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    Dealing with freshly felled timber

    A colleague has offered me a number of freshly-felled Beech trunks of approx 42cm diameter and 62cm lengths. I realise that it'll be years before this is useable, but I'm thinking of having them cut up and storing in my workshop for future use. So.. my thoughts are to ask a local tree surgeon...
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    What constitutes 'handmade' ?

    Genuine question and I'm not expecting a definitive answer.. just thoughts and discussion. Is it a question of power tools used in the creation of the piece.. ? If so, presumably a drill is OK but a CNC isn't? Or it is question of what percentage of the process was done by hand ? Or is there...
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    Cupping wood

    I've started to play with inlays using hardwoods such as Purple Heart, Padauk and mostly Walnut. To-date I've been cutting down (thickish) off-cuts but I need to order some more stock, so I'm looking at 12mm thick stock, which suits me as my inlays are never deeper than 7mm. On the suppliers...
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    Sold Shaper Origin for sale

    Sadly selling my SO as my business has gone in a difference direction. My SO is just over 2 years old (all invoices available to view) and has had light use. It comes with the following : Shaper workstation Shaper plate (never used) ! 1/8th collet Autopass installed The relevant systainers...
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    Sold Bosch GTS10-J Table saw

    About 2 years old this table saw has only been used in my workshop and had light hobby use. It's currently fitted with a Saxon Premium 100 tooth blade. Pick up only please from Twickenham. A VAT receipt can be issued upon payment. £250 ovno
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    Festool belt sander and sanding frame

    Looking for some advice from anyone who uses one of these. Would this be a suitable solution for flattening end grain chopping boards..? I know that there are many ways to do this (drum sanders, router sleds, hand planes etc) but I'm looking to do all my research based on my own circumstances...
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    Chopping board wood

    I've been making various designs of chopping boards for some time now using the staple of Maple, Walnut and Cherry woods. I've been looking around for something different and come across Black Palmira, amongst others. The question is .. what makes a species of wood good for chopping boards ...
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    What wood is this and how best to finish

    I rescued this garden table from a neighbour and I've started to sand it down. Can anyone tell me what wood it is (I'm guessing Teak..?) More importantly.. what's the best way to protect / finish ? It will be outdoors in the spring / summer but under cover in the winter if that helps ?
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    Festool repair promotion

    I'm not sure if this is appropriate to post, but I've received an email from Festool basically saying that out-of-warranty repairs to sanders, dust extractors or saws will be carried out labour-free until 16th June. I've posted the main text of the email below if it helps anyone. There's...
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    Woodwork design software other than Sketchup ?

    As I get into more complex (for me !) projects, so I'd like to be able to design them properly and take advantage of cut lists etc. My background is in software design so I'm very computer literate and generally pick up new packages quickly. I have a copy of Sketchup 2017 which I've tried on...
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    Festool hose blocked !

    I recently purchased a Festool Midi dust extractor - fantastic bit of kit ! However.. I now have a blockage about half way down the hose which despite my best efforts I can't dislodge. I've tried a drain blockage rod, 'massaging' it.. twisting the hose etc. etc. to try to dislodge whatever's...
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    Drying Olive wood

    I recently bought some Olive waney edge wood slices. Around 30mm thick and the longest is around 600mm. They were advertised as having been air dried for over 18 months, and that's probably correct. However.. having measured them, they all show moisture content of between 14% and 18%. I had...
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    Shaper Origin.. again.

    I've posted on this subject before, but... I'm considering purchasing one of these units. What I'd really like is a proper - ideally hands-on - demo. I've been in touch with the company in Germany and whilst very helpful they're not doing any roadshows and they don't have any dealers (they...
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    Corner clamps

    I'm looking to buy some decent corner clamps. I've got some plastic ones but they're totally useless. Can anyone recommend anything ?
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    Exotic wood purchase

    Hi all I know that this has been asked before, but I'm struggling to find any vendors in the UK who can supply 'unusual' grain hardwood, specifically for box making. Something like curly or quilted Maple. I'm actually not overly fussed as to the type of wood - it's more about the grain...
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    How to finish this Teak (?) table

    I'm looking to refinish this dining room table which we've had for donkey's years, and which has seen better days. I *think* that it's Teak - hopefully someone will be able to confirm that. It obviously needs a good sanding, but thereafter, what's the best way to finish it..? It's used every...
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    Shaper Origin

    Looking at possibly buying one of these later this year. I know that there are a few people on here who have purchased, so looking for feedback on how good it is and what you use it for. Apart from the cost, what it's not good for. Also.. was it supplied in the UK or from the US. What would...
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    Routing brass strips.

    I'm making a jewelry box and - for the first time - using brass inlays. I'd like to round over the edges of the box which will include the brass strips. Is it safe to use a (1/2inch shank) router round-over bit in a router table to do this ? I have seen it done in Youtube videos but I'm...
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    Finishing Birch plywood

    I've built a small desk using Birch ply for the top. I've tried a number of finishes on scrap wood, and I don't like any of them. Osmo Polyx leaves quite a rough texture (for a desk top), waxing looks like unfinished Birch ply. A coat of shellac leaves a nice smooth finish to the touch, but it...
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    Surface flattening router bits

    In the absence of space for a drum sander I'm looking at building a small router sled to surface end grain cutting boards. I've been looking at the various router bit options, and it's a little perplexing. I currently have a cheapy Trend 1/4" shank router which I'm happy to upgrade to a more...
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