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Hi all, I'm getting a new shed soon and looking to sell my Inca bandsaw because I don't use it anymore (hand tools mostly now). I've no idea what it's worth so was wondering if anyone could help me out with a guide price. Band saw details: Inca 342 186 44 Full working condition (albeit a...

Hi all, I got the saw in question from a carboot at the weekend and was wondering if anyone knew anything about this manufacture? The blade is etched with G.T.L, there is a 6 stamped on the last tooth for the tpi and the teeth have been sharpened (very nicely) in a crosscut pattern. I've...

Though this was worth sharing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E_U1xyK7Gw Sorry if this has been posted before!

Hello all, I'm having some serious issues flattening the sole of my new smoothing plane, for Christmas I received a new #04 smoothing plane the same as this: Amazon link I've already got a nice second hand smoothing plane of which i flattened the sole of, the brand of which is Talco which i...

I had some cracking luck at today's carboot! I got a wooden jointer plane which has cleaned up a treat for £3, nice hammer for £2 and two saw's both 50p each!!! The small tenon is a disston and the large one a spear and Jackson. The lot: http://db.tt/zfvjj8kJ Disston http://db.tt/n7Op73wL...

Hi all, I have a block of wood that i want to cut some small board from (I'm talking small) with the idea of making a small box. I don't have a thickness planer / jointer so going to be hand planing everything. How do I go about making my cut boards/bits the same thickness? I don't have a jack...

This evening I finished rehandling my first chisel!! I turned it yesterday and finished setting in the tang this evening.

Hi all, I went wood shopping this morning but didnt get any ash as the chap didnt have any ash offcuts. So my question is this... could I make a prototype cue from a wood like sapele? I know traditionally I totally agree either ash or maple but I want to see if I'm up to the challenge before...

I'm getting a plunge router for xmas however I've got a small project to make where I need a nice draw bottom affect. I'd really like to replicate a stopped groove normally cut with a table router. What would be the best way of going about this? Could my drill press be utilized with a special...

Hello all, i've been struggling with my bowl turning recently. Does anyone have any helpful tips or a link to a video tutorial?

Morning all, For a little while my bandsaw made one or two loud popping noises shortly after starting it up. However yesterday it suddenly made loads of pops in quick succession and the motor came to a stop. After 5 mins of being unplugged I tried to start it again, to my surprise it did but...

I make small bits and bobs on my wood lathe and was wondering what was the best way to polish the faces of pieces once off the lathe? Is the best approach to use a buffing wheel mounted on the lathe?

Morning all, I want to purchase some carnuba wax and apply it to small turned items. Reason for wanting carnuba over other finishes are that I'm mostly interested in the natural aspects of the wax. I've tried beeswax beforebut didn't like the softness. Are all carnuba products born equal? I'm...

Hi, I've been trying to work out why I can never get my bandsaw blade tracking in the centre of the bottom wheel. With any pressure in the blade it is races to the front edge of the wheel and won't go elsewhere unless inadequate pressure it applied. I took a spirit level to it and it seems a...

Hey all, I went to my first car boot for the year this morning! Went to wicksteed park in kettering, was a much smaller car boot than I expected and I only got one thing :-). Only 50p paid :-). U very nearly brought a 'vibra-tool' but the lady wanted more than I wanted to pay. I'm not all...

Hi all, I really been looking into the far future at the possibility of selling some small turned items such as pens, tea light holders... That kind of stuff, however I stumbled across product liability insurance and the likes and now a bit phased about what I might or might not need. Would...

Hello all, I'm I was using a forstner vt for the first time yesterday, whilst drilling the drill BT kept stopping. I initially thought the belt was slipping but it looks like actually the chuck is stopping but the spindle is still spinning. I'm guessing the chuck sits on a more taper but I...

Hi all, I've recently been looking at a bandsaw for my shed however I'm not sure one would really fit. Would a Sliding mitre be a viable alternative? Something like this: http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/200363 I want to use it for bowl and pen prep along with generally woodwork and possible some...

I've not had much joy using beeswax so was hoping someone might point me in the direction (even if that suggestion is not to use it). I have no problem applying, however when then polishing it up a layer of the kitchen roll can sometimes be pulled in and wrapped in. When I have got the wax...

Hi all, Where about do I upload my competition entry?