Recent content by gtchucker09

Hi, I have some raised beds made from softwood sleepers and I am looking to apply a finish to them. They are around 3 years old and have weathered slightly. I want to apply a clear finish that will last as long as possible. My intention is to make them look uniform in finish and restore the...

Hi, I am looking to make a new shed door. The current one has the tongue and groove running vertically however to improve aesthetics, I am going to make the new door with the tongue and groove cladding running horizontally. The door is about 800mm wide so want to nail the tongue and groove...

Was thinking 18mm ply for the front, back and sides. I can use 9mm or 12mm for the base, just want it to be nice and strong as the bottom drawer will have some weight in as I intend to make some kind of slotted divider to keep the blades separated. There will also be some small jigs and guides...

I am going to be making two drawers for my table saw cart. The space is 650 wide x 430 high and 680 deep. I am planning to have a drawer that is 320 high to accommodate up to 12 inch circular saw blades and then a narrow drawer about 2 - 3 inches high for things like spanners etc. I am...

I have a titan vacuum. My idea was to connect the main 63mm dust port to the charnwood extractor using a 100mm to 63mm reducer. I also have a guard which has a 50mm port on it. I either get a 63mm Y piece and then a 63mm to 50mm reducer and run hose up to the guard or use a separate vacuum to...

Hi all, Specific case of what size reduction adaptor to buy, wondered if you could help. I have a Charnwood dust extractor with a 100mm (4”) inlet and a Makita table saw with a 50mm (2”) outlet. Do I, a) buy a 100mm (4”) to 50mm (2”) reducer and use my 100mm (4”) hose connected via the...

Thanks for all of your replies, I will read Custards guide and just have a go

I have 2 pieces of 20mm x 150mm pine that is planed all round from Wickes. They are 1500mm long. The pieces have cupped slightly (about 1mm gap when a ruler is placed acwhen I left them out in the workshop to acclimatise and I want to join them together to make a wider board. Should I a)...

Hi, Does anybody know where you can get a fine (0.1-0.2mm wire diameter) wire wheel. I have a 0.3mm brass coated steel wire wheel but it gouges softer metal components

Thanks for the replies. I will give it a chance by doing as some of you suggested and putting it back together and leaving it a while. I am also inclined to agree with dzj in the sense that it is a prop. I might use it to make a nice hardwood bench with a thick top and then sell it.

Hi, Recently bought a second hand Sjoberg Nordic Plus workbench that is pretty much brand new so in immaculate condition. The top isn’t flat as you can see in the attached pic. Are they flat if bought brand new? I would assume if they are then this bench has been stored in a damp barn. Any...

Hi all, Does anybody know where I can buy vice thread for a Sjoberg Nordic Plus 1450 bench? The thread is a TR20 x 4. I bought the bench with one vice missing so would like an exact replacement so I can use the vice in any of the 4 locations. Thanks

Hello all, I am new to the forum, only signed up today. To give a bit of background I am 27 and live in Bridgwater, Somerset and I have been woodworking for around 5 years on small projects such as hardwood mirrors, bird boxes, jewellery boxes. I enjoy using hand tools over power tools and as...