Recent content by FestoolFishy

Well I have to say that I am so very disappointed, I have now moved the four cabinets from the workshop into the shower room and they look worse than ever, considering starting all over again. Having spent at least twenty years working with oil based glazes and varnishes as what they call a...

Morning all just been having another look at the finish on my cabinets and decided to bite the bullet and went over them lightly with some fine 1200 soft back Festool granate, this of course does the job but am now left with a dull finish I think I must go with the wax polish so will order...

phil p thanks for your input I am used to using glazes and varnishes alas not Osmo and having read lots of articles decided to give it a try, perhaps I should have stuck to what I know about, but thought I would try the oil Not really very pleased with the results, hoping each coat would...

I am seeking advice as to the best method for de nibbling some American Black Walnut Veneered panels to which I have applied 4 coats of Osmo Poly X oil as per instructions and am frustrated by the dust particles etc sitting on the surface !! I have made four units to use in a shower room, and...

rxh the plane is made by Ron Brese in America check out Brese planes for more info and feast your eyes on more beautiful planes and super exotic woods used

Whilst chatting with Shane I mentioned this plane and sent him this pic I think my pics of the saws make them look quite dull compared to Shane's pics Cheers Peter

I recently received a fine pair of Skelton saws The dovetail and carcass came very well packaged in cardboard boxes and wrapped in rust preventive paper These are certainly elegant thing’s of beauty, the use of brass and rosewood complement each other very well, and although I loved the finish...

I am currently making four cabinets for my shower room using MRMDF wood veneered in American Black Walnut and English Sycamore I have managed to veneer all 28 pieces but my real worry is the best finish to use in a shower room !! I am hoping to get a waterproof / sealed finish of course and am...

HI, there is a new 16" Rip tenon saw on ebay at the moment with Buy it Now £160 inc leather case I think these LN saws are good value compared to others I have bought from Wenzloff / Bad Axe But my favourite come from a new maker in the US very special saws Cheers Peter

I also went yesterday and looking out of the window so glad I did !! As Simon said it was better than previous years despite Konrad and Phil not being there, however I did bump into Bill Carter who had a few goodies to tempt me with. It was good to chat with Thomas himself on the Lie Nielsen...

John Go for the saw and enjoy it the new model is quieter and has improved dust collection I would recommend the longer rail for 8x4 sheets and if you talk to Warren at www.toolfest.co.uk he has the 2700 on special offer, sometimes dealers will let you upgrade the rail if you buy the "special...

Derek & Rod Thank you very much for your thoughts and views, much appreciated Fishy

Hello just wondering about these rasps and looking for recommendations, I missed the group purchase but would be pleased to hear about your type and grain choices. Has anyone made a review or is it early days ? Thanks for your help in advance Fishy

Jim That's a fine piece please let me know when to are taking orders Best regards for a Merry Christmas Peter

Helvetica I use a company in Scotland who still make them, they don't supply direct but if you contact them you may find they have a retailer near you go to http://www.glasgowsteelnail.com to view the nails Good Luck Peter