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Got about 12 original box sash windows to make and just starting to do the drawings for them. Question - has anyone used tricoya to do this before? Once dominoed into box sections I know they will be sturdy enough for sure. I’m actually trying to think of reasons why it’s wouldnt be a good...

I need to purchase some T bar clamp extensions but thinking how to avoid the inevitable spend...... Something I came across that got me thinking was cramp "couplers" whereby you can join 2 cramps together. See image. Surely the same could be easily made for T bar clamps. Has anyone come...

About to embark on a conversion of an old wood store barn into a small annex. See images attached. I intend to repoint the interior stonework with lime mortar but then I need to (I presume) fully waterproof 3 of the 4 walls to stop damp coming through. The barn is open at the front, but because...

Have a load of internal oak doors to make (ledged and braced) Is there anywhere I can purchase unfinished oak tounge and groove blanks? Obviously need to be nice and flat. I will be routering a decorative stop bead along the tongue before assembly. I can order and plane up the rails myself...

Can anyone direct me to the correct replacement control unit for my Sedgwick Morticer based on the image? Broke the darn thing by moving the machine. Its the classic Sedgwick Morticer. Have been quoted around £140.00 for a replacement switch but thought I'd ask here first. Louis

Here I have installed a maple desk for my office. As demonstrated by my boy. For speed I have coated it with 3 coats of quick dry Rustins top oil (waterbased) Do you think I can apply a final coat of beeswax at the very end a? Just to give it a nice smooth finish. The wax should just sit...

Anyone know how to darken / age brass ironmongery? Polish? Rubbing with some sort of wax?

How exciting! A new home in the woods! And a fresh new home workshop to build up! Check out what a ive got to work with!! I absolutely love it! The look that is - ramshackle and beautiful exterior. But yes, the structural and thermal quality is poor. I need to reverse engineer this baby. Try not...

After a replacement hand wheel for a Felder KS500 saw. For the rise and fall. Anyone know where I made acquire such and item other than Felder? Louis

Is there a 1/4” router bit available for the AQ21 weather seal? I can only ever find 1/2” bits. It’s not that big a cut, so surely a company somewhere make one? Louis

Is there any benefit or disadvantage to fitting celotex or similar between the 1st floor joists in an older house? 1870 my house is. Can’t do much good for airflow.....or does it not make a difference? This can be improved in other ways of course No doubt it would keep downstairs warm, but then...

I don’t do this sort of thing often. So can anyone advise me if the best way to restore the top on this dresser. Orbital? Cabinet scraper? Is there a product I should apply? What finish suits this type of furniture? Teak oil or some sort of varnish? Not too fussed if the top is a slightly...

Can anyone recommend a solid mobile base for a hammer spindle moulder? Wondering if it’s best to simply get one fabricated? Anyone used any? Louis

I’ve only made a few curved door frames and usually try a different method each time until I find a satisfactory solution. Well, think I’ve now found my favourite method.... Make, mitre & glue 2 stock pieces, 45mm thick with plenty of width to achieve the curve. Make 18mm curved template and...

Guys - I’ve just started glazing all our windows now with butyl66 from hodgesons. Much prefer it over low mod silicone due to its ability to be instantly cleaned. Question - is there a tool for application anywhere? Like a butyl gun or something. We are using 10kg tubs and applying it by hand...

Ready to start the year fresh and hit the ground running. Shops looking cleaner than it has in a long time. Painting walls white really does do wonders. anyway - here’s my machine shop. Enjoy!

After a new supplier of PU! Currently use construction chemicals which is good but expensive. What’s everyone using? Ideally want a 10 minute & 30 minute option and ideally fit in a mastic gun. Cheers! Louis

My son has gone and “pressed a buttton” and now all my CAD dimensions appear upside down :poop::rolleyes: Absolutely classic. He can’t even talk so can’t explain in great detail exactly what sequence of buttons he’s pressed. can anyone help??

Just picked up this on amazon Bosch saw Absolute BARAGAIN trust me.

To those who regularly measure up kitchen carcasses.....Is there some kind of fairly standard formula for working out number of sheets needed for carcasses or is it literally measuring each individual component and working what you can get out of a sheet? Now I think of it Perhaps I could...