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Is it worth me approaching some manufacturers (e.g. medite) for 20 sheets of mdf or would that amount be too small for them to bother with?

£85+ for 18mm untill there stock runs out, then £130+ I was paying £18+ for 18mm mdf this time last year, now its £31+

I would not use green oak for a door frame, it will of moved so much by the time your hung your door let alone after it's dired out a bit. Seasoned or dried Oak would be fine but if you are painting it I would go with a cheaper wood.

Hello. I usually use medite trade mdf for inbuilt furniture (mrmdf if I need to shape it or in bathrooms etc) however I've seen there are different 'grades' of mdf. Has anyone used a medite pro or can make a comparison with other manufacturers boards? I really want to know if there is any...

Thank you everyone. It's titan saw, I run on makita tracks. I have to say for the price I think it's fantastic and it's done a lot of work. I've managed to get it parallel and toed it in slightly with a little 'light' persuasion (hammer)

On a track saw should the blade be parallel with the track or have a slight angle? My blade it slightly angled away from the track so it's defecting the blade and I get burn marks and a none straight cut. I don't seem to be able to get it parallel I don't have enough adjust on it.

So simple if you want square edges or s light profile, just choose your timber size, 3x3 ish , make a your frame up, you can use cleaver joinery, bridal joints or just screws. Cut a rebate in the internal edge with a router and square off the edges. Then make some beads, you could use glazing...

I would have to check with my insurance I suppose. Even if it was free would I still not be liable? It's for my kids school so it was going to be heavily reduced rate. I've had a read though EN1176 and it's not that difficult to comply with and if it's a case of getting the annual inspection to...

Hello all I've been asked if i can make a couple of different school playground pay equipment. A wooden tractor etc. I am not sure on the requirements, does it need to adhere to EN 1176? If it does not the product need to be inspected etc? I've seen many of wooden play structures at petting...

Very easy to make, but you wont get it anywhere near to £1k. An upholsterers would charge your around 2-3k + for that size.

LOL I read that as 'How to do you turn your computer off', I thought you were all taking the mick.

These are a good buy as well, clamps for track saw rails https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390534807185 £17 for 2 Don't forget top cash back for another 1% off.

And yet you can get softwood external property doors from a number of suppliers. I also find it amusing to have a super strong front door and then around the back have some large bifold doors which would take about 5 seconds to smash and walk through.

I know it's not a proper answer but BC will not care. They are too busy/lazy/lack the knowlage to look at door construction, they will check you have toughened glass where needed and that's about it.

Maybe from b&q but not from a decent independent or one of those online suppliers.