Recent content by NickV

My hand skills are not great but I know how to set up a machine. My 16" Dim. saw and 12" p/t are the heart of my workshop. Although I didn't get them until I had done 3 years full time at college doing cab making and furniture design, then two years making stuff in our 4x8 garden shed using my...

I recently realised the benefit of changing blades depending on the job. The less teeth the faster and courser the cut - so good for deep sawing and re-sawing. The more teeth, the finer and slower the cut. Better for more detailed work. Sorry can't comment on the specific blades you mention. Nick

Great links, thanks guys, I'll have a nosey... Nick

A couple of pictures of work in progress

Maybe. And how about a catch? Nick

Its the bulkiness on the inside and the fact that her grandma and aunt had some which kept slipping so the door never fitted properly. I have pointed out that they were screwed into probably 25 year old chipboard and ours would be in solid english ash, but she's a hard woman to get round! Nick

Thanks for all the welcomes. Pip, I'm over on the marshes near Mablethorpe. Nick

Hi all, I am making some cabinets for our kitchen and the Mrs. really doesn't like the normal spring loaded hinges usually used in kitchens. Can anyone suggest a good alternative? All I keep coming back to is a pair of 2" brass butt hinges and some kind of magnetic or ball catch. Any ideas...

Thought I would say hello. Did advanced Cab. making course and dip HE in Furniture design about 15 years ago. Wanted to set up a business but met a lady who was earning a decent wage so I stayed at home to bring up the kids. Kept my hand in a bit though and have made the odd thing over the...

I'm building a kitchen with the exact same glue - no problems so far. Nick

I use fluorescent strip lights aswell but with with daylight bulbs in(well blue sprectrum bulbs which are close to daylight). I much prefer them and they really perk me up in the winter when I go in the workshop. Nick