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Cheers. I did think about a joining strip but because they are about 3" thick I've got to be careful about how low it starts sitting before you can't get you legs under. Also, ideally, it needs to be detachable as the table top alone weighs a ton. I suppose I could router out underneath for a...

Evening all, I'm making a refectory table out of some old joists and am looking at different methods to join the table top lengths together. I'm not squaring the sides up so biscuiting and glueing won't be an option (I'm looking at a rustic finish instead of a nice clean and square 'oak...

Nope, not in situ, on my bench outside being sanded back. Ok, will have a look at that. I've got a karcher in the shed so i'll have a crack with that. Cheers!

Afternoon, I've got some old rafters that i am sanding back but without gouging right into the timber i need another way of lifting the grime and dirt from the grain. I've heard that caustic soda does it but have heard differing opinions on how effective it is. Does anyone have any other...

Thanks for this gents. I'm looking at seating between 6/8 people as the lengths i have are pretty long. Something ideally that would be a nice big lump to have Xmas dinner on (i know it's July and red hot outside but it's the best way to describe it). Something rustic looking without it looking...

Afternoon All, I've managed to get hold of some nice lengths of 7 x 3 joists and am planning to make a dining table out of it. The top will be straightforward enough but i'm looking to try and do something different design wise for the legs. Has anyone got any ideas/photos? If i've got any...

Morning All, I've attached a few photos here to help explain better. I've given the worse areas a light rub down but won't do any more than that as it's going across the grain. I think it' some kind of staining as it's hardly been used...

Morning All, I fitted solid oak worktops at home recently and then fitted an ikea inset sink into them/it. I used Danish oil and sealed the worktops (about 5 coats) so they were prepped properly but since i fitted the sink, there's a black residue that is starting to appear around the rim of...

Evening All, We've got a baby on the way who's due at end of January so i need to start getting things together to make the 'nursery' (back bedroom!), look all nice and baby like etc etc etc...... I was thinking of routering out some numbers and some music notes to put up around the walls to...

Evening Gents, Does anyone know where i can buy a couple of clamps that sit inside the recess of the Dewalt Kitchen Jig? I've had a good scout on line but can't find any for love nor money. They seem to be a pretty specific size as well. I've tried other clamps that just about do it but the...

Bit of an update on this....... I've ordered 5 pyracantha for the back but lo and behold, at 4.15am this morning some clown was trying to get in at the front as the dog barked and then the front gate slammed so.........as well as securing the back with a PIR security light and the nasty hedge...

Thanks gents..... These'll do. I'm sure the ones who really think i've got tools worth pinching will start to turn up with gardening shears now though.... Good old East London!

Evening All, I read a post on here some time ago about various sheds/workshops getting broken into and stuff robbed out of and someone put a post up of some nasty looking garden bush that would deter even the most hardened fence jumping thieving swine. Can anyone on here remember what the bush...

Afternoon Everyone..... I was looking at getting these for myself...a little treat....but, i wanted to know if anyone's used them and ultimately, are they any good? I'm wary of falling foul of buying fancy gear that's not much cop so i thought i'd ask. http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/ja...

Evening All, Does anyone know anywhere (within a reasonable distance from East London) that does the Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 on a part time (evening) basis, or, somewhere that does these weekend courses?? I've been in the trade for years and know what i need to get through this easily...

Evening.... Have you laminated the MDF used to make the desk or is this spray finished? I can't make it out too well (need new glasses) and i was wondering about how you would get a good finish. I use a fair bit of MDF myself and thought about making a few bits and pieces before i start making...

Picked one up today and yes, there was a tear in my eye when i handed over the money but i know they're worth it! Bought it from toucan tools in East London who had a deal on which had the saw with 2 connector rails for £465. Most of the 'deals' only had the one rail for £455. Looking forward...

Cheers Chris, I've got a few Festool bits already and i know they're well worth the money but as soon as i start getting toward the £500 mark for bits and peices i get a bit twitchy!! I know Toucan Tools have a festool store and they're only down the road from me so i may go and badger them...

Evening All, My tax return has just landed and i can just about afford this but....there's always a part of me that wants a better deal. Now i know that Festool are not one for doing deals etc but does anyone know anywhere that can be flexible with the pricing on this kind of...