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Looking to buy a lathe (second hand probably unless I see a stunning deal!) but haven’t used one since school and don’t know what to look for in terms of size / power and brand? Mainly want to use for smaller items - bowls, furniture feet etc and space is limited in my ‘workshop’ eg single...

Afternoon I'm just in planning stages for a bunk bed project (single over double). I have bed parts from the single bed that I can re-use however the current bed uses a cross dowel bolt system e.g. to attach legs and sides to header / footer. I was contemplating using the Domino connectors...

Hi I’ve had a brief search through previous posts and a scour on YT but I’m always eager to get some ‘real world’ experience and advice as it were! Im moving to a new house that has a garage which I’m eager to set up as my workshop and would love to get dust extraction set up as one of the...

Morning (almost!) Just looking for peoples experience with using gas struts when building storage beds. I'm aware that there are plenty of 'ottoman bed' fixings that are supposedly easier to mount however they also seem to have a larger number of moving parts and I'm not sure I can see the...

Having difficulty deciding between purchasing the Peanut 2 Full or the revised Mini Jig. I've watched all the videos on YT from both Peter Millard and IF and I can't find a 'comparison' one? Has anyone got or used both? Which is quickest & easiest to use? For reference I make furniture (but also...

Hi all I’ve reached a point where I’m struggling to work in the room in my house I have designated as workshop space. So now I’m planning how I can move it into the garden but I could really do with some help and / or advice please. Firstly cost. I’m on a super limited budget. What’s the...

Bit disappointing to post a negative thread but I didn’t want anyone else to lose out on time / money. Recently bought a biscuit jointer from Rutlands as just needed something to throw together boards and quick joints, ordered from Rutlands as seemed to have good reviews and £100 so not too bad...

Hi I’ve been (slowly) expanding my workshop and now am in need of an extractor that I will (eventually) set up as part of a whole ‘shop’ system. I want to be able to use the thicknesser / planer without having to drag it outside and in general I just need something effective & efficient. I’ve...