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I own a cheapo park side pillar drill that mostly sits under my bench to save space in my single garage shop. Wondering if I cash it in and upgrade to a UJK drill guide would I be losing anything? What’s the quality like on the drill guide?

Hello all, wondering how I should go about cleaning down and lubricating my new (second hand) metabo HC260c thicknesser bed. It has apparently been sat in a garage for 5+ years and so the bed is rusty and wood is getting stuck. Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, Appreciate there us likely 100 threads before this one on this but has anyone got any recommendations on a doweling jig. I am most tempted by the Jessem jig but it’s right up at the top budget. Has anyone got any good reviews of any others please? Thanks Phil

Anyone got a referral name I can use for the axminster 15% off? Will be my first order with them so will qualify and you will get 15% off in return also.

Hi guys, Looking to buy a moderately priced first decent saw, predominantly for dovetails. I am unsure between the two above. The main difference between the two I can see is the depth of cut at 40mm on the dovetail and 60mm on the carcass. Now I have some 40mm stock that I would ideally...

Can anyone recommend an acurate set square on a budget if possible. If it’s graduated that’s even better!

First proper project I’ve ever completed. A year and more in the making (delays due to house and garden landscaping) but super happy with the outcome.

Hello all, I have the below router bit 1/4” bearing 11.9mm cut which is ~63mm total length shank and blade. I need it 67mm+ total length just that smidge more to rectify an oversight. Still with the ~11.9-15mm blade size. Anyone any ideas on where to find this???

Wondering if it’s worth keeping Thanks in advance for any help

Hi chaps, I have yet more questions on my walnut table. I have finally purchased some clamps (bessey parrallel 4 for £100) and table legs so am now very much ready to glue and get going! Question numero 1, and the big one. One of my boards remains bowed by 4mm in the centre (see photo 1) can I...

Looking to purchase a tenon saw, sliding bevel, a couple of new chisels and coping saw to have a go at cutting dovetails in my 160x42mm walnut stock for a bed frame. looking on axminster there’s a couple of options for tenon saw: 1. The rather pricy Victor tenon saw 300mm £65 2. The much...

Hi guys, I picked up three lengths of this timber from a 1950s school we demolished. Finally got around to sanding it down and wondering which species it is and recommendations for an appropriate dark stain finish? Your help as ever is hugely appreciated. Phil

Hi all, I recently posted a thread about finishes to retain the mat appearance of black walnut with a waterproof finish. It was here I learned walnut oranges as it ages in UV light and therefore my greater wish is to retain its natural colour as long as possible!! Can anyone please recommend...

Looking to fix my great uncles bandsaw and im told all it requires is a new switch. Has anyone got one or know where I can source on? Machine was manufactured in 1996 so my hopes arent high.

Hi all, 1. Looking to build simple shelving within my airing cupboard and built in wardrobe out of plyboard. My research has turned up Birch plywood BB/BB is the best looking stuff for the job but ever so expensive at £100+ per sheet. I've spoken to a local yard who have similar but I...

Does anyone have the capability and availability to joint 13No. 2.4m lengths of Black American Walnut for me, for a fee of course? I haven't the equipment or experience to PAR these boards yet myself so if someone is wanting to buy themselves a new tool or two, please get in touch! I am based...

Hi guys, I am new to woodworking in its entirety, but following complete renovation of my first home this past year, and a garage as prime workshop potential, I am keen to develop this into a hobby. I have recently purchased 13, 2.4m x 50mm x various widths of 130-200mm, rough sawn black...