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Hi all I've just got a second hand Nova DVR XP lathe. It has an 1 1/4" spindle and all my chucks are 33mm. I've sent away for some adaptors, but have noticed that the 33mm chucks will screw onto the 1 1/4" spindle. My question is:- Is it safe to use the 33mm chucks on a 1 1/4" spindle as a...

Hi all. I have a Nova 2 chuck and would like to use an Axminster faceplate ring on it. The problem is that their rings are made with three different dovetails A B & C. Dose anyone know which will fit best? I have Axminster but they don't know.

I have been looking for a supplier of more unusual woods such as Zebrano, Wenge and such like, but living in the North all the good suppliers appeared to be in the Midlands or down South. Until someone suggested RH Chappelow in York. What a place, never seen so much and such a variety of woods...

Hi All Just got myself a new toy, a Record 107 Planer thicknesser. Put it together and onto wheels as I'm short of space. However, there appears to be a bit of a problem. To move from surface planing to thicknessing you have to fold up the cast iron beds up through 90 degrees and to do this...

Hi Everyone I have a bit of a problem. The tyre on my 12" SIP band saw (01486) has broken. The saw is out of production and spares are unavailable does anyone know of a substitute. The wheel is 315mm Dia. and the the tyre is 20mm wide.

Finally managed to get this finished. Took a bit of time because I developed an allergy to the wood. The door, sides and top are veneered MDF.

Hi All I’m making a cupboard and the top will be veneered I would like to inset a marquetry fan motif into it. I will purchase the round fan. I'm wondered if anyone can give me some advice. Can I safely inlay the fan into the background veneer and then give both a pre-finishing sand? Or...

I'm making a mahogany cupboard with veneered sides and top. The method I was using was to glue the veneer in a press with PVA glue. I spread a thin layer of PVA on the side. The veneer was then placed on top. To stop the veneer sticking to the top board of the press I covered it with...

Hi All I'm looking for a descent sharpening system. Looked at the Tormek T-4 and T-7 but at nearly £300 and over £400 they are not cheap, especially when you ad the extras. Also looked at the Scheppach 240V Sharpening and Honing System at less that £200 for the machine it looks like a good...

First thing I have made in seven years. A case for my wife to hold her prized possession a guitar. The guitar is the one used by John Walker on his 1986 UK solo tour. John was a lead member of the Walker Brothers group who were big in the 1960s. I wanted to fasten the guitar into the case...

This is my next project. I was hoping to make a hall table, but SWMBO wanted a cupboard. The sides, top, doors and drawer front will be veneered MDF. I planed to use 18mm Birch plywood but the only local wood yard that could cut it has a 2 week waiting time, so B&Q got my money. The doors...

Hi All I've just completed a display cabinet made from European Oak. I was planning to finish it with pure Tung Oil but have been put off a bit by the 1 to 3 day drying period. What are your thoughts on this finish and can you suggest an alternative.

Hi All I've not been around for a while, been doing up a house. Now I want to make the kitchen units and need a dowlling machine. Some time ago B&Q sold them, looked a bit like a biscuite jointer, but with two drills insted of a cutting disc. Anyone used one and/or know where I could buy...

Hi All I need a bit of help. I am attempting to make a display cabinet and need advice on how to make the corner joints. The timber is hardwood 20mm x 30mm. the joint should look something like this:- Hope you can help I've been promising SWMBO that I would make this cabinet for some time.

Hi All I'm having a clear out, got 200+ woodworking mags, Woodworker, Fine Woodworking, British Woodworking, Woodworking Plans & Projects, and some others, free to a good home. If you want them PM me, you'll have to come and get them though. Location Hull, East Yorkshire, area. Paul

I ordered three cupboard locks yesterday morning and have just received them. The company was A. Lewis & Sons (Willenhall) Ltd. (I have no personal connection with this company). The provided me with locks of a size I could find nowhere else. Evidently they make the lock up to order. The...

Hi Sorry for being so cheeky but I need some help. My wife Rosemary has got this guitar. It once belonged to John Walker of the Walker Brothers, 1960s group. She wants me to make a cabinet to display it. I am not that good at designing so I'm after some help. I have quite a bit of...

Good morning all I am thinking of making a cabinet from which a 26" flat screen TV will rise. Any one know where I can get the mechanism to do this? They appear to be quite common in the USA. Thanks

Hi I need your advice. As some will know I am making a break fronted bookcase, have been doing so for the last 18 months. Got the base made and now doing the top. Originally the door was to have curved astral glazing bars, but I have dropped that idea and now am considering straight bars. (a...

Hi All Anyone else had this prioblem. Bought a SIP 12" bandsaw just over three years ago. Not long after I got it the NVR switch failed and was replaced under the warranty. The switch has gone again. Not had this problem with any of my other machines with NVR switches. Any thoughts? Paul