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Hi, I'm planning to build a shed, 8ft x 6ft with a pent roof. The front of the shed is 8ft across and the maximum height, from floor to roof needs to be 7ft at the front. I would like the roof to slope down towards the back with a 10 degree slope. Could anyone tell me please how to calculate the...

I was using my Bosch GST 135 BCE jigsaw yesterday. It began making a slight popping noise and the power became intermittent. I checked the brushes and noticed one of them was nearly completely worn down, whilst the other one had hardly worn down at all. As a quick workaround until I ordered some...

I need to glue six 2mm thick 30cm long steel rulers to a piece of MRMDF. 2mm deep recesses have been routed into the MDF to allow the rulers to sit flush. The rulers will be secured only by the glue. Could anyone tell me please what would be the best glue to use to give a strong permanent bond...

Having dropped several hints in the run up to Christmas, my wife expressed a desire for this years Christmas present to be something thoughtful and very personnel to her. After racking my brains for several days, I decided to splash out on a posh new bag and belt for her. I think she was pleased...

Hi, I'm just about to begin making a workbench top. I have a rather heavy internal door 35mm thick which I was going to use with a sheet of 18mm MRMDF glued to each side. Before I begin cutting it to size I was wondering if a door of this type is likely to contain any nails. Unfortunately I...

Hi, I've just built a cabinet and I'm just finishing off the door. The door is just plain 19mm oak- veneered MDF with 6 mm solid oak edges. The size of the door is 73cm high by 45cm wide. I have a couple of questions regarding the hinge choice and fitting that I'd be grateful for some advice...

Hi, Does anyone own the Lidl (Parkside) pillar drill? If so, what are your opinions of it please?

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Parkside (Lidl) 12V Cordless Multi-Grinder. Is it worth getting or best avoided?

Do you ever find that your workbench is perhaps a little too low, meaning you're plagued with back ache from constantly bending further than you may like. You could always raise the bench slightly but it's a lot of extra work and some inconvenience. Well, there could possibly be another way of...

I'm just about to begin making a nice maple and walnut pencil box as a gift for someone. I would like to use mitred corners with contrasting splines. I've made a couple of much larger boxes before and used my TS55 track saw for cutting the 45 degree mitred corners and it worked quite well...

I would like to have a go at fuming Oak. Is this the correct stuff for the job? http://m.therange.co.uk/homecare-ammonia-liquid-500ml/wipes-&-cloths/The-Range/fcp-product/69684 Thanks

I'm currently repairing an old 1950's Oak desk which I use as a desk for my computer. So far I've repaired all the drawers, and refinished the desk with some Osmo Polx Oil. Unfortunately, the desk top is in quite a bad way and I've decided to make a new one. I've purchased a sheet of...

Hi, Could you tell me please if it's ok to stain/dye Oak veneered MDF using a water-based stain. I understand I'll need to lightly sand afterwards due to raised grain but was unsure if the water-based stain would cause any problems regarding the bonding of the veneer and the MDF or any other...

I've just made my first purchase from a timber yard (Yandles). It's a 3 meter length of kiln dried oak. I've been advised to leave it indoors for at least three weeks, longer if possible, before using it. My question is. Is it better to leave it as it came, i.e. in one long plank, or would it be...

I have a couple of old bench grinders that could benefit from having the wheels refreshed. I've not done this before and need to buy a wheel dresser. A google search reveals the following http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-30479-Grinding-Wheel-Dresser/dp/B0001K9S5M. Is that as good an option as any...

Does anyone know of a chart or a set of guidelines please that indicate which diameter of woodscrew is best suited to which thickness of wood? Thanks.

I would like to make a jewellery box for my mother as a Christmas present but I'm stuck at the first hurdle. Would it be preferable to make it from solid hardwood or is it better to use MDF and venneer it? I have a small selection of various hardwoods and 'furniture grade' venneer, so could use...

Does anybody happen to own the Gramercy Holdfast's? I was wondering if someone could let me know please what the dimension is from the base of the clamping foot to the end of the shaft. I'm trying to work out how much clearance I would need under my bench top. Thank you.

This is probably old news to many but I've just watched an interesting video about Frank Klausz's workshop so thought I'd share it for those that may be interested. It looks like a lovely place to work and I love the round work space with everything so easily at hand and the uncluttered feel to...

A few tools and bits and pieces available at Aldi this coming weekend. Might pick up one of those Combi tools.