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I'm looking to buy a mitre saw and I need something that will cut 100mm depth and is accurate, wouldn't mind a laser guide on it aswell......If anyone can give me any recommendations of who have had experience of using the tools would be grateful. :?: :?: Thanks (hammer)

Hi guys, I am going to build a camping pod. Does anyone seen any plans available or books on the net. I know it's only a glorified shed, but want to get all the insulation and ventilation etc. right. And make it a it more contemporary. Cheers

Hi can anyone offer advice on a decent finish for drinks coasters, there going to be made from oak, walnut, beech and maple cheers.

The rough dimensions of the wood pieces are 69mm, 69mm, 275mm. what do you think is the best way to secure them to each other, would glue alone be strong enough? a single screw in each corner can allows it to move which was annoying. any ideas welcome..

Im going to be carving out signs in oak for a friends house. which paint would you use which is durable for the letters? I'm planning on using danish oil or a uv paint I've been reading about. I'm just stuck with what paint to use for the letters?

Im carving out signs and want an easy way to colour the letters in. Can anyone recommend which would be the best type e.g.. sharpie or is there a special pen for the job?

Just got my x-carve build and started doing some initial carves, just trying to iron out a few problems and get it dialled in. If anyone has one and would like offer some advice and information it would be appreciated....

Ive been looking at getting the dewalt thicknesser which ive read is a great machine, but realising im going end up getting a jointer aswell at some point im not sure whether get the combined machine or save and buy both seperate. Was wondering are the combined machines as sturdy or is it just a...

I have a double garage from which I work from. I am a hobbyist and not a business, the value of my tools / other contents is prob close to £12k. Contacted my insurance company the other day to check how much i was insured for and they stated the max they coulf pay out was 5k (per claim) and...

Ive been looking at the festool domino. Ive searched the internet and heard different views. Some folk have said if you can afford the XL model get that and others have said it depends on what your doing? Wasn't sure what was the smallest domino you can use on the XL? Now i will be using it to...

Any one used an x-carve or know of any alternatives in the UK its nearly birthday time and ive been a good boy lol

Hi guys! Ive started to strip the door frames and skirting, ive tried a sraper and heat gun but there is about 10 layers of different types of paint multiple gloss etc etc. and im struggling to be honest. After a couple of searches on google ive heard about caustic soda which can paint on and...

Hi, I have recently purchased a new bandsaw and 1/4 inch blade, I am interested in making 3d projects, although a little difficult and probably more suited to scroll saws. Ive managed to find a plan for a reindeer I attempted a couple with moderate success as a beginner in this area, I've also...

Cannot believe the size of some of the house spiders in my garage, started ripping a few bits of old plasterboard off that I stuck on the sealing about 12 months ago and nearly died of shock! not a massive fan of them cus of the mess around the windows and stuff. But neva seen any that size. I...

with the free version when you've created your design can u print it 3d, 2d and does it create a parts list. what are the main limitations of the free version compared to buying it (apart from a few hundred quid!). Could anyone put screen shots or examples of there work on from the free...

About 12 months ago I brought a small pillar drill from axminister, but the depth gauge is basically rubbish! its attached to the guard and when U push down it changes depth each time with the plastic bending. Is there an after market guard / depth stop you can buy? the only way I can think is...

Thought id go wickes the other day buy a couple of six foot flourescent lights, as ive started batteneing the walls to make it more user friendly, and it seems a bit dull. About a 18 months or so ago id paid a qualified electrician to wire our double garage to the house this is a single wire to...

Just been looking through the woodworking magazine and seen the click n carve but doesn't seen to have the price on. Anyone got any experience of this or similar devices?

Hi I'm looking basically for a 18v makita battery with a power cable and plug on. Has anyone seen any around. wanted to convert some cordless to corded, save having buy new batteries and not working on a site with them so less hassle than buying / charging batteries etc.

Hi folks, To be honest I haven't got a clue where to start! My other half has started to work from home (currently in the living room) and basically want to shift her outside! I have been looking at some outside offices but appear overpriced for what they are. Does anyone have any experience...