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I do have a bench grinder with an adjustable rest that my dad put together. Sort of know how to maintain them now, but I just wanted to get a clean slate. And a bonus would be for someone with good knowledge to talk me through the sharpening of some odd ones.

Hi all. My father passed away around 7 years ago and I used his lathe a few times but not long later, as I had no space for it, I had to put the lathe and many other tools in storage. I've recently started renting a workshop space and been able to use the lathe a couple of times, however most...

Hi all Just setting up an extraction system in my new workshop with the AP50E and looking at ducting. I have a couple of fixed tools, mitre saw with hood and a benchtop belt sander, that can have solid hose, but also want a flexible hose in the system for moving around different areas. The PVC...

Wanted to say thanks for all your advice! Alright, so got hold of some paramose and most of the chair stripped quite nicely except for the seat which was a real pain and the spindles for some reason. Had to use coarse wool in the end and even resorted to sandpaper to really get it out in places...

Thanks for the advice, Ive done a few simple restorations but I'm a little out of my depth with this one. While the arm ends are the largest areas worn away, there are lots of chipped away parts all over the back and rocker legs. So I could strip the arms but I'd still have to sort out the...

Hi all. I've been asked by a client if I can restore a chair, pics included. I was going to use wax sticks to fill the small dings and scratches, but I was wondering if anyone has any advice on whether I can match the stain to touch up the arms. It seems to have a lacquer or something on it so...