Recent content by craylad

Thanks for the input guys. I did see some log roll in a timber merchant the other day. I may try that. But I will also consider the mopstick. I may not need it if I can remove it carefully and re-use the quardant bits.

Thanks for the replies chaps. I now need to find where I can get quadrant of about 3cm radius

Any ideas on where I could get this decorative moulding? I have got to replace the frame and windows and I can see that when removing, chances are that it will not come off too well without it splitting.

Brilliant, thanks dirtydeeds

My friend is a painter and decorator (I have yet to see any brush strokes in his work it's that good). He suggested softwood because it took him ages to rub down the edge of the MDF to a smooth finish. The other alternative is to edgeband the cut edge of the MDF. I have had a quick look on...

I am building some wardrobes for a friend. They are to be made using the same method as some existing wardrobes in his daughters bedroom. The doors are made from 12mm sheet MDF with a 12mm softwood frame attached to the front to give the appearance of shaker style On the inside of the doors on...

Thanks Dom,I will use Hafele in future, once I have gone through their ridiculous procedure just to get prices!! They do stock a lot of useful bits and pieces though. Many thanks for all your replies. Barry

I wanted to add lighting to a set of wardrobes I am building. They need to switch on when opening the door. I am having great difficulty trying to source suitable switches. I have been told that if LV lighting is used then the primary side of the transformer should be switched. Is this correct...

Thanks WoodStoat, I have gone for the screwfix version as they are cheap. I have yet to fit them so I will let you know the outcome. Now the customer wants lights to come on when opening the doors so I need a suitable push switch, and they are not easy to find. Ideas anyone? Barry

Touch latch eh! Brilliant, thanks Colin.

I am looking for a mechanism that enables you to open a wardrobe door by pushing to make it open but I don't know what it is called to try and search for it on t'internet. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Barry

Thanks Terry, I will be putting it to good use over the next few days so it should hopefully shape up well by then.

I have only used the thicknesser to date but it seems to be OK although the rubber roller does need cleaning often as it leaves marks on the wood. Axminster are doing it for £349 at the moment.

Does anybody remember Kenny Everett's Reg Prescott DIY expert? Now that was funny.

Terry, I purchased a drum brush through Axminster after reading your post and following the link. My problem is the state of the brush on delivery. Should it look like Florence's hair from Magic Roundabout or should it be nice and round like the picture on your web site? It seems as if the brush...