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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'

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'

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...

Hello I have made many solid oak closed riser stairs for clients but my latest client has asked for an open riser stair. The general construction is not a problem. However I am stuck on how best to secure the treads. On one side I can screw through the string as it is against a wall. The other...

Hello I have recently acquired a three phase planer thicknesser which is wonderful. Problem is this. After a few minutes operating it trips out the 30ma trip. Any ideas why ? 'Sue'

Hello Having recently acquired a 'new' second hand planer thicknesser I was wondering where the best place is to get 520 x 30 x 3 mm knives from. Three required. Uk or Europe.. but not USA. Thanks in advance 'Sue' p.s. ...tersa ?

fitting an oak door to a shower room.... marine varnish or danish / tung oil ? It will be getting wet.. but not soaked. Regards 'Sue'

Just a quickie... A friend has purchased a compressor and intends to buy an air powered nail thingy. I know nothing about such items. Question; Do all types of nails fit all types of gun or do you need to buy specific nails for specific gun manufacturers ? I think that is clear ! Thanks in...

I have made an oak 'work top' to go under a wash basin in a bathroom. I am concerned about it getting wet and going black. What would be the best finish to apply before fitting . This oak is french and has a high tannin content if that makes a difference Thanks in advance Regards 'Sue'

I am about to start making a stair case to access a mezzanine sleeping area in my daughters bedroom. As the room is fairly narrow I want to keep the stairs as narrow as practicable. What can my minimum width be ? Thanks in advance 'Sue'

I bought a replacement planer thicknesser yesterday. It is like this one but in immaculate condition. http://www.leboncoin.fr/outillage_mater ... tm?ca=14_s I need to move it and was wondering if the beds come off so it isn't so heavy to move. Also has anyone used one or got the manual that...

I am working on a little cabin in the woods for a client. I was going to cut an overhanging branch which was fouling the roof. This is where it goes a bit strange. The branch is 'maple leaf oak' but the tree is beech. Looking further up the tree there are more oak branches coming out of the...

Any one out there built their own coffin ? Any ideas for plans ? Regards 'Sue' I thought I had better mention I will hopefully not need it for quite some time.