Recent content by Gaz_XB9R

All about 20-25mm diameter unfortunately. I am however in talks with one of the sellers to provide a blank big enough. Thanks anyway.

First two sources have blanks but all too thin if I'm to cut a ring out of flat. Need to be at least 10 but rather 12mm. When I searched the other sources they appear to be for finished goods. I'm kind of hoping I can get a blank that is stocked as if I go down the route of a custom order...

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows where I could get damascus steel blanks large enough to make a thumb ring. I have bought a blank that will be big enough for a pinky / small ring. I intend lining it with sterling silver due to the damascus rusting against skin. I'm looking for a round bar...

Can I ask how many hours we are talking for a build like this? I've got a 6mth old and intend building one. Not for right now obviously but with a mention of 9 months I thought I'd better plan. Gaz

Hi, I'm in the market for a bandsaw. My Budget was to be about £600 but after some research I've extended that to £800. I've convinced myself that the Record Power BS400 is the one to go for. I've asked in the Users Bandsaws post if anyone has any experience of this machine but no response so...

I am unsure as to whether the wax I tried had a wood dye or not. Found this to strip wax - Soft Finish Stripper Do you think this might help first? This is the dark wax I used - Refined Beeswax Jacobean Oak Doesn't mention if there is a wood dye in it. I would ultimately like to go a few...

Anyone care to advise how I might darken down piece of furniture that I recently bought that has a clear or natural wax finish? I have other furniture that is a good match for style etc but much darker. I mistakenly thought steel wool and a dark wax should do it but it doesn't even touch it...

Anyone used or have any info on the Record Power BS400? £749.98 with wheel kit. I'm thinking of taking the plunge. Seems like a decent spec. I'd ideally like something that can take up to 1" blades and with a 305mm max height cut it seems bit better at that price than most others that are...

Anyone know where to get boring / drilling tools with handles used to drill through a tail stock? Or do you folks put the handles on yourselves. If so where do you get drill bits long enough? I'm making a couple of handles for lathe tools and need to bore for the blade. By the way is epoxy...

What about a Jigs and Tips sticky where contributers are only allowed to make one post containing a link to their main article? That way it would cover the "buried in the midst of a project thread" problems as well. I vote for a central area too!! Be it sticky or section

Anyone got first hand knowledge of the Trend Airshield Pro? I intend buying the ear defenders and clear visor overlays but wondered how long the filters would last before I had to replace them. I hate having to buy low cost items with high delivery costs. Cheers No problems now, I just got...

Paul, Just had a look at electric v's petrol and the power differences. 1900 watts = 2.5 HP See http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/vt40-chainsaw/path/chainsaws-log-splitters for petrol See...

Thanks Jason, that kind of summed up my thoughts. I haven't built the shed for the his 'n' hers motor bikes to clear enough space for the TS, P/T and extractor yet. God knows how much it would cost for me to get lipping milled from cherry and delivered to the "wilds" of mainland Scotland...

Hi, thought I'd plunder the font of all knowledge (Wood wise at least). :wink: I have a project coming up when I get my Sun Room finished. It is building an AV and CD / DVD storage units on runners in the dead space below the stairs. It is by coincidence directly under my wall mounted flat...

Hi Gordon, I intend to do the same with my garage but was gonna go for 25/30mm kingspan sheet insulation. You can add extra tension to the horizontal spring along the top of the door. It usually has a thing like a thick washer round the middle of the spring that has holes drilled in from the...