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I have a Fox F22-561 lunchbox thicknesser which has munched its feed roller. It is 7 or 8 years old, worked fine for my needs, was cheap and did what I needed. Fixing it would be preferable but finding spares is looking unlikely following email enquiries so will probably need to replace - hence...

I am working on a chair project. The sides are splayed (front wider than back) - thus the joints to the legs are not 90 degrees (actually 85 & 95). The plan I am using shows M&T joints which require mortices to be cut at an angle to fit. Being of somewhat limited talent I have only just about...

People on this forum have a wealth of knowledge about non-woody thing so I thought I would ask here. I have a Bosch AXT2000HP garden shredder that is about 20 years old. Working fine until yesterday until the motor stopped. I think due to weight and very quiet that it is an induction motor...

Bandsaw blades are first class at cutting wood, but embedded screw and nails somewhat blunt their performance! Placed an order for some new bandsaw blades with Tuffsaws on Tuesday. Shipped Wednesday. Received Thursday. With all the world in crisis I was half expecting to wait a fortnight...

This is not strictly off topic, although the reasons for asking are. We are probably all fairly familiar with the regular threads about dust protection and what the best masks are in terms of cost, comfort, effectiveness in a dusty woodworking environment. We are also very aware that the...

We completely replaced our kitchen about 12 years ago . It is now beginning to look tired. It was also done in something of a rush (personal reasons) so did not include all the bells and whistles that should have been fitted. The work I am planning is: 1. Replace hob (cracked) and double...

My old Makita (NiCad) powered drill is going to the home for knackered power tools and needs replacement. It has lasted for 10 years+ DiY and worksop use so not upset. General requireements: - capable of proper DiY - not professional tool but not basic low powered either - ideally two...

I am building a side table for the lifving room from oak. The intention is to use a ceramic tile 60 x 30 cm as the top sitting within a perimeter of oak rails (2x5cm) (already complete). What is the best way to fit the tile and what adhesive should I use. Options seem to be: Supporting the...

We had all read of BBQ accidents caused by the profoundly stupid - petrol as firelighter, fence on fire etc etc. But this is a strange one. The BBQ in question was installed approx 10 years ago and has been no problem. Enthused by a warm bank holiday Sunday and after a few hours on the beach...

Happily working drilling holes on my bench drill. A large "pop" and big blue flash in my peripheral vision. No circuit breakers open. Nervously tried the other workshop kit. Lathe working, extractor working, grinder working, bandsaw working. Suddenly twigged it might be the electric fire I...