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Well it’s only been about 2 years in the thinking (mostly procrastinating) / building. Finally finished my MFT style cutting bench. Used the parfguide system for the holes. All the drawers are push to open so no need to make handles. I’m pretty pleased with my bench dog storage. You’ll see...

Working in the workshop this morning. Had some turning on the workbench and..... Crash! My cupboard came off the wall! I managed to throw all of my Ryobi power tools from the top of my cupboard onto the floor and hit my head and face on the way down. Oh and the tools on the peg boards on the...

Went out into the workshop this morning to make some pen blanks and my bandsaw decided to throw the top tyre off. I've not had this before so promptly put it back on and it did it again, so I tried a third time and it did it again. I'm either doing something wrong, or has it worn out and I need...

Question for you guys - a bit different to the usual questions. I am looking to make a steam punk themed calendar for a stage show of around the world in 80 days. The calendar will display certain days at different points (different scenes) in the show. The arms need to come to rest so that...

Any good ones today? Didn't see anything from Axminster today and they normally do something. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a friend who is looking for a combined table saw / router table and planner / thicknesser I believe there are some good 2nd hand machine places about. Anyone got any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've turned a few pens now and I'm getting the hang of it. I'd like to do some more and I like to European Pen kit from Axminster (probably because it's quite cheap and I tend to give pens away). I use the pens myself and find that the actual component that has the nib and the ink isn't very...

I'd like to get some good quality drill bits to go with my Wera driver bits. Any suggestions on the best makes to go for. I'd rather have a set of 6 good quality bits than 30 bits made of cheese. So any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I posted recently about carbide tools and I bought a small set (really for pens). I'd tried to do bowls before but always had issues with catches and subsequent disasters. Anyway I gave a bowl a go with the carbide tools and it went ok. Well I was quite pleased. Let me know your thoughts...

I don't have a decent sharpening system and I am considering having a go with carbide tipped tools. I've come across this site: http://www.ukwoodcraftandcarbidechisels.co.uk/ Which I found after a YouTube review. Anyone got any thoughts on tct generally or have any experience with tools...

My regular monthly copy of good woodworking landed on the mat today. I have just had a quick glance at it and there is a feature called Trolley talk. It appears to be a two page spread that is essentially screwing 4 casters onto a board to move things around on! What is going on in the...

I bought a Parf Guide System as soon as it was announced last year and today I finally got round to opening the packet! I thought I'd share my thoughts on it. For those that don't know it's a system for creating 20mm holes in a perfectly square pattern in wood. This is ideally used with parf...

I posted this is another thread but thought it might be worth sharing. I find that sometimes I need some direct light on machines (Bandsaw and Pillar Dill). I use these £10 lights from Ikea: I find they give a great directional light, clip on to my machines, stay where you bend them to and...

Thinking of getting a carvex, anyone got any views? I like a Festool but I'm not opposed with the brand so if it's not great and something else is miles better then I'd like to hear. That said I like that I can use my plugit cords, extractor, systainers and rails so if it's good then I'll...

Used my saw to cut some previously used MDF. There were a couple of holes in it that had been used to hang it up. I wasn't aware that these had a metal eyelets in them. So hit them with my saw blade! So my question what options are there for replacement blades for a Festool TS55? Not sure what...

I was near Axminster today so popped for a browse. Last time I went for a Browse I came out with 3 sustainers containing exciting things. So today I fully expected to have a bit of a spending session. Well I bought..... absolutely nothing. Not even some glue. I would book in to see the Dr to...

Our old Dyson has lost its suction. I couldn't figure out what was wrong as it felt like it had plenty of power but it didn't pick anything up. So new one purchased but I wondered if the old motor could be useful for anything? Can't think what but thought you guys might have a project idea...

Well I got a new job on Monday (well new IT Contract) and I've been frugal whilst between contracts so I treated myself. I've been wanting to see the new Ryobi Brushless 18v drill but having seen the box today I've decided it's not quite where I want to be. So I went to a local specialist who...

Anyone come across Ozito tools? I believe Homebase has been bought out by an Aussie chain and they are now selling Ozito. Just had a look online at this: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk ... 00u-389376 It looks like it's got a metal chuck? Specs seem good (Brushless and 55nm) and...

Any suggestions on decent impact bits? I've tried: Erbauer - not good Axminster - lasted two screws! Irwin - again didn't last very long. Open to ideas! I like the 50mm ones, any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk