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It has been a long time since I have cut dovetails, possibly other than the very odd one here and there some 50 years ago. I still own a couple of my original saws, both blunt and not sure where to get them sharpened locally anymore, my eyesight not up to it now. What is my best way forward...

I was asked to fit an item and these were the tools required. Crikey this is a serious job, or is it?

My nephew has asked me to source above. He is not loaded and not expecting Makita/etc, please advise.

It is easier if I say what I think I may do and you can sort me out as required, please. Table top, veneered on birch ply. Cut slow curve design across the middle. single 6mm curved line around 5/6mm deep? It is this detail that requires the coloured epoxy resin. I think if I give the...

Afternoon, I am about to construct a coffee table with a gas piston raised lid (Hafele). The base section is from 18mm Birch ply and I was going to mitre the 4 external corners, my only issue is when I round over the corners that I do not expose the darker ply. I want to leave a natural oiled...

This is my second attempt at finishing a couple of veneered boxes. On the first attempts I brush applied acrylic sanding sealer, and then a spray can acrylic satin lacquer. finally I polished with some clear wax as spray finish not great! I would prefer to apply a brush finish on the next...

A few years ago I ran a contract, where the specialised joinery was edged with a ply end grain detail. I have tried to source this but for a while now with no success. I was wondering if anyone can help! Chris

I am having difficulty finding a suitable material for plain flush doors that is coloured, rather than veneered. I will need to cut to size, bore recesses for blum hinges and be able to fit some stringings and lastly apply some finish. I have looked at Valchromat MDF, which is a coloured all...

I rather stupidly sold all my circa 1970's Sorby, leather washered paring chisels when downsizing. I now need to buy a couple, either new or used. Any suggestions for new chisels please, preferably with the back ground flat, or a recommended used tool dealer. Thanks Chris

Hi All I find this a most useful and friendly site and was pleased I was able to become a member. I hope I am able to contribute also in the future. Chris