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  1. Orraloon

    What lathe to buy

    Kind of depends on a few things. The woodfast is twice the power (or the one I googled has) so thats a plus. It also looks a more solid machine. How many extras and what condition is it in? The cost difference must surely have to be mulled over too. Have a good close look at both before making...
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    Sock blocker

    Looks like I dont get out enough. Never even heard of one.
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    Repair chair leg

    Clean off the glue then stick it back on. It will also need a couple of splines to reinforce the joint. Something a bit like this. Fixing a broken chair leg - YouTube As has been said I would only do it if it's my own chair. Too many potential problems fixing other peoples chairs. Regards John
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    New or old vintage drawknife ?

    The old one will likely be better quality. The new one will also need sharpening so thats something you will have to get used to whatever way you go. My drawknife was a junk shop find. Making a propeller will take more tools than just a drawknife as its basically a roughing out tool. Well it is...
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    Corner wardrobe build

    You eat one time only at Ikea just to see what it's like. It's not bad but when its ticked off the list that will do. I have been to Skandinavia quite a few times and the food is kind of like my mum's cooking. That said Scandinavian breakfasts are really good and set you up for the day. Ikea is...
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    Pioneer saw

    Picks would help. Any names on the handle medallion? Pics of that as well plus whole saw. Regards John
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    What angle should screws be with a 45d gallow shelf brackets?

    Good advice but notch both ends of the brace then gravity holds it all together. Then a wooden pin either end to keep things in place. Will look better than screw heads showing plus be way stronger. Regards John
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    Corner wardrobe build

    Never seen a corner wardrobe so had a search for ideas. Corner Wardrobes - Transform Awkward Spaces for Storage - IKEA I think the corner bit will almost always be wasted space. For some rooms it could be the answer but if you can fit a strait one it will be a better use of space. Regards John
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    Good workbench deal at £100?

    Looks good. Bargain for sure. Now you just have to get ruthless and make space for it.
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    How far gone is too far gone for old wood lathes?

    To me that looks too far gone. I am all for getting old things working but it helps if you start with a reasonable prospect of success. That looks a very outside chance. Keep looking there are better contenders out there. Those pulleys look like it ran with a flat belt so its very old. Just 2...
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    Opinions? Lumberjack 1/4" Electric Plunge Router Variable Speed 240V with Parallel Fence

    I just said Sutherland was in the sticks I actually came from North coast of Aberdeenshire. Slightly more central but still quite stickish. Regards John
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    Spear and Jackson Mermaid Saw - Trying to date the Marking on the Blade

    Old catalogues are worth a look. Quite a few S&J ones on line. Spear & Jackson Ltd. : Catalogue of Saws and Tools : No. T3 : Spear & Jackson Ltd. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Regards John
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    Joint sleepers (or any wood ends) at angles

    Build a raised planting bed in an angular design on sloped land - YouTube.
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    Opinions? Lumberjack 1/4" Electric Plunge Router Variable Speed 240V with Parallel Fence

    Sight unseen can be taking a bit of a punt so I guess its down to how often you will expect to use it. If you do a lot of routing then perhaps something a bit more well known but fir just the odd bit now and then I would not exclude it. My main table router is just a Ryobi but I did check it out...
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    Opinions? Lumberjack 1/4" Electric Plunge Router Variable Speed 240V with Parallel Fence

    1200w is plenty power for a 1/4''. Not knowing the brand my concern would be build quality so I would like to see one in the flesh before handing over the money. Regards John
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