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I have used heat to glue on edge banding for years. No problems, but every now and again it bubbles up where the glue hasn’t quite grabbed. This is especially noticeable when you paint. I have also made my own edge banding, glued and clamped, much more reliable results if a little more work...

Hi one and all. I am looking for a big ring latch for some big Oak garden gates. Ideally a smooth (not twisted) ring of about 100mm across. Tried all the usual suspects, but alas nothing. Any suggestions where I might find such a thing? See attached (if it works) Cheers Graeme

Has anyone heard of Rubino wood filler, I was given a tube by a guy who layed some oak flooring for us a couple of years ago and its great for small filling jobs like nail holes and the like. It comes in a small tube and a little goes a long way. But there is not much left in the tube, does...

The latest offer from Rutlands, I can not believe that they would email this to me, or may be I missed the joke! 25 Note - Xylophone Kit - Free Delivery!

Hi one and all, Happy New Year!!! I have been thinking about making some planters for myself, recreational carpentry, instead of doing eveything for everyone else. I got to thinking about wood and thought I would throw the subject open to the collective knowledge and guidance. Any suggestions...

Does anyone have any good ideas about how to accommodated T hinges and architrave? May be there is a proper way that I haven't learnt yet. The common ways seem to be start and stop the architrave, but that looks not so good especially when the T part of the hinge is not as wide as the...

Has anyone used Aquamac 63 Weather Seal from Ternd/Axminster? I am looking for something that I can cut into the new frame that I am making that will work well and look good. Not sure about the White or Bronze colour on the Trend/Axminster one.

Hi, Does anyone have any experience of using Osmo on exterior oak doors. I would like to use it on a new oak door and frame I am making for somebody. The door gets a good bit of sunshine, a bit protected from the rain. Looking on Osmo's web site there four that they recommend for exterior use...

Hi All, I would appreciate some advise on a project that may come up. The client wants a nice new oak FLB front door, no probs there. Its an old property and the existing pine door frame is serviceable but not pretty. I had intended to make a new oak frame to match and fit in place...

I have a client who's asked me to change the door frame on her ancient garage so that the ledged and braced doors fold fully back and she can get her car in and out. Simple job, not much hassle. But, her "architect" has advised her to use "Sutherland Hinges", I have googled I have looked in my...

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/98975/Fixings/Construction/Plastic-Shims-Assorted-Pack-of-200?cm_re=SEARCHPROMO-_-SHIM-_-98975 I am sure many of you will have come across these before, but I have just been laying a floor for someone and came across them at Screwfix, and I have to say they are...

Hi Any thoughts on products suitable for finishing a new pine floor in a gallery. Looking for something tough and quick drying and not too complex to apply would be an advantage. As well as a heavy foot fall, one end of the premises (through the open doors) gets quite a lot of sun during the...

Hi, Apologies if this has come up before, but I did search and nothing has come up that seem to fit the bill. I am lucky enough to have a spray room 15'x9'x12'H attached to my unit. I have been using it for over a year for most of the projects I work on e.g. doors, built-ins, bookshelves and...

Hi chaps, Can anyone please direct me to a good quality set of lip and spur wood drills. My old set had a good range from 13mm down to 2mm with many .5mm increments. But I have broken a few now and I have used them a lot so could probably get a refresh. I did buy a cheap set from Axminster...

I am sure this has come up before, so apologies if I am covering old ground. I have a 'friend' who wants me to put a softwood floor down in his shop/gallery. (I should say no and run like hell, but he is a nice guy and the alternative chap has had issues!). The floor (5M x 15M) is good solid...

I am reading with interest various snippets about the domino system and want (if I am honest) to justify the purchase of this tool. I do lots of face frame, some more chunky frames, doors (large and small), carcassing and even few actual real wood commissions. 8) So (in my head) my questions...

I have some wardrobe doors and face frame to finish for a client. The oak will have a light application of dark oak stain to bring out the grain pattern, but then they want a silky smooth finish. I spray quite a lot of varnish finishes, but don't have much experience of other techniques. To...