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I did a search on http://www.wood-database.com for Massaranduba and it says its used for decking and wood flooring primarily, why is that, as it looks quite a nice wood. One thing I did notice although this could have something to do with the wood I have and not the wood generally is that it...

Hi, a friend of mine asked me if i could rip him some wood boards from what looked like a 8x6x50in (approx) post, the post was extremely heavy alot heavier than your average post from a timber yard it took 2 of us to lift it into the car he was given it and was told it was probably used to hold...

I have http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/cl ... -duty-jaws and i do not rate them very highly at all infact i'm replacing the full set for some sash clamps possibly the record power range as they seem relatively good value i was considering the set of 6 from rutlands but i'm a bit hesitant...

Hey all, The title says it all really what i would like to know is are these 2 companies 1 and the same irwin/Record and Record Power the reason for this are the sash clamps their is quite s difference in price as i desperatly need to replace my http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/cl ...

Adjust the whole guide assembly so the blade runs centrally on the thrust bearing which is the rear bearing The 2 side rollers need to sit as close to the blade as possible without touching it set them so they sit just behind the teeth of the blade so if your looking at the blade side on the...

i usually get all my tools from the internet as do many on here i would imagine but the closest i know of that stock both planes i'm intrested in is axminster in cheshire which is a good 2 1/2-3hrs away, their is a decent little shop in middlesborough called cleveland woodcraft but sadly they...

Hey all I would like to know what you guys think on which shoulder plane i should go for, i've never owned 1 before and sadly where i live theirs no places that stock them so i can go test them out, what i would like to know is what are your experiances and which you prefer between the 3...

As has been mentioned by the above posters fettling the machine is the most important, 1 problem i had with the bs250 was the side rollers i contacted record about it as when i tightened the handle to secure the roller assembly it always pulled 1 of the rollers into the blade, i dunno if thats...

I have the very same bandsaw and the blades i use are axcaliber from axminster i find them to be decent blades i've never used tufsaw blades so can't comment on them. Here's a link if your intrested http://www.axminster.co.uk/bandsaw-blad ... 13018_pg1/

Thanks for the info and can i also ask has anyone ever heard of woodworkers using these gauges on site saws for e.g the DW745 http://www.dewalt.co.uk/powertools/prod ... tno/DW745/ which is what i have, eventually i'll get round to upgrading it to something alittle more suitable for finer...

Hi all, i'm thinking of purchasing the Excalibur Osborne EB-3 Mitre Guide from axminster but before i do i was hoping someone could supply me with some measurements of it just so i'm sure its suitable, 1st i need to know what the overall length of the guide bar is from end to end and 2nd what is...

thanks all i have a good idea on what to do now

I was reading alfs review on the veritas skew jig for the veritas mk2 homing guide and she made reference to being able to sharpen skew chisels without the need to purchase the jig can anyone explain to me how to do this as i only own 2 skew chisels http://www.yandles.co.uk/product.php/se ...

I've found conflicting info on differeant sites, for e.g http://www.metabo.com/Product-catalogue ... 063.0.html says a universal motor which to my understanding of http://home.howstuffworks.com/question338.htm is a brush motor otherwise i would expect it to be named as an induction motor or...

I'm after a little advice from anyone who has or has used the METABO PK255 http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/s ... n/METPK255 at the mo i have the Dewalt DW745 but I’m thinking of upgrading to something a little more suitable for finer woodworking than what the dw745 is capable of and...

It was a deliberate error, I was just making sure you where all paying attention

I was looking at the veritas range of chisels and noticed that it states in the description that the 1/4 and 3/8 inch varient comes with a 30deg primary bevel and the rest of the range is honed at 25deg, my question is should i hone my 1/4 and 3/8 inch chisels at 30deg or just have them all at...

Just to update you all on how my experiance from buying from fine tools turned out, I recieved the plane this afternoon and it arrived well packaged and within the estimated delivery time, i ordered it Thursday evening its now wednesday so from Germany thats not bad and my main concern was...

Hi all, i just got a nice new shiny Richard Kell No.2 honing guide today but i'm a little confused i normally use the Veritas mk2 but have come across a problem when trying to sharpen spokeshave blades so invested in the No.2, as the veritas does the micro bevel by just a turn of the roller i'm...

Thanks for all the replies and after reading all the replies they seem to be a reputable company so i've ordered the plane and its already been processed for shipping so hopefully i should recieve it by the middle of next week i'll keep you posted on how it turns out but if i do only pay £191...