Recent content by rdevine

What tools do I need to make a rounded edge? I can imagine a router would do it but how to ensure the transition to the faces is smooth? Even more difficult - how is it done when the faces aren't at 90 degrees? I'm just getting started on woodworking and it's questions like this that make me...

Found this useful site: http://www.woodwindowalliance.com/technical/guides/ Cheers, Bob

Thanks everyone for your suggestions - I'll let you know how it goes! Cheers, Bob

Hi Olly - it's on the planer (still to try the thicknesser). I've sometimes been able to eliminate the sprite by weighting the wood differently as you suggested, but it's a bit hit-and-miss so looks like cutting it off is the way to go. Cheers, Bob

I'm about to try making a window using Siberian Larch from Russwood. I'm after a natural finish rather than painted and am wondering if anyone has any other recommendations for wood types (I've seen Oak and Teak used). The Siberian Larch looks like it would be stable (although I've never...

Will do Rob, thanks for the advice. I tried it on a piece of tropical hardwood flooring (nutwood) and it gave a lovely smooth finish. Quite pleased with it so far. Cheers, Bob

Ok I've bitten the bullet and gone for the Charnwood W588. I'm a beginner so it'll take me a while to get a decent review together, but will upload something in due course. First impressions are favourable enough: 1. The fence seems fairly robust - I compared with pictures of other models...

Hi I'm looking to get a benchtop planer-thicknesser and there are some specific models I'm wondering if anyone has experience with. I realise that I won't be getting the best of machines but I simply don't have the space for a floor-standing unit, and I need something portable that I can chuck...