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Has anyone in the forum constructed a Murphy style bed at any point? Getting hold of plans seems easy enough but I would like to source the hardware in the UK if possible. Cheers The Wiz

Can anyone advise me how to create a limed oak finish? I have a kitchen in limed oak that requires renovation. I don't want to change the carcases but would like to replace the doors. I am planning on using oak veneered MDF or ply with a solid wood frame to create the new doors but need to...

Does anyone on the forum own the cast iron Fox table saw available from Rutlands? I have searched the forum but can't find any review and it strikes me that you get a lot of saw for your money. My budget won't stretch to an Xcalibur, Sheppach or Jet so I would like to know if other members...

I have used polyurethane glue for the construction of a garden bench and would like to know the best way of cleaning up the joints after the glue has foamed out. I have pared the bulk of the glue off with a sharp chisel but am still left with a few marks. Can anyone recommend a good way of...

I am in the process of building some garden furniture out of Cedar and have a slight problem. I have had to biscuit joint a couple of pieces to form a contoured back rest and have been left with a small gap between the two pieces. Can anyone offer any advice on the best way to fill this gap as...

Would someone mind advising me how to get feather free cuts with my dewalt 712 mitre saw? I was under the impression that the blade supplied is pretty good after reading reviews but I don't seem to be able to cross cut anything without tear out. Is a new blade on the cards or have I got the...

Hi folks This may have been covered already and, if so, sorrry for the repeat. I have a budget of around £300 and would like to buy a dust extractor that will be suitable for plumbing in to my table saw, planer/thicknesser but must also be capable of fine dust extraction from my portable...

I recently took deliver of my £34 Ferm biscuit jointer, bargain! :lol: However, I am not sure of the correct depth of cut for a particular biscuit. There is a preset depth gauge on the tool but the number 10 cuts seem very deep to me. Can anyone advise on the correct depth of cut and views...

Hi all, Wasn't sure what heading to put this under but I'll try here. I have been using my garage as a workshop now for approx six months, new to woodworking you see. The bug has really got me but I am repeatedly suffering from the problems created by an uneven workshop floor. I have decided...

All I have received a request from my in laws for a garden bench. I have located a suitable plan that, at this stage, I think I can follow but would like some advise on the selection of timber. :? I am without doubt a novice woodworker so require something tolerant of my skills but also...

I am well on the way with the construction of a large dollshouse from birch ply, some of which I need to finish with paint. In some cases this will be enamel and emulsion in others. What would be the forums view on the best method for sealing the timber? I need to completely hide the grain in...

I am about to invest in the first of my woodworking machines and am unsure if I should purchase a combination machine such as the Tekna 156 or to opt for separates :? . My immediate requirement is for a table saw and routing table. I have a budget in the region of £700 which would buy me the 6...