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    Is this goodbye to my trusty Makita?

    Not sure exactly how long I've had it but 25-30 years could be a guess. The £/year of service figure is very good! However, my trusty pal has now developed a fault that I can't find my way out of and would appreciate some help. My Makita P2071F has a jammed chuck with a masonry bit lodged in...
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    Firm Fixings in a Plasterboard Wall?

    I am trying to fix the final run of a Mopstick handrail up a half-turn staircase. I am using the standard Mopstick brackets. All the rail is in place, with sound fixings, save the last 1.5m (approx). This final run has to be fixed on an existing studwork wall, The studwork also serves as the...
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    Bench Grinders - best of both worlds?

    I'm thinking of investing in a bench grinder to put primary bevels on chisels and plane blades. Whilst my local DIY shop offers a sharpening service I think in the long run I'm better using my limited budget to buy a grinder to do it myself. Also, I can do it when I want to and not have to...
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    "Off the shelf" vs DIY workbenches

    I started a thread back in February Workbench design asking about workbench design. I got lots of helpful suggestions but I'm still dithering! I want to check out ready-made benches just to compare cost and design against a DIY bench. I've done some research and come up with a few...
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    Backed Hand Saw Sizes?

    I'm just reviewing my backed saw collection, which is fairly limited at the moment and I've started to do some groundwork research. Basically what I think is correct is: Gent's saw: small size (with turned handle); Dovetail saw: Next up; Carcass saw: bigger again and Tenon saw; bigger than...
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    Workbench design

    I'm replacing my ageing DIY workbench and I'm looking for designs with an intention to build my own. I've poked around on the internet and been into my local tool shop (always dangerous!) so I've seen a few designs. The workbench that I want is aimed at woodworking primarily but it will get...
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