Recent content by Raw69

Thought this would damage the wood underneath? depending on the wood thinking of clear coating after. Assuming of course it is wood....

Hi now I’m confused. Used the bio strip paint remover and got rid of 2-3 coats of grey paint, only to find a glossy cracked white layer that does not react to the paint stripper? Pics attached. The base is definitely wood, so not sure what this is? The stripper I’m using is water based so...

Not sure yet, which is why I want to get back to the wood and see what I’m playing with.

Nice one cheers for the reply.

Hi looking to repurpose this old lamp, want to remove the paint back to bare wood, but don’t want to lose the detailing. Will paint remover do this without the need for sanding? cheers

Sorted... there is a tension screw/nut further along from the spring. A little tweak and it’s solid again.

Hi Just noticed when pushing the timber against the fence whilst cutting that after the 5th or so pass the fence has moved 1-2mm. Nothing looks worn and assembly shouldn’t be a problem as this is just starting to happen and I’ve had it a couple of years. Having looked at the mechanism, there...

Hi Recently noticed that my fence keeps shifting after being locked down. Can’t seem to find anything within the manual or online detailing how to tighten this up, anyone able to help? Cheers

Hi new to all this, want to try my hand making a block, but struggling to find anywhere near me to buy the raw material. Any help or suggestions as to what to search for would be much appreciated. Location, north Essex

Thanks to tomthumbtom8 (sorry I don’t know how to link a username)I think I’ll copy his idea if using resin spines, that way it’ll tie into nicely with the other items I’ve put together. His fantastic work below.

“Spines are cut now and glued with blue epoxy to tie it in with the top. wish I hadn't done this as it was really hard to contain the resin but I did learn a lot. ‘ After finishing my table and cabinet, I’ve still got some resin left over. Really like the look of this, and could come in handy...

Using 30mm solid oak. Not planning on a back board. Once in place it’s not going to get moved too much, so think I’ll give the router / splines approach a go. Cheers for all the feedback, wish me luck. Ps just seen a few vids on the sliding dovetail splines. These look great, might need to...

I’ve tried dovetails and come to the conclusion I need to visit an opticians. And although I like the look of box joints, I prefer the larger 1-1.5 inch, which I could do with the router but would need to set up a jig etc. As for tools I do have a table saw, hence the view that a mitre joint...

I assume as long as I get the right angle when drilling, that simple dowels will work just as well. I have limited tools

Hi Third project, as got some material left over from the cabinet. Dimensions are only 450x500. Would I need to add strength to this mitre joint on such a small piece?