Recent content by richie

ooo thanks very much! :-) r

Ok how do I put up a picture if I don't have a web address?!!! poo

Hi I have a long panel gauge for sale, in new condition, brass-backed cross piece, steel pin marker. I will try and attach a picture! I'm open to sensible offers and can post in the UK. thanks rich :-)

They're great! Love the lollipop stick idea, ingenious. :-) r

Hi Are Preston mahogany spirit levels worth anything? Or are they so common that they are more valuable as a home ornament? :-) r

I think it's great that apart from a nice end product you show your mistakes as well - it gives me hope! :-) r

This is an excellent question for any newcomer as it can save you a lot of hassle. Basically, don't bother trying to get engineering tolerances. Yes, you can spend an hour sharpening and honing your plane blade 'til it's like a mirror, then take off 1 thou' thick shavings to get two pieces of...

Thanks to all for your replies :-) r

Hi I'm making a very small router table with thick MDF/ply etc. Is it worth buying a router table insert? Or should I just make one myself out of some ever so slightly crowned thick plastic chopping board or similar? Or should I just not bother and simply lose some depth of cut buy fixing...

Hi I'm looking to buy a 1/4" router - it will only be for small work, and possibly mounting in a very small homemade table. Does anyone know if the Axminster AW635R is any good? It's on offer for £40 at the moment, and seems to be the same as the old Power Devil that I believe was fairly good...

Thanks very much. This seems to be a great forum, lots of useful ideas and none of the usual forum-style backlash! cheers :-) r

Hi Does anyone have any suggestions on which picture frame clamp method is best? Simple nylon band with corner blocks or the threaded rods with corner blocks, or holding it for hours etc.? thanks r

Hi all Just registered, so now I can browse the forums guilt-free. I'm afraid the only things I have worth contributing are questions... :-) r