At the moment I can keep it completely separate from everything else and have another gauge I can use. So once I’ve done the steps above, I can keep it in a zip lock bag for a while to make sure no new holes appear.
It’s not expensive at all, but I feel a bit ungrateful to burn it after...
Great advice!!! I’ve wrapped it in cling film asi didn’t have a feeezer bag big enough. Then I’ll be off to shops tomoroow for freezer bags. After a couple of weeks in the freezer I’ll fill them up with wax. Which will help check none of the blighters are still there but will also get rid of the...
Hi all,
I was recently given an acquaintances wooden marking gauge, but it appears to have quite a few holes that appear to be from woodworm. Is there an easy way to know if the woodworm is active? Alternatively is there a way i can treat the wood to ensure that there is not active woodworm...
Fantastic replies! Looking forwards to watching and reading about the "poor mans router" during my lunch break! :)
I'll have a look at some hardpoint saws too!
Hi all,
I've been looking at making a workbench as my first project and have opted for the Paul Sellers design.
Before i can begin I need to get the right tools. I have a no 5 & no 4 planer due to arrive in the next couple of days, and am keeping my eye on a few hand saws & tenon saws sold...
Wow! Thanks so much for all the great advice! Perhaps I am biting off more than I can chew with going for a desk as my first piece. Thanks very much for the advice on getting a veneered top - I had considered that, but have my heart set on it being all solid wood. The alternative to jointing...
Hi all, I'm as much as beginner at woodworking as one can be, but after buying my first place I'd like to be able to make bespoke items rather than spend a small fortune on buying them! Plus I'd love the satisfaction from knowing that i made something!
I've been reading online and watching...