Recent content by Stuartgb100

Many thanks - food for thought ! Trouble is that he's desperate to get it finished. I guess we've all been there. If it were me, I'd just lay them out and leave them loose, butt-jointed, for at least a year. Each segment is too heavy for someone to accidentally move whilst they're at the table...

Have been asked by a friend to advise a friend of his, as follows; How to proceed with jointing his oak tabletop, and finishing it. His Intentions: To create a rustic-looking octagonal 50mm thick oak tabletop, approximately 2400mm in diameter. It does not have to be perfectly flat. Background...

hanks both for the replies. Much appreciated. After researching the dust extract question, I've come up with a few 'principles' that I'm planning to follow, and would appreciate comment, please: 1. Use smooth bore pipework and fittings. 2. Smooth flexible pipe gives better airflow than ribbed...

Hi, Advice please: Coming to the end of my new workshop build (approx 6 by 7 metres internally). Now planning the layout for bits of kit (all on moveable tables, except table saw and RAS). Kit as follows: Wadkin AGS10 DeWalt RAS Bandsaw Planer/thicknesser Morticer Lathe Radial piller drill I...

Many thanks again all. Seems my friend's source has to be Screwfix, so that's a bit limiting. Nonetheless they're almost free he says. I expect they wil be, because they're his backdoor way of a 'thank you' for some help I'm given him. I suspect he's actually paying full whack for them ! I'll...

Okay, many thanks for the replies. I'll get my skates on and place my order ! Cheers.

A friend of mine can get me new router cutters at very reduced prices. The options are Trend, Erbauer, Bosch (only a few) and Freud. Is there a generally agreed manufacturer to go for ? If there is a preference, would there be any particular order ? Thanks.

I've recently acquired a K1 morticer, but the method of holding the chisel and auger is a pain ! It's getting to the point where I'm dreading having to change chisels. Is there a modification that improves things please ? Cheers.

I use Banggood.com as a source. HookedOnWood does a China Tools review which seems pretty accurate. HTH. Cheers.

How best to layout the various grids please ? Are there any do's and do not's ? I'm planning on a top sized 600-750 mm wide x 1200 - 1400 mm long, 19 or 25 mm thick, in plywood. I have a new fence and mitre gauge - both needing the 30 mm wide T channel that takes 19 mm guides. I'm planning to...

Thanks all for the help. Lots to research. Should keep me occupied with one eye on F1 or the rugby ! Formerly East Anglia, but now in France. Loving it - except for the cost of diy stuff (post Brexit).

Visiting the UK in the near future, and I would like to bring back with me as many of the components that I think that I will be needing. Most items will be pre-ordered and delivered to an UK address, for me to collect. I'd appreciate any help in finding good quality & good value sources for...

Just to add, if you decide to remove the asbestos yourself: Always absolutely soak it with water, first. Both sides. thoroughly hose it down. Mask and gloves etc. Dust is the problem. Aggravated as the sheets break up, and they will. Cheers.

Safest place to increase loading on the gangnail trusses will be closet to the walls. Definitely nowhere near the mid span point. You could also use the walls to provide additional support and to take some loading from the trusses.

Thanks for the replies. I think that I'll give it a go. It's only my time, and the offcuts were foc anyway. I'll machine it all up and then do a dry fit to see how it looks. Cheers.