Richard_C

First, stick at it. Tables of tha era have great appeal and that one looks to be sound apart from that bit of the top. When we cleared...

Thinking about the OPs problem, I agree with all the above about trying to get the person back. If that isn't possible and replacing is...

Completely off topic but school bell relevant. When my son was in reception class, age 4, one child would go round the playground with...

Fair point. Thinking back, in similar but temporary situations I have covered the soft furnishings with something like an old blanket...

Here's an idea. As suggested, make up the top with 2 layers separated by 2x1 or thereabouts so it's rigid but not too heavy. Make, or...

If it can be against a wall, could you mount back edge of bench on sturdy hinges along wall, turny-cleat-thingy to hold it up when its...

I put rubber strips on the bottom of my garage doors - unheated double garage which gets used as a workshop - and the difference in...

I must admit I haven't watched any of it this time round, but when I was channel surfing last night it showed up. Programme details...

I would say yes to the Coronet. Variable speed is nice, but I spent my first 3 years with a belt change and you get good/quick at speed...

The ah number is a measure of capacity, not power. Think of it as a car with a small petrol tank - you have to fill it more often but...

Yes, we all have 'oh bother' days. I spent a happy hour working on a 8x8x1.5 (inch, not mm :)) piece of Elm I 'won' in a club raffle...

That's nice, beyond the skills of many (including me). Back to the original questions. When I started to work from home 25 years ago I...

I normally open it fully then back off a little. This way if the valve does get stuck in position there is the possibility of trying to...

That looks very good value, extra jaws are typically £30 and up, each, if not in a package. I think Turners Retreat had some decent...

My Bandsaw has ceramic guides and if I remember correctly Axminster sell an upgrade kit to roller guides. Sounds like you might be...