Recent content by mickthetree

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm aware of Andrew's SmartHinges and in hindsight should have gone with these. Will try these next time. I dislike the appearance of the hinges being cut deep, but I could get away with another mm on each leaf here which will help the gap and I'll live with that.

Hi all I've recently made this oak dovetail box and I'm trying to fit brass butt hinges. I've cut them into the back and lid so they are flush, but this leaves a substantial gap at the back. I could cut them in deeper, but that looks rubbish. Are there better butt hinges that don't do this...

Great, thanks again!

Hi Roy - Many thanks for the prompt reply! I can find 120uf 400v capacitors. Would it be safe to go from 275v to 400v? Or are there limits on increasing the values?

Hi all Been a long time since I popped by the forum! Lots of life changes. Glad to see the forum is doing well and lots of new members. My table saw has been slowly loosing uumph over the last year. I rarely use it to be honest, but need it to work when I do. From reading round it seems most...

Hi Ray Your books are on their way. Gary, I have replied to your second PM but its sat in my outbox, unread by you. Do let me know if you still want the Alan Peters book. Kind regards Paul

Hi there Yes, I got your PM and have replied. No worries, I've reserved the books you have requested. If you post a few more times you should be able to send me a new PM from your new account. Many thanks Paul

Gary I'm so sorry. I completely missed your post! I saw this one when I was packing up the others to send and wondered why no one had bought it yet. Its one of the best. A really insightful book. Please PM me your details and I'll send you my info for payment. Many thanks. Paul

Excellent. Thanks very much for letting me know.

Hi Pete Excellent choices both! P me your details and I'll send payment info. Many thanks. Paul

Hi All Pleased these will all be going to good homes instead of sitting on my shelf! Please PM me your delivery details and I'll send you my paypal details. @Mutley Racers the renovation book is a tome! full of useful info. I have another book called the house builders bible 9th edition. I'm...

I have decided to finally relinquish my hold on my final hoard of books. I have read every one cover to cover as there is always something new to learn. There are some gems in here. Condition is generally good to excellent, but I have noted where there are any imperfections. All books priced...

Thanks to Nev for showing me how to post a photo from Google Photos. Here is the same Ash Bowl after taking down the side using a freshly sharpened bowl gouge and some sanding sealer. Very please with how this turned out in the end. Birthday present for my sister. This was from a haul of...

well with a freshly sharpened bowl gouge honed with a diamond card and a judicious application of sanding sealer I now have an excellent finish! I'll take a photo shortly and post. Thanks for the suggestions! I watched a number of youtube vidoes first to understand how to shear scrape using...

Thanks Philip. I had never given it any thought, but all my planes and chisels are lovely carbon steel. Wouldnt dream of sticking a hss blade in my plane :-)