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Following excellent advice received in my previous thread, I'm now facing a more challenging (for me) door situation and assessing potential solutions. I'm seeking guidance on which of my proposed solutions align with accepted practices for such door frames. Key observations (zoom in on the...

What is the recommended best practice for installing new doors into old frames when the frames are not plumb or straight, yet not significantly distorted to warrant the process of repositioning or correcting the frame, followed by plasterboard repair and painting? Is the approach to plane the...

The Trend T4 router includes a fairly effective dust extraction setup. Unfortunately, it's implemented in the least practical manner. The dust cover obstructs the view of the router bit, making it impossible to gauge the bit's position relative to markings on the workpiece when setting up the...

Does anyone know if there is a material difference between the Makita 9403 belt sander and the Rockworth ARPS1200? The only obvious difference (besides the brand) I could find is the speed, with the Makita 9403 running at 500m/min and the Rockworth ARPS1200 at 480m/min. Visually these two look...

I am looking to replace a few doors and improve the look of the door stoppers (1) shown in the photo. The current stoppers are made of pine, but over time, knots and other artifacts have bled through the paint. I don't think sanding and repainting will solve the issue, so I want to replace them...

I needed a spare lead for my Domino 500, the only corded Festool I own, and purchased one from eBay. However, it turns out that the original Plug-It connector and the one I received are not the same, and the newly acquired one does not fit my DF500. Here's what my original connector (came with...

Hello everybody, Our house was built in 1970s with cavity walls and aluminium door. We have recently replaced old aluminium door with a PVC one (installation day naturally fell on the coldest day of this year so far). Part of the reason to replace the door was an assumption that it will improve...

Hoping that someone more knowledgeable in UK Workshop community could suggest an online (or offline not too far from Basingstoke) retailer with Jet JWP-12L (2022 model) available to order. In the usual places I have found only the older JWP-12 (not L) model. Nearest place I see with JWP-12L is...