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As part of the new kitchen we included a freestanding rangecooker, but this had a black metal side that needed to be hidden. I toyed with the idea of an end panel fixed to wall, but settled on using four magnets screwed to the panel and these then just attached to the cooker. I initially...

I've recently fitted a new kitchen including laminate floor (from Wren kitchens). I laid the floor (including the supplied foam/foil underlay) about 6 weeks ago onto the old stuck down lino (the previous glued laminate had been on this for 10+years). Everything went down great and I took care...

My new spindle moulder was delivered back in Nov but I only finished assembling it a few weeks ago (illness , weather etc) so after work I eagerly set about unboxing it (i'd bought the W030P2 package with the extras such as wheelkit, rebate block and cutter set). First impressions on the SM (as...

I bought the kreg fence from Axminster and fitted it to my Record BS350 before Christmas but have only now been able to get the photos taken. Andy King In GW recommended the fence in a long term review in a recent issue (but on a different make of bandsaw) and from my first impressions it is...

Like many others I use my garage as a workshop and recently the up and over door failed - the wire snapped and you need to replace both sides wires and cones. You can order direct from cardale (£40) or from ebay (£8 incl delivery). CD45 seems to be the core design that are now end of life for...

As well as wood I also do all my own car maintenance and had a couple of leftover 'universal' steering rack rubber boots (as typically only one side needed replacing yet they come in pairs). Even though they are termed universal there are different versions, step sizes etc hence why had two...

My house is now 15years old and the original softwood cheap double gazed units are in need of renovation /replacement (they look to have 6mm sealed units not the modern '4-16-4'). I want hardwood framed units , not uPVC. As usual for this time of year there are plenty of adverts for double...

A few months ago I agreed to build my daughter three projects, all to be delivered before her baby next March..... To match with existing furniture the finish needed to be American White Oak, Limed (I think - not got to the bit of trying to get a good match yet!) and simple contemporary style...

I was investigating flexi ply for a friend and noticed on the SL Hardwoods page that they have flexi veneer as well http://www.slhardwoods.co.uk/SheetMaterialsOrder.aspx?ID=21 it says its 0.6mm thick but gives no other dimensions. What makes it different to normal veneer and has anyone examples...

I have a fully licensed version of Optimik from some years ago and have finally worked out how to get the cutlist csv file output from sketchup into the peculiar text file import structure that Optimik requires. Even if you only have the free version of Optimik, it would be quicker to manually...

I was using my old Fein multimaster (the one that takes the bosch 10mm accessories) on Sunday to remove cement grout when there was a loud bang and a couple of flashes from the motor (which kept going!). I took the casing off to find that the capacitor/supressor had exploded. A call to...

A few years ago to make up a screwfix order to over £50 for free postage I added a selection box of 200 springs. Finally today I used one after my lathe bristol lever screw and spring fell out. I found the screw but lost the spring in all the shavings on the floor or in the extractor. Within...

I was looking at various sites via the quidco.co.uk discount page. Westfalia give 6% (screwfix used to but don't anymore) and they have this moisture meter reduced to £9.99. I've not used it but it looks good enough for general use...Has anyone used one of these...

My Mother in Law is 70 and we are having a large family and friends party in August with the theme of 'Hollywood'. In an unguarded moment last weekend I suggested there should be oscars awarded to various catagories. In translation (man to woman) this apparently means I am turning the...

Last week I signed up to have the cavity walls filled and the loft insulation topped up to 270mm. They will be doing the work on 19th June and I had to have the attic clear.....no problem I thought , as we were intending to 'car boot' this year. After two Audi A6 estate car runs to the tip I...

I'm in the market for a 1/2" router and flicking through the Axminster Offers paper that arrived recently see that this one is on offer at £109.99 (Screwfix it's £139.99). There are a few reviews on the screwfix page and generally it's well received other than the dust extractor fitting being...

After a busy week gaining info via another thread I was fortunate enough to get a response to my 'Wanted' post in freecycle for a vacuum pump. I collected that on Thursday and have today made my first successful bag. The photos hopefully show it all, I tested it with two pieces of wood and...

I need to do some veneering in the near future of large flat and uniformly curved (in one plane) boards. I've been doing some research into the cost of bagpress ( £255) and airpress (£485) kits, plus looking on ebay and other sites (such as Cole-Parmer) for vacuum pumps. I'm confused as to...

I'm finally planning the build of my queensize bed, after having lived with the prototype in MDF, softwood and hardboard. The tailboard, sides and legs are going to be maple / maple veneer to match other furniture but I'm wondering what the headboard should be. At the moment its hardboard on a...

I am finally going to make a start on our bed, after living with the MDF/softwood/hardboard prototype for the past 4+ years..... The main solid timber for the the legs will be maple, with the sides and foot of the bed being 25mm MDF veneered with maple. These pieces of MDF will have a solid...