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I'm looking for a blue tak / play doh / silly putty material that epoxy resin will not stick to. Preferably to leave a smooth, clean release. I'm trying to make micro usb barrel jacks using a drinking straw / micro usb jack and clear epoxy. I need a putty I can press the micro usb connector...

I have a Makita RT0700 and a Katsu equivalent. Just thought I would post in case anyone was looking for a 30mm bush for this setup. https://www.mtmc.co.uk/Product.aspx?Pro ... rch&PPGR=0 Trend 30mm bush - fits the Katsu plunge and Makita plunge / trim base, but *NOT* the Katsu trim base due...

Interactive router bush webpage (rough work in progress) I have a Makita trim router and a Katsu, both with the plunge bases. I also have a set of Silverline brass bushes which I have cut down to 5mm to work with 6mm MDF templates. I got tired of measuring objects and doing the calculations to...

A couple of questions. I'm looking for a almost totally non grain raising solvent (or blend) to apply shellac to softwoods. ( I have access to lots of different solvents ). I understand that acetone can be added to an existing shellac mix to increase flash off, but that it would not dissolve...

Which wood generally has the most severe grain raising problems with water based finish ? I have made my own sanding sealer which is compatible with water based finish. I have been using it for the past couple of years and have managed to eliminate grain raising on spruce/spruce plywood. What...

I have just been into B&Q Trafford Park ( Manchester ). I noticed some MDF pieces in the offcuts bin of the panel saw area. The edge of them was stamped up "Medite Trade". I asked the man operating the saw, but he was unable to tell me if this was a new supplier. I wonder if this a one off, or...

Been experimenting on my day off. I prepared a bar of mild steel (5mm thick x 1.5" wide), degreased it with acetone, and made sure it was thoroughly dry. Using a sponge, I coated the steel with a layer of Liberion Blonde dewaxed shellac. I left this overnight to dry. Using a very sharp Moore...

Stanley Combination Square If you live near a Screwfix, these are currently on offer at £10. I bought one yesterday, I have checked it with an engineers square and it is almost spot on. http://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-combi ... 05mm/33486 You can buy these from Amazon for £16 - but the...

Does anyone know which planes use Stanley 42mm plane blades ? These are the normal type with the elongated keyhole slot to be used with chipbreaker etc - not the solid or horizontally slotted block plane blades. Thanks.

Just thought I would post this in case anyone was interested. I bought three of these adapters from eBay, at a cost of £5.50 for lot. I've been looking for an adapter to put a standard drill chuck (1/2"-20 UNF) on the end of my brace to use normal drill bits. So far so good, seems to be...

Hello, I'm after opinions on some staining results. I have been trying for a while to get a nice finish on B&Q spruce plywood. I know that spruce is prone to blotching, but I want to see what can be achieved with off the shelf standard WBP ply without resorting to visiting a timber yard or...

Is anyone able to identify the plane which this iron belongs to ? I have had no problem finding details about the iron itself, but cannot find anything about a plane it might fit.The Stanley rebate planes online seem to take different blades. It is mentioned on deWalt / Stanley price lists in...

Hello - I've lurked for ages on the forum and found it very helpful, but this is my first post :) I have been making small picture frames using white wood and a mitre trimmer. The whitewood is planed all round 12mm * 32mm from the local DIY store. The outside edge of the frames are roughly 15.5...