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Hi, just wondering if anyone knows where I could get damascus steel blanks large enough to make a thumb ring. I have bought a blank that will be big enough for a pinky / small ring. I intend lining it with sterling silver due to the damascus rusting against skin. I'm looking for a round bar...

Hi, I'm in the market for a bandsaw. My Budget was to be about £600 but after some research I've extended that to £800. I've convinced myself that the Record Power BS400 is the one to go for. I've asked in the Users Bandsaws post if anyone has any experience of this machine but no response so...

Anyone care to advise how I might darken down piece of furniture that I recently bought that has a clear or natural wax finish? I have other furniture that is a good match for style etc but much darker. I mistakenly thought steel wool and a dark wax should do it but it doesn't even touch it...

Anyone know where to get boring / drilling tools with handles used to drill through a tail stock? Or do you folks put the handles on yourselves. If so where do you get drill bits long enough? I'm making a couple of handles for lathe tools and need to bore for the blade. By the way is epoxy...

Anyone got first hand knowledge of the Trend Airshield Pro? I intend buying the ear defenders and clear visor overlays but wondered how long the filters would last before I had to replace them. I hate having to buy low cost items with high delivery costs. Cheers No problems now, I just got...

Hi, thought I'd plunder the font of all knowledge (Wood wise at least). :wink: I have a project coming up when I get my Sun Room finished. It is building an AV and CD / DVD storage units on runners in the dead space below the stairs. It is by coincidence directly under my wall mounted flat...

I have set myself up with a lathe and small set of tools for turning pens etc but want to splash on a good set of full size turning tools to cover face plate turning and spindle turning. I have been looking at Henry Taylor tools and see they do a "KRYO" range that is HSS but has been...

Hi, Anybody know of a good clear finish with good UV resistance? I want to finish a purple heart turned pen and would like the colour to remain.

Folks, decided to make a forray into wood turning. I've always wanted to have a go but never got round to it. Anyway, bought myself a new Record DML36 swivel head lathe, Robert Sorby 3 piece pen turning set of tools, universal mandrel, pen blanks and kits etc. Also just bought two...

I have not done any turning before but quite fancy making a start. Was looking for a small lathe to start as I only have a single garage as a workshop. Would this lathe be suitable for making a start on pens / knobs / finials and small bowls?

Quick question. Need to make garden gate and was going to make it with rails (3) and stiles (2). M & T joints. I wanted to fit diagonal braces between rails and wondered how to joint these. Do I incorporate the diagonal into the M & T joints at the corners? Tried to draw a pic on sketchup...

I've never used either of these machines but intend setting up a workshop and would need to be able to machine hardwoods down to size. Can someone please explain the difference or limitations of these machines. Obviously the jointer won't do thicknessing but will a planer/thicknesser do the...

Anybody know of good hardwood sources in Scotland? I'm in the Aberdeenish area but have been known to travel. Cheers, Gaz

Hi, this being my first post here, I'm not sure if this is where I should be posting this but here goes. I intend converting my single garage into a workshop. Once I get a shed built to house the two motor bikes and garden tools. I want to insulate my steel garage door if possible and also...