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So I have a little stand that was on my great grandmother's landing, for years it held toilet rolls and for a long time now it had my pillar drill on it. I always thought I would get round to doing something with it and recently decided to strip it as the mock wood paint effect had taken a real...

Hi, I've got a Bosch GCM10s mitre saw. It's a good saw with one significant hassle. It trips my circuit breakers every second or third use. I've looked on line and see some have fitted a soft start module into the switch /motor of the saw itself. That looks a less than neat option with this saw...

I went to a local hostelry this weekend where I saw an unusual item, basically a wooden wedge with a slot in one side, like a keyway and a corresponding raised fillet on the other side. This made me think several might be used together? It obviously has some age, I don't have a clue what it's...

I'm just back from the East coast and fell on a few bits including a 151 spokeshave for 50p minus the original hold down screw and a puller which might not be salvageable for the same However the find of the weekend for me was a Woden W78 rebate plane which seems to be complete, to the point of...

Hi, I'm planning to make a large garden chair, more of a throne really! It's for my elderly mum and I want it to be v stable and comfortably loaded with cushions. I plan to include a large tray which can be pulled/flipped into position to allow mum to do a bit of potting or have tea and cake...

Hi, I'm looking for an engineering chuck to fit the inboard side of the Myford ML8 Ideally 4" self centering with both internal and external stepped jaws but 3 jaw and other sizes considered Heres hoping, thanks

I'm hoping for a bit of advice. I've been waiting for an engineering chuck for the ML8 to come around for sale for a while and not seen anything. Was thinking most likely a 4" self centering chuck with both internal and external stepped jaws. I'm hoping to get sorted soon. My research seems to...

Hi, I'm planning four corner cupboards, traditional in style. The plans I've seen for these have the stiles of the face frames consisting of two pieces cut at 22.5 and joined to form the 45 degree corner. Thinking ahead to the glue up what do people think the best method of clamping the long...

Hi, I'm planning on a bathroom refurb over the new few weeks as wanting to make good use of my annual leave in the current circumstances. Planning to use mid-height T&G ) beaded board style wainscoting around three walls. Has anyone done this? I have a couple of queries, I'd prefer to do this...

Hi, sorry if this ones been covered before but does anyone have any recommendations for a finish for a kitchen knife handle? I've replaced the handle on my sisters favourite knife with yew and so far have given it a few coats of danish oil but was wondering about melamine laquer but I'd be...

A friend of mine just posted this in a group discussion. I am always fascinated by people whose greatness was not recognised in their lifetime. Shames most of us in our age of conspicuous consumption...

Hi, I've managed to get hold of a compound slide for my Myford ML8. As per piccs attached. I think it is nearly complete and I have a spare saddle assembly however I am missing a crucial component. I believe that all I need is a slim / low profile clamp head nut into which the clamp stud from...

[/img] Hi, not sure if I should post this is metal working section but does anybody recognise this tool that I got in a bucket of rusty oddments? I've presumed it is a user made tool possibly to hold a file or chisel blade? It could be used to hold a file to trim saw teeth or a file a scraper...

Hi, I'm hoping someone on the forum with a Record Maxi 1 (or possibly 2) can help me out. I've managed to disable my lathe by stumbling and yanking on the cable to the switch box, this has pulled a wire away from the switch terminals inside and I can't work out where it goes. It is the only blue...

I've just started overhauling my machinery for a planned project. First up was the Axi ct330 which has given great service over ten years. Having just turned my last set of blades I looked on the Axminster website and was somewhat horrified to find a pair if disposable blades were £52.43 almost...

Hi all, I'm trying to find a Multistar Super 32 live centre, ideally MT2. Can't find any suppliers online right now. If anyone knows a possible supplier or source I'd be very grateful.

Hi, I've had my TS-250 for around 9 months and have found it a good machine however seriously let down by the dust extraction. Also it has a large footprint for its size) and is a pain in the proverbial to move. So I'm thinking a plywood base incorporating castors and a dust box and hood. Also...

Hi, I have a four year old Trend Airshield Pro. Somehow some moisture got in and the tiny bushes on the motor unit fused and corroded. I've had a look around and the replacement motor is £90-110 which seems very expensive. Does anybody have any ideas where I could source cheaper. Or a damaged...

Has anyone any experience cutting tapered pine slivers to plug the gaps in floorboards. I had a go yesterday - with some success - the first batch are in place but it was a fiddly job with quite a bit of variation in the slivers. My blade tilts left and the fence is on the right. So my options...

A selection of walnut bowls, designed for use so finished with foodsafe oil. I have four more of these to make. I'd really like a good sized salad bowl or two, so if anyone knows where I can source a 13-14" x 5-6" piece of walnut a reasonable cost I'd be very grateful