Recent content by CoreDefence

What a very interesting and will informed debate! I bought my 01332 3 yrs ago secondhand and am now looking to add the sliding carriage but at the same time I've been looking at new sliding carriage saws. The unexplained price gap definitely does exist and reading this thread this Sunday morning...

I've done this with various woods but not oak. However I understand oak has a fairly high tannin content so give it a go. Take old nails and ferrous metal screws, the older the better. Put 'em in a jar of water for a week or so to get nice and rusty. On the day of the treatment make a good...

I have a supply of cheap 18mm plywood (spruce I think) that I'm using for workshop cabinets. It is stark white in colour and shows every mark when using. I'd like to tone it down on the finished article but wood stains look patchy and nasty on completion. Anyone got any ideas on a broad...

I've tried this and it works a treat. Rusty old iron nails in a jar of water for a few days. New steel nails are not so effective. Buy a brand of black tea leaves (not teabags). When you've got a nice rusty juice in your jar, mash a strong brew of the tea, when cool paint your pine with the tea...

I know this is an old thread but I just read it and was gripped throughout. I pick up a 1624 next week and was looking for any forum input on the lathe. This is terrific stuff and I'm really glad the OP got it sorted in the end. Needless to say, I'll be back.

I'm only a beginner in search of a craft to occupy me in my dotage but this will probably surprise and delight some of the more 'careful' of you when it comes to expense. When I started to experiment with my scroll saw I downloaded patterns from the interweb and printed them on my HP inkjet. I...

Thanks for responding guys. Wow! Aint Hegners a lotta money? I dunno if I can justify £700-£800 on a hobby. I'm looking on eBay and I'll look at the Excalibur too on your recommendation arkman. Has anyone any experience of the Axminster AWFS18? That looks right for price and it looks a bit like...

Hi, my first post. I have a PP 16" almost brand new. I've used it a few times and made some danglers for the Xmas tree that herself is very pleased with.....but Though I can see the potential of the craft, the PP is never going to help me reach that potential, inner cuts have to be drilled with...