Recent content by will_s87

Hiya I'm going to install 4 built-in bookcase in some alcoves (~1000mm width), I wanted to show my intended construction method and see if anyone had any thoughts or suggestions on the design or method. the picture I've been given the desired end result 1st stage - fix full-length battens...

Hiya I've broken the y adjustment lever on my stanley 5. Does anyone have a spare for Sale? Thanks, Will

thanks for taking the time to write this up. you mention using a D profile on the sash clamps to provide clamping pressure perpendicular to work piece, I've had some success with using dowels. Will

Yes please. I have a lathe waiting for this motor :)

DIbs on motor

headboard - footboard this is for a double bed,I haven't done much wood working before so I was hoping for some advice before I commit to buying the wood. I'm planning to make it out of oak. WIll this be okay? bit overkill? thanks,

any tips for creating a temporary flat surface for assembly? - piece of kitchen worktop and a spirit level?!

Hi, I know this has been covered before but I was hoping you could give me some advice; Making a built in bookcase to fit the alcove between chimney breast and wall. Span 1200mm. Sagulator Inputs Span = 1200mm depth = 300mm shelf thickness = 27mm (sandwich: 9mm ply / 9mm pine strips / 9mm...

Is there a reason that the fence of a table saw is typically placed on the right hand side of blade? thanks, Will.

Thanks, that sounds like it would work quite effectively. I did consider setting up a drilling jig and then running a length of m8 stud through the width of the board in a few places. Any opinions on that? It seems to me as though it would still slip...

There are 41 pieces of 18mm plywood. (scrap left over from building a climbing wall) I want to clamp them all together to create a table top, with the grain on the counter top. Any tips on procedure? I figure it would be better to glue say 10 together and then clamp and glue 4 groups of 10...

Anyone have any experience with KTX screws... http://www.conceptdistribution.co.uk/index_main.html I've driven a bunch of Gold screws and Turbo Screws from screwfix, I'm tempted to go with them. Thanks, Will.

What is the best screw for fixing plywood to softwood timber... I have been looking at screwfix gold screws and KTX screws... Price is a consideration because I will be purchasing 10,000 + timber is; 18mm ply to softwood timber. NO pilot holes. Many thanks, Will.

Any tips on where to find a jig with 3" or more of travel, I'm having trouble locating anything other than a variation of the wolfcraft style. many thanks, Will.

Holes are to take T nuts, So they don't have to be mega accurate and I'm happy doing it by eye. But I will be getting a buddy to help me and I can't vouch for his interpretation of vertical! I'll consider the drill attachment, although the B/D router jig sounds ideal! thanks for your help, Will.