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Hello All, Would any of you gentlemen know if the batteries in the 14.4v Site range at screwfix are compatible with the old pattern Makita 14.4V impact driver/Drill ? I need a new battery, so its £35 for a single new battery or this little combo http://www.screwfix.com/prods/83288/Pow...

Hello all, I've just had come into my possesion an almost brand new Stanley 13-050, after a little work its now working nicely, its almost a pleasure to use it instead of my Router. It does however have a small problem, the central bolt, which holds the 2 central parts together has been...

My apologies to the mods if i've placed this in the wrong area. Does anyone on this site know of any Woodworking clubs in the Wellingboro/northampton area of northants, i'm getting to the stage where the workshop is almost sorted and i think it would be helpful to meet a few like minded...

Hi all, I'm after a cheap cordless combi drill or drill driver for my father in law, he has always brought the cheapest possible power tools, and then he wonders why they die after a year :roll: . I sware by the Bosch green range, as i've had my 24v drill for about 6 years and 3 houses and its...

Hello all, I'd like to ask the advice of the learned Ladies and Gentlemen, i'm rebuilding my lean-to utility on the side of the house, it's timber framed with a flat roof. I'm having the flat roof redone in a weeks time, i was wondering what sort of insulation would be best to use in the...

Evening all. Due to my boss being in an unusually good mood today, i finished work at 12. Great i thought time to go and have a play with the Stanley 4 1/2 and 6 i picked up at a car boot on sunday ( £ 8 for the 4 1/2 and £15 for the 6), both of which were almost spotless but with very badly...

Hi all, As i'm having an absolutely manic afternoon at work, i was having a quick look at the Axminster site, and these clamps stood out. http://www.axminster.co.uk/recno/30/product-I-Beam-Cramps-22383.htm Would these make a good buy, as i'm looking for some sash clams at the moment to...

I know this may be a silly question but i've been looking at the No. 8 Jointer plane from Anant on the Dieter Schmid Fine tools website, i know that they are cheap as chips and im expecting to do a bit of fettling, but can they be made useable. I've already got a replacement blade from my...

Evening all, I am considering going self employed as a general builder/Maintanace man (not as a woodworker, i'm nowhere near that good). What i'm after is a few pointers regarding the dreaded tax man and any other pitfalls that i should be aware of? i've worked as a ground worker before so...

And he should be bringing me a nice shiny Router table to keep me quiet over Christmas. :D All i need to do is inform SHMBO of which one i want. So whats the opinion of the experienced woodworkers out there? I've got a budget of about £150, so what would be my best bet? should i go for a...