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    First cabinet build

    We have some rework to do in our kitchen and the boss wants a solid oak cabinet to fit under our new (new to us) full size ceramic sink. The sink will sit on top of a low cabinet rather then sunk into the worktop. I intend to get someone to do the fitting as there is other work to do, but would...
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    OneStop Locks - good service

    Hi Recently ordered some Cam Locks from http://onestop-locks.com/. They arrived with slightly different cams to what I was expecting based on the photos and diagrams but when I contacted them to ask how to get the Cams I wanted they very quickly sent out replacements, free of charge.
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    Country File

    Anyone watch Country File on BBC last night? They were at the Dorset Woodland Architecture School, where, amongst other things, they are running a project to use timber that would normally be no use for construction due to bends, twists or branches. Using a fascinating mix of old and new...
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    Unisured loss recovery

    Curious if anyone had had any experience of making a claim on their legal protection cover for car insurance. A young driver we know was side swiped by a child on a pushbike, he drove at speed through a gate into the side of the car, broke the mirror and dented the door. Thankfully no injuries...
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    Hardwood block floor upcycle ideas

    In in a similar vein to a recent post, I have a few square meters of hardwood (teak or similar) block flooring taking up space waiting for to be used for something, best I've really come up with is firewood, but that seems a huge waste of wood. There's not really enough to sell on for flooring...
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    Holly logs - Purbeck, dorset

    Been doing some butchery on a sizeable holly tree in our garden. Anyone local is welcome to rummage through the bigger logs before it goes on the wood burner pile. The best bits are still on the tree, estimate 8-10 inches in diameter and a few few feet long, Bring a big enough saw and you can...
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    Local (Dorset) Craft Outlet looking for wooden toy makers

    Hi A local craft store, Poole in Dorset, have had a number of requests for wooden toys. Their business model is to sell shelf space rather than sell on a commission basis, so a bit like a craft fair, but you don't need to be there and it runs for months. You can find details on...
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    How to trim thin shape with router

    Hi I'm trying to make a pair of surfboard hooks to hang the board on the wall. I have cut a hook shaped template in MDF and the plan was to trim the actual wood roughly to shape and use the template with a bearing guided router bit. However I realise there will no significant surface to...
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    Any Motor experts out there ?

    Non woodworking related motor question. I have a bi-directional tumble dryer which has just developed a fault. The motor runs in one direction but not the other. pulling it apart has revealed the following: It's a squirrel cage motor with 2 coils and a start/run capacitor, it has 3 wires, a...
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    Cutting a circle on a table saw

    Had to share this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_roPv_WrZzw This guy is a very talented maker, but I wonder how he still has all his fingers. Check out his other videos, not all woodworking but he shows some interesting techniques and innovative products.
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    Sikkens for domestics floors ?

    Does anyone have experience of using Sikkens products on interior floors ? Cetol TSI is spec'd for 'light' use but I'm not sure what this means. Part of the room is on the major through route in the house so may not count as 'light'. Would a coat of BL Unitop help, there is no mention of it's...
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    Axminster Sander - Motor fault ?

    Hi I've looking at a used Axminster bench sander, looks very similar to the AS408 sander, but an older version I guess. It has a 250W motor, so not very powerful. When it starts up it takes a few seconds to get up to speed, and if I put my finger on the disc it doesn't have enough power to start...
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    Drying partaily sawn wood

    I've just seen this pic on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=470045763056278&set=a.450951644965690.105460.308733872520802&type=1&theater (might need to login oh FB) My question is how would you go about using a piece of tree that big? Would you have to leave it drying for few...
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    Parquet floor restoration

    Hello We have what appears to be a softwood parquet floor in lounge and hallway, Where the varnish is still in place it's a yellowy brown colour in other areas the varnish is worn off and we have a nice worn grey colour. Needs restoring or replacing, I would prefer the first option. As a test I...
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    Introduction

    Hi Been following this forum for a while and found it quite useful so I thought I'd make it official by joining. I spend my working time staring at computer screens so when I had the chance a couple of years ago to purchase a huge garage (which also happened to have a house with it, I jumped at...
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    cheap Chuck Guards

    Hello I have a low end SIP pillar drill which came fitted with the most abysmal plastic chuck guard. One of the spring loops was even broken before I took it out of the box. I'm actually impressed that the manufacturers managed to select a grade of plastic that is both soft and brittle. It seems...
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