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These are all trade places who give discounts to trade customers. Big discounts for bulk buys, large companies use them. Use you local timber merchants. They are more friendly, more helpful and alot cheaper.

Sorry, been away for a few days. Thanks for all the info. Toooooo much choice now. I'll make my mind up and get one soon. Thanks again, John

Thanks John. Choices choices. Just one more question. Does the Camvac have an auto start feature (it starts when the power tool is switched on)? I have looked online but it does not mention this anywhere and from the pictures it does not make it clear. Thanks again, John

Thanks everyone. I've heard of Festool but not Camvac. I'll google that. It is far better getting this info than reading the catalogues telling how wonderful their products are. Thanks again, John

Hi Forum, I am after an all singing all dancing powertool dust extractor which doubles up as a vacuum cleaner and is portable enough to take on site (peoples houses). Looking to spend approx. £200 Any suggestions / opinions based on using such a device will be very welcome. Many thanks, John

You can fix to end grain MDF but for something like a toy box I would not advise it. If you use cranked hinges at least you can get some fixings into the face of the MDF. If you are using thin (15mm or less) it may be best to use small nuts and bolts through the hinge. The cutout at the front...

Lynx- Still can't see it. Thanks for trying. I even cut and paste the link but nothing. Shultzy- Think I might go with Iroko. I prefer the look to that of Cedar. Teak is sooooo expensive. Thanks for your help everyone.

If it is the joints try using a cabinet scraper. Or a sander (random orbit). If the grain is all over the place you will need to take very thin shavings and you will need to take some passes on the diagonal. It may be necessary to plane in the correct direction until it changes direction and...

I think B&Q use lower grade timber. It is not what I would call joinery quality. I have been forced to buy their timber on occasion. It might do as carcass timber but thats about all. I went to B&Q equivalent in America (Home Depot). Oak PAR off the shelf

Thanks for all your help. Shultzy- This table is for a customer who earns a little less than David Beckham. The last line of my quote to him says 'using the smooth underside of decking will knock over £1000 off the price' he wants the best though. If it was my table I would do exactly what you...

I am looking for some opinions here to help me make my decision. I am making a table built into a deck. Quite a large table (3m x 1.2). The table legs as it were will be a large storage box clad in the decking. My problem is what to put on the top. There will be doors on one side of the box...

One possible way to tell if the moulding is made up of one piece on your neighbours door is the pins used to fix it in place. Your photo would suggest just one fixing through the roundover section into the door stile. Have a look at the rest of the moulding to see where the pins have been placed.

I feel it is very much a matter of personal opinion. Quite often, power tools can destroy a workpiece anyway, especially in the hands of the inexperienced. If woodwork were my hobby(it is my job) my rule would be 'power tools for rough cuts and hand tools for the finishing' One thing to...

How about making an adjustable size table. Either hinged parts or add ons. It may be possible to make add ons which can be secured by clamps. Just a thought. I have not done it myself but with a little time you could come up with something to make a universal router table.

Thanks Dave, it's good to know the forum is like this, it keeps it free for proper use. Thanks again, John

Hi Mate, Have you tried Ironmongery direct or hafele? They may be able to help. Buy the hinges before starting the project. The hinges may govern the thickness of your panels etc... I hope this helps. I am new to the forum and this is my first post.