Recent content by Paul Ross

I'll get some offcuts and practice!

Thank you all for your suggestions. Just to clarify, I pre cut lengths of 2" X 2" carcassing timber for shelving but the imperfections of the wood and irregularities of walls resulted in some pieces needing a tweak. I think the best/easiest solutions are a mitre box and clamp, shooting board or...

Hi, I'm a novice here, trying to build some racking for a new shed. One problem I keep coming up with is finding that a piece of wood is slightly too long and having to trim the end. I have very limited equipment, mostly hand tools. What is the best way to trim 2 or 3mm off the end of a piece of...

Hi, I've not done much woodworking but am doing more as I'm retired and have more time to do things myself. I've had a new shed built (about the size of a garage) next to my house in Wales and am kitting it out with racking, potting table, workbench, etc., all of which I'm making myself. I've...