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I was thinking of a sleigh bed. Looking at all the retail beds it seems they generally are a bit of a con in that the bed head/tail board is actually a straight piece with wither a curved board on top (or effectively melded to a pole on top). This sort of implies the "sleigh effect" if you see...

Hi, my father-in-law has done a bit of small carving with a minimal number of tools; from what i understand he has plenty of straight edge chisels! I wish to surprise him by purchasing several gouges or "v" shapes or various. He carves small items - small tables, jewellery boxes and so on. I...

Basic question, can this selfsame jig be used to set the blades in my thicknesser. I tend to think so and wish to get a set; however looking for advice on this. Any ideas?

Hi all, I have ordered 42" T-Track from Rutlands. Well so far it has not arrived. I ordered in early April. All goods arrived in dribs and drabs so far except the 3/4" T-Track. They communicated to me that it should arrive in May but no goods. Now that I chase them I am informed that it...

Hi all, what is the best way of buying plyboard in sheets? I want to build cupboards but I want cherry verneered plyboard of approx 12.18 mm. You cannot get this at B&Q or Homebase. Where can one find these materials? The idea is to trim the edges with real cherry and have side/top panels to...

Hi all, the pthicknesser referred to is this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... L:RTQ:UK:1 Just for info as some folks asked. I believe he is selling more BTW. Still smiling with mine Bye.

Hi all, I am considering a replacement pillar drill and looking at floor mounted types. I figure I prefer 500w + as the bench model I have (350w) just is a waste of time as it will seize the drill in spruce (even with a new bit). The cheap bearings are wobbly and so I think the bits...

Hi all, after checking out some the novel but accurate sleds for sawtables I am interested in making my own. As a newbie and foreigner here in the UK, what is the best way to find out where to by some S/Steel and Aluminium from suppliers. I am looking for sheets 6-8 mm thk by approx 500x400...

Hi all, When I look at the dovetails produced in the pics at this forum they look great compared to mine. :shock: Is there a rule in respect to ratios of pin/tails AND how is this nodified dependent on the thickness of the material/width of boards? I don't get how these guys produce the nice...

Hi all, I just want to vent here and puppy 'n moan :evil: :evil: :evil: When you order online (I have ordered 8 items from Rutlands), why can the supplier indicate stck levels. It is a ploy that you place your order and get half the products with a Dear John note stating "we promise...

Hi all, :) I want to start with hardwoods so I plan to get an additional blade for my LA Jack. So....which do I buy the 38 degree or 50 degree for general use? At the moment I assume the 38 degree for general use and 50 if and when cross-directional grain woods. Is that right? I am not that...

Hi all, SO having taken the bath on the Veritas LA Jack and Large Shoulder Plane, as advised by yourselves truly, I have used these to the point of now having to sharpen. The time had to arrive - too early for my liking :D I must say that these tools have been fantastic to use. Nothing like...

Hi all, I have been following old threads wrt the Xtreme Xtension for router tables. I am keen to follow this up. :roll: Yes, I know this old chestnut again :) Having checked on the 'net there is not much in a clear way of detailled info. I have a Trend 11TEK router I bought recently and a...

Hi all, based on the fantastic advice recieved before - wow!!!!! :D the low-angle Jack is great; even a newbie like me cannot get over how good it is so...the experts must be impressed by the performance! Moving on, yet another quandary, now that I have tool lust going mad in my veins :lol: I...

:?: Can anyone advise of a supplier somewhere near Staines in Middlesex across to Kingston-on-Thames Surrey? I am looking for hardwoods such as cherry, oak, etc. and hopefully they can cut to approx sizing. Anyone know? Appreciated in advance :roll:

Hi all, I have started to woodwork and which to buy an initial plane to kick off. I have a powerplaner but it is too vicious for the projects I have started on. Thus I plan to get an initial plane. I have been looking at the P2501 low-angle smoother and considering getting the hi-angle iron...