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Hi, I want to get a laser engraver to print my logo onto wood. Most of the time it will be Oak or Ash. Does anyone have any experience or know what they are looking at with these. It seems to be a minefield with all the different models and prices. Mixed reviews and I don't know what one to...

I have got a german router table called the Feider F15TPVS. Its actually a pretty good table but it only comes with metric collects (6, 10 and 12mm). Router bits seem to be very rare in these sizes and now i need more i can't seem to find any. So 2 questions - 1. Is there a collect that will...

Hey everyone, need some advice on Forstner bits. I currently have a 40mm bosch knife edge bit and it burns like crazy. I heard recently the knife edge bits are much better when below 25mm. So I've been looking around and have come across a few different designs. A wavy edge bit, a saw tooth bit...

Need an opinion on this wood please, I normally only work with lighter wood so still need experience with this. I asked for sapele but this doesn't look quite how I expected it too. I have normally seen sapele with big waves in the grain. I do love this wood though and just want to know what it...

Hi All, Does anyone know of a machine service place in the cambridgeshire area. Have a startrite sd300 that I have purchased second hand and want to give it a thorough once over. Make sure everything is working as it should. thank you Chris

Anyone had experience with this machine or can recommend one similar.

Hi all, just got a lumberjack dtj300 dovetail jig and having some issues. First off the cutter that came with it broke the first time I used it, so I got myself a trend cutter bit. However when using it, the dovetails never fit together. Just way too tight width ways, so I was wondering...

Hi everyone! Looking to upgrade my table saw after xmas. Currently have a woodstar st12. Does the job but had a few issues with it and want something better and more accurate. What would people recommend for a price range of around £700. I do want a sliding carriage and a rip fence. I've been...

Hi everyone. What would people recommend for a picture framing kit. I've tried the cheap £15 charwood one and really don't like it very much(was a present). I've seen the more expensive charwood one(pk04?) but I'm not sure about it as I don't like the cheap one. Don't really want to spend much...

Anyone recommend a good moisture meter for around the £20 mark. Won't be using it a huge amount but need it to be fairly accurate. Any advice appreciated Thanks Chris

Evening everyone Just ordered my first Pyrography kit. Only a cheap one to start with so I can get the hang of it. But I was wondering whether any knows anywhere that will make custom tips for the pen. Want to burn my company logo into the furniture I make. Can do it free hand for the time...

Hi I'm a new member. Just wanted to say hello to everyone. Already had one post open and got some great advice. My name is Chris and I'm setting up my own Bespoke Furniture making company, I'm active on Facebook and Instagram, and probably will be here too! Thank you! Chris

Hi everyone New to this site and need a bit of advice. In college we only had the option to finish with cellulose based spray, which looks alright but now I want to use oils. I'm making and outdoors Jack and Jill seat, I've found the finishes I need. A wood preservative and osmo UV Protection...