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    Dewalt DW621L - DW621K - Whats the difference?

    ..... other than one has an L after the number and one a K??? I bought what I thought was a DW621K online but the L version arrived, Im wondering if I have been shafted or are they the same?
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    Kreg PSR 200 Benchtop Router table - Can I modify??

    Hi, Im considering purchasing the Kreg PRS2000 Benchtop router table as it is compact but I may wish to go to a bigger table / homemade table at a later date. My question is whether I can take the plate out and fit to a home made table - is it a good spec or would I need to buy a seperate...
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    Kreg Router Table - Alternatives?

    Hi, Im considering purchasing the Kreg PRS2000 Benchtop router table as it is compact but I may wish to go to a bigger table / homemade table at a later date. My question is whether I can take the plate out and fit to a home made table - is it a good spec or would I need to buy a seperate...
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    Good magazines / Books

    Hi, as someone just getting into woodwork I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good uk magazine or book. Up to now I have just done what I would term constructional joinery lol, building a deck/roof on garage/stud walls etc. I have some basic tools - Dewalt drill/mitre saw/pillar drill...
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    Brand New Dewalt 331K 110v Jigsaw - Trade for router or othe

    I have a brand new unused Dewalt DW 331K 110v Jigsaw that was bought as a present, however I have a cordless Dewalt jigsaw that I prefer. Im in the market for a 1/2" router / table saw / impact Driver / Planer Thicknesser so maybe there is a possible swap on offer??? Just a thought, otherwise I...
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    Drive Gates - Motice and Tenon Joints

    Hi, Im back asking for more advice, hopefully as usual someone will be kind enough to point me in the right direction. I have been looking at making a set of driveway gates, the gap is approx 8' wide, I am looking to make 2 x 4' wide by 5' high gates, either in redwood or if I can find a...
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    Deck oil / treatments for Yellow Balau????

    Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a deck oil or treatment to prevent yellow balau losing its colour, going silver. I realise the wood does not need treatment to prevent it rotting etc but it loses its colour untreated, I want to retain that caramel colour it has when new or when wet but...
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    Cutting out for Newell post in Balau - best way????

    Hi, I am coming to the end of building a deck in Yellow Balau, the newell posts are to be bolted to the outside of the deck frame. The handrail is in an L shape so on one side the post will attach at the ends of the deck boards and at the other side the will go against one run (length ways) of...
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    Bench Drills

    Hi, Im looking to purchase a bench drill, limited budget. I noticed these 3 drills... 1. Titan (from Screwfix) - 16mm drill / 500w motor / 50mm drill depth - £49 2. Scheppach 300w Radial Arm Drill, 13mm chuck - £150 3. Fox 33" Bench Drill With Laser, 16mm chuck, 500w - £150 Any others...
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    Has anyone manufactured their own French Doors?

    Just wondered if anyone had made a set of French doors and if so could advise if it is a difficult project and what machinery Im likely to need? Thanks for any help offered
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    WoodRat or Router table?

    I am in the market for some tools, Im setting up a small workshop to undertake some projects in my spare time. I need a router and router table, while researching options I noticed the Woodrat... Im not sure how this compares to a standard router table? Any advice appreciated
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    Could you recommend a router + Table???? Triton Work Centre?

    Im looking for a router and router table, I will use it for general joinery/building and to construct driveway gates etc. Had a look around but to be honest not sure what I should be going for - 1/4" or 1/2"..... more power the better? Trend/Dewalt/Hitachi/Makita/Triton????? The Triton...
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    Hardwood / Wood Supplers?

    Hi, i'm considering manufacturing my own hardwood driveway gates but have a number of questions, some of which I shall ask for advice in this message, some possibly in other posts. I would really appreciate any advice as you all seem pretty advanced judging by the project pics I have been...
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