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I would like to try and make a Wooden Clock,this would be my first go at it,I'm still trying to learn as much as possible about cutting gears etc,could anyone recommend a good forum for Clock Making,for a novice?Also Birch Plywood,seems to be the main product for making the gears? I'm looking a...

I'm about to lay new wooden floors in my two bedrooms,I already have wooden floors down,but,the wife wants a different veneered floor .The existing floors ,I put down many,many years ago,they were the glued version,not the click in version,they are a very solid layer floor,Is it possible ,could...

I have just built my work bench,for router/tablesaw etc,its heavy enough,I need to attach 4 self levelling brackets ,I have the idea in my head ,what would be a good strong leveller,made with angle-iron,and,a lead screw,as,I cannot weld,is there a really strong glue/substance,that will stick...

I'm having serious problems with rust on my equipment and tools,I need to try and get my air moisture under control,Is there a multi facet approach to try and reduce the air moisture in my workshop?My shop is about 5x4 sq meters,I want to start of with a recommended make of a dehumidifier,what...

I’m making my own work-station,with a large white Formica bench top,Unfortunately 3 small pin-hole punctures have appeared on the Formica,What is the best product to use as a filler,all help appreciated, Paul

Has any members on this Forum,had any success in reducing the noise level coming from the Ruthlands 50 liter Extractor. I'm told they have great suction power,but,I find the noise levels too high,I want to make a Noise -Reducing cabinet,too help aid reducing noise level.Could someone tell me...

I'm in the process of making my Table Saw /Router Work Bench,I want to have a MFT section on my worktop,so,I need to drill the holes ,that are in perfect 90 degree slots,I seen the Pariff Kit on Axminister Tools,but,it was costing something like £140, I think it's very hard priced,for what there...

I’m sure this request is a bit different,than usual.I want to build a Router/Tablesaw Combi workstation,I will be using my Incra LS Posistoner,For the Router Table section,I want to use a large slab of Black Granite,(my old fire hearth)for my Incra Router Plate Insert,Could someone kindly tell...

I'm loosing for a MT2 ,M33x3.5 Reversing Chuck Adapter,I found one on a site,but,he's charging over £20 for delivery too Belfast,for such a small item,a bit over the top,Would anyone on this site have any links for such said item? Yours Kindly Paul

Could anyone on this forum ,know , what custom made router table top ,would fit the Incra Magnalock Plate ? Incra own router table tops , are very expensive,i was just wondering ,was there a cheaper version of a table top closer to home ? I thought the UJK table top would of suited , but , they...

Could someone on this Forum ,help me to find a product ,to help aid the smooth movement of my LS positioner on my self made work bench?A type of durable stick on material,set on my bench ,that help glide the LS positioned with free movement.All help appreciated...

I would appreciate,if anyone on this Forum could help me out on this matter? I have a Jet 1440 VS Lathe,(M33x3.5mm ),I am in the process of buying the HoldFast Vacum System,which uses a 3/8 inch lamp rod ,which comes through your headstock,( like a knockout bar),and you set up your system,from...

I am in need of some help.I have a Jet 1440 VS Lathe,which do not have a center spindle opening ,all the way through the head stock,I remember ,reading some where,there was a product ,that lets you use a Vacum Chuck ,on the Jet Lathe,but,I can't find the article,Could someone provide me with a...

My workshop is about 12 sq meters,I am intending to buy a Jet Vortex Chip/Dust Extractor,(if anyone on the forum,has said same model,could they give me their opinion on it) With the vortex model,would I still need to use a ceiling mounted extractor ,or,would the Jet Extractor,be sufficient for...

I have a Jet 1440 Lathe,because of space restrictions in my workshop,I need to move machines about,Has anyone on this forum ,used the Footmaster brand of castors,on their wood lathe,for moving around,if so,what is their opinion of them ?All help greatly appreciated.

Has anyone on this forum,acquired the 8 inch wet stone sharpening system from ruthlands?If so,could you tell me ,what your experience has been,using it?Would you recommend it?

Ive just acquired a Jet 1440 VS Lathe,M33x 3.5 Spindle.What make of Chuck ,would suit this lathe? What one would you recommend?

Ive just built a new work bench for myself.I would like to route out a space,to catch a Aliminum Track,to catch the Festool Clamps ,to clamp on to the sides of my bench,What width of track do I need,?and,could someone provide a link to a supplier? Yours Kindly Paul

I intend to buy a Sorby Pro-Edge Sharpening System.I can remember a while back,someone had sourced out a cheaper supplier ,for high quality belts ,in the UK,Could anyone on this forum help me were I can source out ,these belts.

I hope to start to turn some large platters,and,I would like to embellish with some carving ,along the rim,some Celtic Designs etc.What is the easiest wood to carve? All help appreciated. Paul