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Bit of a long shot, but does anyone on this forum have contact with Andy Bennett from Stand Made in Much Wenlock? His emails are bouncing back as undeliverable. Thanks

As per the title, has anyone got a veritas medium shoulder plane which they would like to sell?

Looking for gel stain recommendations - choice seems to be limited over here. Thanks

Any thoughts as to what to do with this chair tenon? I have a couple of ideas but not sure. Tenon is only 15mm long x 60mm. Can I face with veneer and re peg? Thanks P.S. Have already murdered the woodworm

So my domino (first version with metal pins, bought second hand, owes me nothing) starts making burning smell and stops. Hubby has replaced the brushes, now works’ish, makes awful noise and smells. What next? Help :( Thanks P.S. Biscuit jointer just not as good

Can I yell help to those people that do bespoke commisions on a regular basis? I have been asked to quote for a 1.5m wide set of bedroom drawers. The total is eye watering, but when broken down seems reasonable. Roughly half materials and half labour. This is my first paying customer - would...

Does anyone know what can be either mixed or applied over Van Dyke Crystals to give more warmth to the colour? What would have been the traditional method (if there was one)? Thanks :)

We have a walking stick with a (broken) ivory top. It’s broken into about half a dozen fiddly bits. Any suggestions re what glue to use, I don’t think super glue will give enough open time? Thanks

I notice that AG Woodcare and Restorate now only sell purple meths. This is fine for stripping, but does it affect the colour when mixed with shellac, either while applying or on the final finish? Is it worth getting industrial clear meths?

Apologies for the lengthy post and also if it has been done before. I have now been in my new workshop for 18 months, it’s not very big, but I have lots of small suggestions that have made a big difference to my working environment. A friend suggested that I write them down for other people’s...

I used Sikkens HLS over coated with two coats of Cetol 7 plus on two benches last year, one went on ok but has failed a year later. The second one is ok, but took a good two months to dry properly. Not sure what to do about the first where water has now got in, both were oak. Any thoughts...

Anyone got any proper squirrel hair mops that they would like to part with? Thanks

Are ceramic core radiators any better than oil filled? Also, has anyone got one that includes a fan? Workshop is really well insulated but in the coldest period last winter it needed a bit of extra heat. I would prefer something that just maintains the heat running in the backgroun. Thanks

Quangsheng low angle block plane as sold by Workshopheaven. Little bit of surface rust as per pictures £50 + p&p Quangseng apron plane £35 +p&p £70 for both, available for collection from HR8

Has anyone got the 3 volumes of the dictionary of English furniture by Ralph Edwards which they would like to sell? Thanks

I am repairing a hoop back dining type chair, elm seat and beech legs with a war office stamp underneath. I am not sure what to finish it with, any sign of an original finish has long gone. Can anyone suggest how it would have originally been finished and what I should use?

Anyone got one of these tucked away that they would be willing to sell? Thanks

Festool Fixed clamps for MFT £50 plus postage Festool Quick Action Clamp £20 plus postage Both sets £65

Has anyone invented a contraption for supporting their bike on their workbench for maintenance - I don’t want to reinvent the the wheel (sorry, couldn’t resist!) thanks

Spindle moulder wanted Sedgwick, Axminster Trade or Hammer Must be single phase Sensible budget available Ideally within an hour of Gloucester Happy to wait a few months if you haven’t quite finished with it. Please pm me if you have anything suitable Thanks :)