Recent content by sue denim

Hello. I am costing a small job which requires a structural frame to support a roof and at the same time carry a patio door and two glazed side panels. Oak has been suggested but I prefer Douglas as it will dry quicker and distort less. Question. is douglas fir weaker than oak ?. I believe...

I have been asked to 'engrave' some signatures into maple wood bowl. I am not an experienced Dremel user. Is this the best way to engrave and if so which type of cutter? . The maple is quite hard. Thanks in advance

Does anyone out there live in or very near Thatcham near Newbury. I have a packet I need picking up from an address but the person is disabled and cannot get to a post office. If I have a volunteer that can help I will furnish you with all the details... Fairly urgent... Thanks in advance Sue...

Hello In the next week or two I will be buying some ear defenders to replace my old damaged ones. Is there a great advantage in buying a set of professional defenders over a cheap set. Do they really cut the mustard ? Your thoughts and experiences on the subject please. They will not be...

Hello I have a master van with the 190 dci engine. It is due a cam belt change and I would like to do this myself. There is no manual for the master that I know of. Is the engine fitted to another vehicle that has a manual so I can get guidance ? Thanks in advance 'Sue'

looking at the manual it asks for a weekly dose of exepa mo2 or brs2 . This may indicate if it's an oil or grease nipple ? 'Sue'

Hello I recently purchased a large planer thicknesser. I am looking at the lubrication of the feed roller bearings. They are a small 8mm brass hex head with a small ball bearing in the centre. Is this an oil can job or is there a different method that I am not aware of ? Thanks in advance 'Sue'

I will not be employing anyone...I have enough trouble sorting myself out let alone someone else. Decision time. Moving into picture framing to compliment my wife's work as a gallery owner and artist. Small pieces such as routed signage. Turning things Finally, build a few canoes. This...

oil seal removers ?

I have a belt and used it for a while but it made my neck and shoulder muscles go into a spasm. As painful as the original problem. I have some ideas about what to do next but I want to hear from this forum first.. Regards

Some interesting advice...thank you all. Just to let you know that I do use lifting methods that ease the burden and occasionally enlist the help of the family when it comes to moving big lumps. The oak I buy is big and I buy a whole tree planked at one time. This are invariably 4 metres long...

Is there anyone else out there who feels they need to give up working on heavy jobs due to a persistant back problem. A few weeks ago I aggravated my lower back and for the last five weeks I am experiencing a lot of discomfort. Due to the fact that my main bulk of work is oak staircases I feel...

has anyone out there had a go at turning floats for fishing. I would like to have a go and am interested in designs and timbers etc. Any thing any one ? Thanks in advance 'Sue'

Hello I have recently been 'given' a lime tree. It is 1.4 metres circumference and pollarded at 2m high. I will take it to the saw mill and get it planked at 100mm thick. I know that it is a little bland but is it good for pyrography ?. I can turn it then the wife could burn it. Any one out...

I have bought two pieces of Oak for a table. It is green and I intend to season it in situ. The pieces are 600mm wide 80mm thick and 2.8m long. Our house doesn't have central heating and can be quite humid. One day I will square them and and join them to make a single top maybe with...