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I have the opportunity to help myself to the trees felled on a local farmers land. There are about 25 trees that have been felled I believe that the majority is ash and oak. they rang from 30cm diameter logs up to 80cm diameter, in lengths 1.5m to 4m. Amongst these are 2 large oak logs from...

Need some help. Some time ago I built a large blanket box with a solid oak lid, but I never got round to fixing the lid. I need advice on gas struts or torsion hinges that could support the lid with out it injuring someone the lid is 140cm x 50cm and weighs about 17kgs.. Any idea on what...

I'm trying to build a multi purpose table to use in my shop. A combination workbench, assembly and down-draft Table. The Frame has been made from off cuts of douglas fir which were the left over from the rafter ends from re-roofing the barn, and a couple of sheets of 9mm mdf and Ply. The table...

Just finished this bathroom remodel today. I did remember to do a before picture, I only just remembered to take some photos after I began the first stage of demolition. I skimmed the artex ceilings and patched the walls where the tile removal removed the plaster. I then totally forgot...

Just finished my first paid piece of work. Job was to panel conservatory brick walls with panelling and replace plastic window boards. I apologise no work in progress pics or even a before picture.. :oops: Just the finished pics, all be it for a final coat on the skirting. Used matchboard 9mm...

I've been looking at buying machinery for my new workshop, just a few questions that everyone may be able to help me with. I have looked at the following manufactures. Axminster, Hammer/Felder, Robland, Scheppach, and many others Hammer/Felder look great but I cant afford them. I've decided...

Good Morning, Iv'e been lurking on this website for sometime and I've looked at many a workshop build thread with some jealousy, but finally I have the opportunity to build my own workshop. I was made redundant at the end of last year and since then I've got married and moved house twice and...