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I've been experimenting with my Makita 1/4" router device (it's actually called a "Trimmer" on the box rather than a "Router", which is interesting). I have a Wealden 1/4" shank bit (T5887 on this page) for cutting "just grooves" for AQ21 weatherseal. My understanding is that the idea here is...

Renovating 1930s house. The hinges of the windows (all original) are screwed on with a particular type of very narrow slot slotted screw. The slot is also very shallow! Scratching my head about what screwdrivers the 1930s carpenters may have used. So I'm trying to a) understand how to specify...

I have a reasonable corded power drill. It has a hammer action but it doesn't act as a screwdriver in any way. I have no need for cordless technology: I hate having to manage batteries, battery lifetime, battery rating and charge all the time. Plug in (to socket) and go is what I want. The...

NB I am in the UK. The situation could be significantly different in other countries. I currently want to build some simple bookcases. I loathe MDF and want to make these from solid wood. Many years ago I tried to do that: I bought some Parana Pine. This appears to have been about the worst...

I live in a 1930s house in the UK with all the original windows (single glazed). All the windows are wooden casements (although a few are "faux casements": they look like the real opening casements next to them, but in fact don't open). I'm planning to replace all panes with vacuum-glazing (a...