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Hi, I have to make units for a hair salon and they keep/use bleaches and dyes on the counter. They don't want to use formica or glass on the top as there will be 2 waste bin cut outs in it. It measures 3000mm x 500mm. I've priced corian but I'd like to have a few more choices. Would anyone have...

Hi I bought a few bits at a car boot stall on Sunday and among them were these bits. Can anyone shed some light on what they are? Thanks

Hi can anyone recommend a strong coat hook please. I have to fit 14 into a cloakroom and the hooks that are there already have about 10 coats per hook so they need to be strong. They won't be seen as it's a under stairs room so the finish is not an issue. Thanks in advance. Jimmy

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Hi I've been asked to make and install under stair storage units. My problem is the stairs is 1200mm deep and they want pull out units. They were thinking of having the units on wheels with the doors attached to the unit. My problem with this is that with 4 young children that a unit of that...

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Having dropped enough hints in the run up to Christmas my wife got me a voucher for Fine-tools shop in Germany. With this I treated myself to Benchcrafted's moxon vice kit. I bought the maple (1 board 12' x 7" x 2"). I needed a bit more but this was their longest board so I decided to use a few...

I'm making this for my wife as a valentines day gift (loads of time) :? It is my first time to cut dovetails, there is room for improvement but i'm happy with it for my first go. I was hoping to get some advice regarding the finish. I have linseed oil and clear briwax to hand, would either of...

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Hi I have a lathe that is buried in my parents shed, I plan on using it soon and I wanted to get a live center, can anyone tell me what type I need for the above lathe. Thanks in advance. Jimmy

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I've been asked to shelve out a storage cupboard. It's 1000mm wide x 1160 deep and 2500 high. It has double doors opening out, I was thinking of doing L shaped shelving about 350mm deep, I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas for the layout. It will be used for linen, I was worried about...

I've been asked to price a sliding sash window complete with functioning shutters, architrave, overhead panel in iroko, glazed and finished painted. It's not something I would have done before so I was wondering would anyone have an idea on a price. Thanks

Hi does anyone know where I might get spare parts for a virutex biscuit jointer O81. It's an older model and Google cant seem to help? I need the fence. Thanks Jimmy

We are currently using grass dynamoov runners and are not happy with the plastic fixings that hold them in place. Can anyone recommend an alternative runner? Thanks

We are getting married soon and we have a vintage theme running through the day. I bought an old typewriter, it's in pretty good condition but the keys are sticking and I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to free them. I was thinking of using dry graphite instead of an oil but I'm not...

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A friend found this cleaning out his shed, any info would be appreciated. there is no makers name that i can see and the blade and handle are missing. Has anyone used hammerite rust remover?, its diluted 1:10, i'll use it on a bailey 41/2 first to try it out. Thanks

I want to buy my first set of sharpening stones, but i'm not sure what to go for. I like the DMT dia-sharps for ease of use, especially onsite sharpening, but i'm not sure what combination of grits to go for and would i need a fine waterstone to polish the edge. I'm open to suggestions for all...

Hi I'm looking to add a quality block plane to my collection. I'm looking at the veritas dx60, LN no. 60 1/2 or the stanley premium low angle block plane as the cheapest option . I haven't seen any user reviews of the stanley, but i like what I hear of the veritas. Would love to hear what other...