Recent content by Gerard Scanlan

Jewellery box made from natural pear, steamed pear, mahogany, smoked oak and holly. Suede lining. 24 x 24 x 10 cm

I have the mortise gauge version of this marking gauge. I was given it as a present. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth they say. Even if it falters. And yes I too have to use it under advisement as it has slipped along the shaft since it came out of the box. It may be slipping quietly to...

I used a half inch blade on my INCA saw and ripped 15 centimetre thick stock. You do not need a beast of a saw just a well balanced one, the correct tooth saw that has been welded correctly and patience. It is slower that a circular saw yes. But it is so much safer to use. No kickback issues.

If you do not have money for a new saw. You could look for a second hand INCA or Kitty. Both no longer made- but so well made - that they will do exactly what you need. My first secondhand bandsaw was an Electra Beckum, terrible saw. I then picked up an INCA for 150 Euro but it needed a...

An inspiration as always.

I hope that freedom returns one day for you and future generations, living in the UK and EU, knowing and working with your neighbours (countries) enriches everyone involved. Deploying resources and labour where they are needed most makes the world the better place and increases everyone's...

A German or Swiss forstner bit that size with set you back in excess of 100 quid. If you are going to be using it a lot (weekly for years) they are your best bet. However if it is for hobby or incidental use it might be worth trying a carbide tip model ordered direct from China. I have compared...

I built a drum sander without a power feed and I discovered it is a tricky machine to use without a power feed. You need to take lots of passes with only a minimal amount of pressure on the timber you are sanding or it will leave ridges. A power feed is a luxury but perhaps a really useful one.

A second hand Hegner is definitely a good choice. They are over engineered so they go on for ever too and if you ever come to sell you will get a good price for it. Cheaper machines tend to be worth next to nothing second hand. Are you using a fretsaw at the moment? A quality fretsaw is fast and...

Beauty!

Same here. I have a dwindling stock of Tuffsaw blades. Hopefully the Brexit rules will get ironed out before I run out.

I have a range of TOME FETEIRA rasps and files and even though they are obviously less refined that a hand stitched rasp they are excellent for most jobs. Many secondhand rasps are just too dull.

Isn't it great that there are people who commission work like this. It is really astounding work.

I bought a crown sliding bevel a few years ago. Very inexpensive and really good quality. It was so cheap I nearly didn't buy it. It would seem not everything needs to break the bank.

Check out: the Kyocera Ecosys P5021cdn My last Kyocera last 12 years , this new one is even better. They merged with Minolta a few years ago.