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Here in Italy our ADSL is constantly dropping out. I have decided to go for a mobile dongle which should be more reliable and is portable. My question is, can I still set up a Wifi network at home or is this not possible? I know that the dongle plugs directly into the Pc via USB but is there...

I am thinking of a new plane purchase. At the moment I have a Clifton No5, a LN medium shoulder plane and a LV low angle block plane. Would you: a) buy a 38° blade for the LA block, b) buy a normal angle block plane from Matthew at Workshop heaven or c) something else entirely (like a No 3)...

My ADSL keeps dropping out and the light on the router flashes. This has happened for a couple of years and being in Italy I put it down to the line. Recently I made a phone call while the ADSL light was flashing and it immediately stayed on and the internet connected again. Now when the...

Has anyone compared Axminsters Axcaliber blades against the likes of Dragon. I'm having trouble contacting Dragon Saws and think I may stick with Axminster. Are there any other suppliers I should try who have significantly better blades than Axcaliber?. Oh and they need to deliver to Italy...

I have finaly finished the drop leaf table I was making back in February when I had my small mishap at the T/S. It is made of white oak with the top of oak veneered MDF. The finish is danish oil with a final polish of briwax. No WIP photos but below are the finished item. Steve

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I was at Axminster PT today and looked at a LN 042 shoulder plane. The price (£131) was a bit offputting and as a newish woodworker made me think that maybe I could get a second hand Record for less money. A Record 42 from Oldtools is £111 including postage (free from APT). The Veritas medium...

This is a tale of success and disaster. To start with the disaster, I managed by lack of attention to put my thumb into my table saw blade. I was using a push stick, but I was guiding the wood with my other hand and took my eye of the job in hand at a crucial moment. No initial pain just the...

I have been asked by a friend to extend their dining table. It's an Old Charm oak table and the finish is very dark. The company cannot supply the stain but are sending me a sample of the stained wood. Can anyone tell me where I can get a match for the stain, or do I just make my own from Van...

Can anyone help. I want to get my extractor (SIP) to switch on with my table saw. Sheppach do a switch for £115 but as I have seen, many workshop vacs have auto switching and cost from £20 pounds. Are there any switches available for reasonable money or is it possible to buy the components and...

I have just purchased the scheppach ts2010. Having set it up as per the instructions, the sliding carriage is perfect at 90* but is out 45* using the pin. can anyone explain to me how to correct this. Is it due to the running rail, a manufacturing fault or something else.