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Hi I was wondering whether anyone has added a laser to their cnc? I've got a small bench top cnc from ooznest that I no longer use since I got my large machine and was thinking about switching it from a router to a laser but haven't a clue where to start. Any advice on which laser, power etc for...

I watched plenty of YouTube videos when I first started out, then had a play around with some of the free software like easel. Once I had an idea of the basics I built a small machine from scraps, just to see if I could go from idea to design to then actually cutting. Have a mess around with...

Thanks I can't reuse the old one as its knackered & its pine (new stairs are to be oak). I was kind of hoping there was a max so I don't have to find & machine up a 6.5m length of oak!

Hi Does anyone know whether there is a maximum uninterrupted run for stair handrails? I've just measured up to replace an old staircase that currently has a handrail around 6.5m long and I'm thinking I may need to add an extra newel halfway up but can't seem to find any regs regarding max...

Hi all Does anyone know whether lift up door fittings are available (like these http://www.locksonline.com/acatalog/lif ... -8416.html) but which fix to the underside of the top of the unit rather than the sides? I need something similar for a corner kitchen unit with the front on a 30 odd...

I'll be using standard blum hinges as the customer likes the idea of them not being visible. Thanks for the pics Brad, makes it a lot clearer. Are these the kind of sliders you use? http://www.woodfit.com/product_info.php ... sm+-+Brown Also, I take it you add the thickness of the hinge to the...

Hi Jason I agree about the single frame for a run of units, and the dishwasher frame/door seems straight forward enough. I can seem to get my head around the fridge one though. Whatever way it's done, either by fixing the frame to the door or just the door to the fridge, will it not catch on...

Thanks for the quick replies! Paul, there will be a dishwasher and tall fridge housed in one side of a double lader unit. Do you keep your frames flush with the inside of the units? Cheers russ

Hi all Just as I was about to start a kitchen the clients decided they want framed units with inset doors instead of lay on doors. It's been a few years since I've done one and was wondering if anyone has any tips on the best way to do the doors/frames on the integrated appliances? Would you do...

Nice one. Similar here, a bit of shouting and a threat to go direct to the client and £2k in cash suddenly appeared followed by a bank transfer for the rest! Thing is it was the second time in 2 months it's happened, gave them the benefit 1st time as I know these things happen but, like...

Sorry to hear that, I'm in a similar situation myself at the moment. I'm owed £5.5k by a construction firm after their cheque bounced. They promised a bank transfer today but didn't do it. Been ignoring my calls and when I finally managed to get hold of them they say they can't pay because...

Not really sawdust, I've got a few people who take that for their horses. It's more for off cuts and general waste. Some times people want the off cuts for burning, which is fine as it helps me, but most also want them cutting up small and bagged up so id rather just skip them. The problem with...

Hi I was just wondering how everyone disposes of their waste. I've got a workshop on a farm and used to be able to burn all mine, but since the owner has stopped all fires i'm struggling to get rid of it. At the moment I'm hiring a skip every 6/7 weeks to have a clear out but it means keeping...

I personally think you should keep things as simple as possible in the beginning. Forget registering companies, VAT etc and concentrate on making contacts and getting work. When I went it alone about 6 years ago I just registered myself as a sole trader. Do you think you can make a decent...

Where abouts in Manchester are you? I sometimes use Arnold Lavers in Cadishead, they stock quite a large selection of soft and hardwoods aswell a veneered boards

Thanks everyone It seemed to run ok until I started feeding timber through but think I've managed to sort it now (a bit of a pain but hopefully will stay put). Dan, the one in your link was the one I was after but picked mine up for less than half it's original price and it's only 2 months old...

Hi all Has anyone got a Jet drum sander? I've just got the 16-32 and think it's a great little machine but I'm having a bit of trouble with the tracking of the feed belt, seems ok until timber is fed through then it moves of to the left. Anyone got/had the same problem? Cheers Russ