Recent content by grahamar

I would just like to echo the "thank you" to the Peter Sefton Tool Shop. I made a right mash up of an order I was trying to place for some Ashely Isles chisels last Sunday evening. I cancelled the order and sent an e-mail to them explaining my mistake. I was surprised to receive an e-mail that...

Hi devonwoody, The cabinet looks really good and I've learnt alot from your WIP - thanks for posting it. With regard to rust on the table saw ( a few posts back ) - when shutting down for winter I spray the metal surface with WD40 ( liberally) and then drop a sheet of cling film over it. The...

Hi, I guess if I were in Big Soft Moose's position I would feel I had these options: a) go back to client and say - "Sorry I can't do this. I don't have the equipment/resources to do it in the way you want". b) as another post(er) mentioned, to ask Chris if he would make the bench and...

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to produce such clear plans/drawings. I'm looking forward to having a go at making this. Graham

Hi, I'm equally as challenged re space in the shed, oops "workshop", as you seem to be. I had been thinking about how to build a portable bench, but couldn't get my mind clear on how to do it - everything I came up with was just too big/heavy. I think yours is a great design, thanks for...

Hi, FWIW - Firefox 3.6.10 and Mac OSX 10.5.8 work o.k. for me with the tool. Graham

Hi, Here's the link to the Steve Maskery setup for the planer knives. This is part of his "How to remove snipe" video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHfjSatKITQ The process/setup works just fine for me, I have a Metabo 260. Indeed this is the process Metabo recommend in their manual. graham

Hi, Don't know if this link helps at all- it's got quite good pictures of at least one way to do it. http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/techniques/archive/2009/09/08/wedged-mortise-amp-tenon.aspx Although theres probably better/safer ways to cut the wedges than shown. Graham

Hi, I've used this paint on both my Coal Shed and Garage ( both smooth wood T+G construction) http://www.woodcaredirect.co.uk/product_detail.cfm?ID=2216 Its made by Jotun and goes by the name Demidekk Optimal. I'm sure there are other sites that sell it too, I bought mine from a local Paint...

Hi, according to the Woodrat website, "Worldwide shipping" is £45. Perhaps you could ask a question on the Woodrat forum to confirm it here: http://woodrat.com/forum/ I have a Woodrat and I think it's a great tool. The latest model has plenty of T tracks so you can add similar features to...

Hi, Just some thoughts that came to my mind when reading your post. The meter is only measuring moisture at the point where the probe is in contact with the wood. By this I mean the inner part of the piece most likely will have a different moisture level than the outside. On large(r)...

Thanks for the information and video. I found it very interesting and appreciate the time/effort in sharing it. I currently don't have the Arkansas Hard Stone ( the grey/gray stone) you used at the end. I stop at the Norton Fine stone. I was wondering what affect honing on the Hard stone has...

I too have just received and viewed the "How to use a Bench Plane" DVD. The information given by Daren Millman is very clear and useful. He obviously not only knows his stuff - but can put it into practice too. It is a joy to watch a skilled craftsman at work. The video is shot during a...

I have a Power Cap Lite also. I find it very good/comfortable to use. As a spectacle wearer I tried the face masks first ( cheaper option!) but they just steamed up my glasses to an extent where working was getting dangerous - i.e. couldn't see what I was cutting! No such trouble with the...

Woodworking for me is a hobby. I needed to make some doors and other items, and finding that the cost to buy - or get someone else to make them - was too high for me, I decided to take the DIY route. I've got a small shed to work in and a limited budget. My only purchases to complement the few...