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Evening, I've been dragged away from my workshop projects for a while due to day job commitments and other things - you know how it goes. Anyway, I've been thinking recently about revisiting my plans to build a simple workbench, but one which I can add to in the future. Where I live my...

I know that is probably 2 words that don’t currently go hand in hand these days. I’m working on a project for my workshop and I’m looking for reasonably priced softwood. I have a thicknesses/planer now so maybe reclaimed wood is an option. Any advice?

Afternoon, I've not been on for a while because I quite literally had to down tools. I had an accident with a planer, no idea how it happened, just that it did and a big reminder that accidents do happen. Anyway, because it happened and from some advice I've had on here in the past about...

Following on from my Tenon's discussion, I thought I would share the latest design I have based on some of the feedback on an image I shared. So these were some of the issues. 1. No space for feet 2. Nothing to hold the work 3. Space to work I probably missed a bunch, but I didn't want to...

So I've been designing my workbench, and have decided to tackle mortise and tenons. I originally designed the base stretchers with a 50 x 100mm stock, obviously it's going to come in at 48mm x 100mm, which is fine, I can make those adjustments - but I just wanted some advice on the size of the...

Does anyone have that tool? I am considering getting it, but I'd love to know some intricate dimensions because I'm going to be integrating it into a workbench design I am working on. There is not much info other than the standard stock info.

I got an Air Compressor today, it's Oilless. I got it because I'm getting a Brad Nailer delivered this week and I read that this model was perfect for my needs. It's the Makita (obviously) MAC610. The manual is absolutely useless and I don't actually think it is the right one, as I found...

Ok, disclaimer - I don't understand how these work. So I'm looking for some advice on what to do. I have: Makita DRT50ZX4 Router/Trimmer 195563 Plunge base and I have these accessories: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0007SXH78/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1...

Hi, I love the Japanese level of craft, and decided to invest in a relatively cheap Japanese plane, it's a 40mm one, but out of the box it just doesn't seem to have enough depth to do anything. Very little information unless you understand Japanese. Anyone ever used one of these and how do I...

Hi, I've got the Makita HS7601Circular Saw and also the Guide Rail and adaptor. Does anyone use this and give me any advice on techniques? I can share a photo to show how I currently have it set up.

My workshop is quite small, as in it's a single garage, and I have around 80% of it available for my workshop stuff. So it's quite limited, and I plan to make stationery tools that are customised to the space - so my long term plan is to have a router table, proper workbench, drill press, belt...

My workshop is probably not very big compared to most, so I have planned it out to be smart and fit stuff using customised structures and tables. Now currently my setup is that I only have powertools, such as Jigsaw, Router, Circular Saw, Planer and Orbital - as well as a couple of drivers and...

Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong channel, I couldn't find a power tools one. Anyway, I've decided to look into routing and have the Makita DRT50 model, it came with what I thought was a collet, and I know the model supports 1/4" and 3/8". So obviously no bits came with it, so off I went to...

Hi, first post and I should clarify that up until 3 months ago the last time I had done any serious woodwork was in school. Me and my partner decided to make a potting bench for her summer house. It actually pretty decent and professional looking. So the bug was caught. I've been stocking my...