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    Joining advice....

    Cheers. I did think about a joining strip but because they are about 3" thick I've got to be careful about how low it starts sitting before you can't get you legs under. Also, ideally, it needs to be detachable as the table top alone weighs a ton. I suppose I could router out underneath for a...
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    Joining advice....

    Evening all, I'm making a refectory table out of some old joists and am looking at different methods to join the table top lengths together. I'm not squaring the sides up so biscuiting and glueing won't be an option (I'm looking at a rustic finish instead of a nice clean and square 'oak...
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    Lifting grime from grain

    Nope, not in situ, on my bench outside being sanded back. Ok, will have a look at that. I've got a karcher in the shed so i'll have a crack with that. Cheers!
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    Lifting grime from grain

    Afternoon, I've got some old rafters that i am sanding back but without gouging right into the timber i need another way of lifting the grime and dirt from the grain. I've heard that caustic soda does it but have heard differing opinions on how effective it is. Does anyone have any other...
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    7 x 3 Joists for Table

    Thanks for this gents. I'm looking at seating between 6/8 people as the lengths i have are pretty long. Something ideally that would be a nice big lump to have Xmas dinner on (i know it's July and red hot outside but it's the best way to describe it). Something rustic looking without it looking...
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    7 x 3 Joists for Table

    Afternoon All, I've managed to get hold of some nice lengths of 7 x 3 joists and am planning to make a dining table out of it. The top will be straightforward enough but i'm looking to try and do something different design wise for the legs. Has anyone got any ideas/photos? If i've got any...
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    Solid Oak Worktop Problem

    Morning All, I've attached a few photos here to help explain better. I've given the worse areas a light rub down but won't do any more than that as it's going across the grain. I think it' some kind of staining as it's hardly been used...
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    Solid Oak Worktop Problem

    Morning All, I fitted solid oak worktops at home recently and then fitted an ikea inset sink into them/it. I used Danish oil and sealed the worktops (about 5 coats) so they were prepped properly but since i fitted the sink, there's a black residue that is starting to appear around the rim of...
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    Nursery to be made......

    Evening All, We've got a baby on the way who's due at end of January so i need to start getting things together to make the 'nursery' (back bedroom!), look all nice and baby like etc etc etc...... I was thinking of routering out some numbers and some music notes to put up around the walls to...
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    Dewalt 6240 Kitchen Worktop Jig Clamps

    Evening Gents, Does anyone know where i can buy a couple of clamps that sit inside the recess of the Dewalt Kitchen Jig? I've had a good scout on line but can't find any for love nor money. They seem to be a pretty specific size as well. I've tried other clamps that just about do it but the...
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    Security......Bushes!

    Bit of an update on this....... I've ordered 5 pyracantha for the back but lo and behold, at 4.15am this morning some clown was trying to get in at the front as the dog barked and then the front gate slammed so.........as well as securing the back with a PIR security light and the nasty hedge...
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    Security......Bushes!

    Thanks gents..... These'll do. I'm sure the ones who really think i've got tools worth pinching will start to turn up with gardening shears now though.... Good old East London!
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    Security......Bushes!

    Evening All, I read a post on here some time ago about various sheds/workshops getting broken into and stuff robbed out of and someone put a post up of some nasty looking garden bush that would deter even the most hardened fence jumping thieving swine. Can anyone on here remember what the bush...
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    Japanese Saws

    Afternoon Everyone..... I was looking at getting these for myself...a little treat....but, i wanted to know if anyone's used them and ultimately, are they any good? I'm wary of falling foul of buying fancy gear that's not much cop so i thought i'd ask. http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/ja...
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    NVQ Level 2?

    Evening All, Does anyone know anywhere (within a reasonable distance from East London) that does the Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 on a part time (evening) basis, or, somewhere that does these weekend courses?? I've been in the trade for years and know what i need to get through this easily...
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