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Thanks for the suggestions. The router jig looks interesting. Joel

Thanks adidat. Masking tape applies enough pressure does it? Anyone tried the Titebond thixotropic moulding glue?

Can anyone offer any time saving tips for applying solid wood lippings (say 3-6 mm thick) to veneered MDF in terms of glue type, clamping methods and trimming? Thanks Joel

Thanks for your reply Miles. I've been trawling through the online catalogues for several days. If I close my eyes I see cabinet handles. The problem is it is difficult to tell from photographs how much purchase you can get, especially with the recessed handles, and whether they would allow you...

Can anyone recommend some chrome/steel inset, or flush inset handles suitable for fairly weighty pull-out under stairs storage units? Thanks Joel

Have you tried Osmo hard wax oils? They are not solvent free but I don't find them unpleasant to use and they are certified as safe for children's toys when dry.

Vandyke crystals?

Hi Noddy, thanks for your comments. The curved bevel on the front edge is at a 45 degree angle and was formed with a draw knife and cabinet scraper. The side bevel is at about 12 degrees. Joel

I recently made a sideboard top with a fairly substantial underside bevel (you can see a photo here if you like). I roughed out the shape on the individual boards that made up the top using a bandsaw before gluing them up, then finished with a hand plane after the top was assembled. Joel

I find a mole wrench excellent for removing intransigent dominoes. To make test fitting easier I tend to take off a shaving or two from either face of the dominoes if they are very tight - you can line up quite a few against a slightly protruding bench dog. Joel

I just bought some sheets of coloured melamine from a company called International Decorative Surfaces. They have a number of branches around the country - you can find the nearest one to you through the Polyrey website. I was quoted about £25 + VAT per sheet (approx 3m x 1.5m) for their budget...

Hi Mark, A few questions: have you honed a secondary, steeper bevel on the blade or are you using it at 25 degrees? What are you planing? I assume, given the age of the plane, that the blade has been sharpened many times, as evidenced by its length? Joel

Thanks for the replies. I'm a member of the FSB too but their quotes were well over £1k (I don't work from home). My last quote was from the NFU and was over £1k too, but they did offer a very comprehensive cover, including protection for income lost whilst reinstating the business after a...

I currently have a "Tradesman" policy with Axa which is a reasonable price and covers public liability and tools. However it doesn't cover finished goods, goods in transit or business interruption. Can anyone recommend a good policy? I've had a couple of other quotes but they have come out...

Just wanted to a quick word of thanks to everyone for their contributions to this thread. I've found it a very useful discussion. Joel