure. Decent PU like Collano Sempatoc or Epoxy like West System will glue teak. Clean any surfaces to be glued with acetone to remove any natural oils on the surface. Linseed will go very dark on outside furniture IME.