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Hi everyone Looking at a cheaper alternative to the above. I’ve seen a couple of recommendations for this Bosch https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/bosch-gex-125-150-ave-random-orbit-sander-in-l-boxx-carry-case And also a couple of mentions for this makita...

Afternoon Can anyone recommend a decent brand of Brad point bits? I recently bought 2 3mm ones by erbauer and they both broke within 5 minutes! I’ve heard fisch, famag and heller mentioned but are there any others? Cheers Pete

Hi everyone I’ve generally used butt hinges on most of my projects and don’t have much experience of the kitchen cabinet/blum style hinges. I’m sure I read somewhere on this forum that inset hinges aren’t designed to be flush with the carcass, is that right or have I misunderstood? Also for...

Good evening everyone I’m embarking on a corner wardrobe build at home. Doors will be shaker style full overlay 22mm MRMDF rails and stiles with 9mm MRMDF panels with floating tenons (thanks for the youtube videos if you’re reading this Peter Millard :-)). The doors will be tall (approx...

Morning everyone I’m about to embark on my first set of drawers. Can anyone recommend drawer runners? The choice is bewildering! Something sturdy and with soft close? They are just for clothes in a wardrobe so won’t be holding a huge amount of weight. Cheers Pete

Evening everyone I’ve done a few jobs like this now, but roughly how much would you charge/do you charge to build a cabinet around this pipework? Double shaker doors (probably 6mm panel and 18mm stiles and rails), 22mm countertop with ovolo detail, all primed and double top coat (white...

Hi, has anyone got any thoughts or experience with this bandsaw? I’ve seen one advertised locally (£300) that looks like it’s in good condition but doesn’t have a fence. My plan is mainly to use it for cutting down 12” (ish) logs into useable timber. Anything I should look out for or any better...

Hi all I’m thinking about getting a bench mounted pillar drill (drill press?). I’ve searched the forum and have seen that startrite mercuries often get recommended, are there any others that I should be looking out for? I actually had an old Churchill drill press which I believe was from the...

Morning everyone How would you make something like this? Mainly thinking what you would make it from, 22mm mrmdf? And would you use the mrmdf for the seating bench too? And also how would you attach the seat to the cupboards each side? I can’t imagine dominoes would be strong enough? Cheers...

Hi everyone It’s rare that I work with real timber so I’m looking for some advice on how to achieve a glossy finish with danish oil, specifically with some ash shelves I’ve made. I remember a long time ago I believe my process was to oil, leave to dry, rub with 00 grade steel wool. Repeat 3...

Hi everyone I’m just wondering if any of you have paid for the online “apprenticeship” that Alastair offers and wondering what you thought of it? It’s £150 for non members or £90 if you subscribe to his channel. He seems like a good guy and I really like his YouTube videos but it’s often...

Evening all. I’m considering buying one of the above. Both look really well made and will hopefully last a long time if not a life time. Has anyone got either of these? Any opinions on either? I know there are similar offerings to the woodpecker on banggood etc but are these well made or are...

Evening everyone I’m picking up an old record 52 1/2e vice on Thursday for the princely sum of £12 but it does need a bit of tidying up. Can anyone recommend something to remove the rust/corrosion from the non painted parts? I’ve used 00 wire wool in the past but wonder if there’s a better...

Look at the size of this bad lad! Wouldn’t mind one if I had the room :-). Only £795 if anyone is interested!

30cm stainless steel Japanese hook rule for sale. With removable stop, etched markings and conversion tables on rear. Easy to read even in direct sunlight. Brand new condition. £15

Evening everyone Has anyone ever (planned or by chance/accident!) cut through a brad nail with their circular saw/mitre saw. I’m hoping I’ll be able to cut through them with a wood blade but just wondering if I’m risking ruining my blade or whether it should be ok. Problem is I’ve made up some...

Hi everyone So for a while I’ve been doing odd joinery jobs for people and messing around in my garage when I get time. All feedback of jobs completed so far has been really good and I’m thinking of dropping my days at work to keep some steady income coming in for 2/3 days a week and allow me...

Hi everyone As the title suggests, how do you add a small (approx 3mm) chamfer to mdf boards. I use a chamfer cutter in my 1/4 router but I’ve seen some use a block plane. What method do you use? How do you maintain the 45 degree angle if using a plane? With some sort of jig? Or just plenty of...

Hi everyone I’ve been asked by a customer to mdf board around this opening and install a moulding both sides to match the mouldings around existing door frames. If you were going to do this, would you fix battons onto the walls and ceiling first to get it nice and square for the mdf to attach...

Hi all, I’m just wondering how you go about fixing skirting boards to solid walls. I’ve always used rawl plugs and screws which is a painfully slow process, is there an easier way? Would a 16 gauge nailer attach the skirting to a solid wall (brickwork/blockwork)? Cheers Pete