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I recently bought a cheap dovetail jig from Amazon - it's an identical copy of the silverline jig that seems to have many clones including the Axcaliber from Axminster. Build quality is great and I have no issues with that. Operation is smooth and accurate and the parts look good when cut...

I wonder if anyone else has a similar problem with the titan (rebadged ryobi) bandsaw? I have fitted a new blade and increased the blade tension as much as possible, but there still seems to be about 4mm too much slack in the blade and it doesn't sit in between the guides. (I have pushed the...

I recently bought the Titan 16l workshop vac to use as a dust extractor for a few tools :- titan track saw titan bandsaw parkside bench sander various handheld sanders Can anyone recommend some adaptors that will help the standard hose fit this variety of tools?

I am about to start framing out my new shed/workshop using 1.5" x 2.5" CLS from a B&Q. Any advice on the best way to join the frame members at right-angles? Is it just a case of 2 nails into the end-grain of the up-rights? If so - what size of nails should I use? Oval or round-wire? I have...

Hi, I will shortly be demolishing the rotting old 6x4 shed in my back garden and replacing it with the biggest wooden shed I can get away with - which I think will be 10x8. I would prefer to "self design/build" Does anyone have a link to any plans, designs, photo diaries etc. of anyone doing...

Has anyone else seen the new brand of power tools called "Professional" that Argos are pushing at the moment? Anyone think they look remarkably similar to the "Performance Power" brand from B&Q? Mark.

Just received a strip of veneer from Vale Veneers this morning. I'd like to use it to veneer a small mdf cabinet that I made. Trouble is...I haven't a clue where to start! Can anyone answer a few basic questions for me? 1) What's the best way to trim the veneer to size? Use the cabinet...

I found an old 'Power Devil' cordless drill/driver at the back of my cupboard yesterday. The reason that it got to the back of the cupboard is that the battery does not hold a charge for very long...a few days at the most. So, the battery is always flat when I need it. Since another...

I bought myself a new 1500W router at the weekend, and like most I've seen, the power switch has to be held in during use. There's no way of toggling it on, so that it can be used in a table. What's the best way of keeping it on? I trited to use a small G clamp, but the vibration from the...

Does anyone have the "Performance Power" table saw that B&Q are currently selling for £59.99. I seem to recall that it was over £140 about a year ago. Is it worth buying, or a complete waste of money? How does it compare with the entry level Ferm saw? Mark.