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Not sure if there is a quick way to determine this but if I have an irregular shaped, small solid object made in plastic that weighs 8g, what will it weigh if made in steel?

I have to re glue the plastic scratch plate on my 12 string accoustic. 30 years ago I had to glue it on after it fell off and used Evo-Stik contact. Now it's fallen off again and I want to remove the old glue from the varnished wooden body to get a good contact. Will Evo-Stik Adhesive Cleaner...

Whilst painting my garage windows with a Sadolin stain, the person dropped the open tin onto the slab path leaving a large stain. Some of it also splashed up onto the brickwork. The stain has a semi gloss finish so is probably more like a paint than an actual woodstain. It has completely dried...

I realise this may not be the right forum for this question, but usually when I make thumbsticks out of hazel or ash, I let the sticks dry for at least 12 months before I finish them off. Blackthorn needs 2 years apparently, so my questions are what happens if you work them immediately and by...

Guys, I need some advice from an expert on jigs. I made this box joint jig for my table router and it works well, everything lines up but when I test assemble two sides without glue there is always a tiny bit of play. Once glued they're acceptable, but when dry they could be tighter (from the...

I have just made a box out of spalted beech from a tree down in our garden and I have given it 3 coats of Danish oil. I like the darkening in colour but not the matt finish. The oil went in like it was blotting paper but I prefer a bit of a sheen rather than no shine at all. Once it's fully dry...

About 2 years ago I placed in a large plastic box in my woodstore some 10" x 12" pieces of spalted beech, about 12 pieces varying between 3/4" to about 2" thick. I opened the box recently and found evidence of woodworm in some pieces. Aside from my stupidity in not taking better care ( I am a...

Sorry if this has come up before, what is the best treatment for the underside of jigs for a smooth sliding action please? Varnish or wax? Preferably something available at Screwfix or Toolstation? Thanks for any suggestions.