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  1. DavidWoodman

    Re-finishing teak (?) table top

    I'm renovating a slightly worn teak coffee table; at least I think it's teak, but am not sure. The top surface was worn and patchy in colour, the rest of the table was darker. I've sanded off the remaining finish from the top, it seemed like a layer of lacquer, possibly stained, though hard to...
  2. DavidWoodman

    Does anyone forage for Mushrooms?

    Yes plenty of hedgehogs for me too, plus chanterelles….but almost no ceps (really poor year so far).
  3. DavidWoodman

    Does anyone forage for Mushrooms?

    My passion too....! Foraging is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors with all family members, no matter how old or young. Best to learn it from experienced foragers at the start though! Yesterday was the first day up here in Scotland for a decent crop of chanterelles this season.
  4. DavidWoodman

    De Walt DW1751 Radial Arm Saw - needs riving knife & anti-kickback arm

    Many thanks, that's a good idea for me to ponder more! Much appreciate your help on this!
  5. DavidWoodman

    De Walt DW1751 Radial Arm Saw - needs riving knife & anti-kickback arm

    Maybe, though I was given it a few years back from a friend who himself inherited it many years earlier, so history is unknown. Do you know what the differences are between the 1751 and the 1370?
  6. DavidWoodman

    De Walt DW1751 Radial Arm Saw - needs riving knife & anti-kickback arm

    Thanks for your advice! Yes, I agree about using a circular saw; with a rail or guide it takes a bit longer to set up than the RAS, but is easier to use. I've found the RAS better for ripping multiple boards the same width - not so easy to get done with the circular saw.
  7. DavidWoodman

    De Walt DW1751 Radial Arm Saw - needs riving knife & anti-kickback arm

    Mostly cross cutting; however, I've also ripped a lot of larch boards down the middle. Most of my work is for garden/landscaping and precision is less important, so I've not found the saw's alignment a problem. When I've ripped a long board, I usually have a helper to hold the board. It's...
  8. DavidWoodman

    De Walt DW1751 Radial Arm Saw - needs riving knife & anti-kickback arm

    My old RAS still lacks these two important safety devices. I've been using it tentatively so far, however would really be much happier with them. I've tried searching for the right parts on eBay and a few tool websites, but no luck. Can anyone suggest a likely source? Any help much appreciated!
  9. DavidWoodman

    Electric house heating - any new tech savvy members?

    I think certain lenders are still wary of Icynene, however the volume of positive feedback is great. Historic Scotland have used it for years now (no mortgage needed of course). There's a lot of uncertainty and ignorance. It is worth researching the actual information available. Here's a...
  10. DavidWoodman

    Electric house heating - any new tech savvy members?

    I’ve done exactly this on my 1885 granite walled property. We had Icynene permeable foam poured into the space between the lathe & plaster and the external walls. You should research this foam and the few companies set up to install it. Our home is transformed: draughts gone (esp around...
  11. DavidWoodman

    Dewalt DW1751 Radial Arm Saw problems getting started

    Many thanks for your helpful feedback! In the end, I stripped out the capacity and NVR switch, then cleaned up all the wiring contacts and reassembled. Condition was not bad, but a little grimy. On testing after fixing together, the motor is now starting up fine every time...success!
  12. DavidWoodman

    Dewalt DW1751 Radial Arm Saw problems getting started

    I've recently been given (by a good friend) a 1980's DW110. It's a perfect machine for my needs, but has a problem getting up and running. The motor kicks in very briefly, but will not sustain an acceleration. Repeated waiting and re-pressing the start button eventually gets the blade...
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