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In a recent thread someone said that they cut mitres for a box on a router table. If they see this post would they please explain how they do it. I have tried it with a chamfer bit but not with any success. Thanks Brian

I have just heard if a delivery organisation where a jiffy bag costs just £3.99 and a parcel up to 22lbs costs £6.99. See http://www.collectplus.co.uk/ for details. This service uses Paypoint shops which act as delivery and collection point (i.e. no home delivery). Not much good for a table...

I hope someone can help me with this! When I switch the saw on I am met with a loud buzz which only stops when I switch off. Axminster have diagnosed this as a capacitor failure. I have bought a new one BUT I can't remove the cover off the unit on the motor. I have removed the left hand...

I have drilled some dog holes in my bench (actually more of a table!). The top consists of two layers of 18mm MDF over 22mm pine. The problem is that some of the dog holes meet with the edge of some bearers and I cannot drill far enough to enable me to insert bench dogs fully as the bit is...

I have a piece of elm about 5ft long x 7in x 1 1/4in that has established a nice bow. Laid flat the centre is about 1 1/2 inches above the level of the bench. Any suggestions how this could be flattened?

A local auction house has "A Stanley No4 smoothing plane marked US patent APR-19-10. Is this something worthwhile, how old is it likely to be? I haven't seen it yet, viewing is on Monday so I would be grateful for any information. Many thanks Brian

Is it best to stain before glueing, will the stain inhibit the glue in the same way as the final finish?

Is it best to stain before glueing, will the stain inhibit the glue in the same way as the final finish?

I like to finish off my waxing with a good brushing. My brush is becoming quite loaded with wax. Any suggestions on how to remove this? Brian

Some of you professionals and those with deep pockets may be interested in this! https://www.apexauctions.co.uk/auction/ ... 509&page=0

Has anyone tried this? http://www.rutlands.co.uk/workshop-&-po ... ery-system I bought this recently as I like to use the router in a table whenever possible. So far so good except that the the brass collar which attaches to the guide bush under the insert ring hides the collet nut which...

Does anyone know what this is? It is included in an auction next week with an estmate of £70 - £90.

I placed a small order with Axminster on Wednesday and received their confirmation timed at 4:23pm. At 5.50 I received notice that it had been dispatched. The parcel was received at 10:00 on Thursday. In view of all the publicity about the weather and delayed deliveries this is unbelievable...

I bought an Incra item in Rutlands clearance sale and found that some machine screws and nuts were missing. Rutlands could not find them (at least I assume they couldn't as I have not heard from them apart from an acknowledgement) so I emailed Incra direct who replied by return and are mailing...

Lots of big reductions, especially for you Festool fans.

What is the best bandsaw blade to use for cutting veneers? Actually what I want to cut are strips about 3mm thick. My current blade is Hakansson Silco 1/2 inch 3TPI AS. The trouble is that I end up with vertical 'corrugations' along the length. I suspect this has something to do with the...

These planes were sold at auction in Bletchingley, Surrey last week. The Holtey rosewood steel and brass plane (no reserve) realised £1650. The Mathieson of Glasgow 10.5in steel and rosewood plane Estimate: 100-200 realised £980. Both plus commission of 16% (plus VAT). This is my first...

Does anyone know where I can buy Formica? I am making a horizontal router table and need one sheet of Formica 400mm x 550mm to finish it off. Failing this; any suggestions for a substitute? Previous threads have not produced any success. The 'table' part (vertical) is made of two pieces of...

I know this will not sit well with many of you but has anyone any experience with the Draper router? A review suggested that the fixed base could be used in a router table and the motor removed for use in the plunge base. I am aware of a certain reputation Draper tools have had in the past...

I have a number of plane blades and chip breakers that were in a lot I bought at an auction. I have no use for these but if any member can use them then a trip to Reigate will be necessary. There is a mixture of Stanley (England & USA) and Thos Ibbotson. 2in to 2 1/2 in, about 12 in all...