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Anyone know much about them? Read another review of a lever/ratchet clamp on here that was positive. Might give them a go if no one else has got their hands on some yet.

Hi guys its been a while Hope everyone is well and woody. A job has just come up requiring me to make some rather large pedestals for some console, coffee tables and aTV unit. The pedestals will likely be made out of Oak and will roughly be 450x275x275 for the coffee table and around...

Hello guys, its been a long time! I hope you are all well and busy in the shop. I have been thinking about getting a No.7 style planer and have had good experiences with LieNielsen but I see they have a regular No.7 http://www.axminster.co.uk/lie-nielsen- ... prod20384/ but also a No.7 1/2 Low...

I was thinking of using Idigbo or Sapele to make quite a large window, 8ft x 5ft. It contains 8 sashes and there is quite a lot of support etc but what are both timbers like in keeping their straightness over long lengths? Idigbo seems to be cheaper but is it as hardy as sapele for this sort...

Has anyone had any experience with this machine. Out of ten? Seeing as I just bought one for a job, be kind!! Haha! George

Hi Guys, I am in need of a little help as I am usually a furniture maker but have been asked to replace a window in a house. It wants to be basically exactly the same as the original just nice and new. It measures 8ft x 5ft and has 8 pieces of glass, which the client will provide from the old...

Hi guys, I bought a little Wadkin BFT today and am having some troubles getting the tables alligned. Basically the tables are quite wobbly even when locked and they seem to be pivotting a lot on the rod that goes through the bed to lock them in position. I figured that it could be just lots...

I have a friend who cut down a very large Tree of Heaven and I need it to make a chunky stand for a sculpture that will be outside. How does it fair outside, does it move a lot, does it discolour much etc? Got to do a quote tomorrow morning so would be great if oyu guys knew offhand :D George

Hi guys, Just bought a Rojek MSP310 from Axminster knowing it was second hand but working. Well turned out there were quite a few things wrong with it, but my main problem at the moment is having to rewire the motor. There was a separate switch at the top left of the machine (when looking at...

Just looking at buying a planer thicknesser by Whitehead. Have any of you heard of this make and is it any good?

Hi guys, Well I just sold my Wadkin saw and as I am moving need to get a ne wone to replace. What with the Rutlands 10% offer I was looking at the SIP 250mm saw and was wondering if anyone of you had it and what it is like, especially if you have the extra sliding carriage that goes with it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzh-6ZJlpoY Not sure if you have seen this but I thought it was great. Also check out the other vids such as the other amazing table top!

Basically is it worth getting the £37 blades over the £9~ blades? George

Hi all, I am making a little door for a big bit of work I am currently doing and I am after two things but don't know where to buy in the UK. 1)A hinge like the Krenov style ones, think they are called Corner pivot hinges? I can't find a good supplier. 2)A lock for the door that you simply...

Hi guys, Just about to embark upon a job where I need to cut down some 2440x1220 veneered board nice and fast and accurately. Looking to invest in a good circular or plunge saw and rail system. The thing is I want to be able to get the full 2440 length so the rail and sizes are important...

Hi all, Just found this railway sleeper and gave it a quick plain down today with the help of a friend. Beautiful heady aroma of diesel nd parafin! I was expecting to find oak under that red and white paint but was suprised to see something quite different. Its got the colour of some types...

Hi guys, Just finishing a bit of work for a cafe making some outdoor garden furniture out of green oak. A few bench's and some tables. The legs and seats are made from oak and the backs of the bench's are made from boards of cedar. My question is, the client wants to use a fairly eco friendly...

Hi guys, haven't seen you in a while! Just getting the business going now and unfortunately I accepted this little job of making a kitchen unit for where a washing machine once was and the dimensions or not your average hence why I have to make it out of melamine faced chipboard sheets...

I am thinking about buying a certain Wadkin DR bandsaw but do no know what blades it takes. It has 30" wheel with a throat of 28". Does anyone know what sort/size of blades this machine can take? Thanks, george

This is an idea I had for a table I am currently making out of Ash. The top comprises of 3 large pieces of Ash, roughly 1000x240x50 (mm) each. I found some walnut at college and was thinking of putting the strips inbetween the pieces of Ash. I know the Walnut is very stable and has been in a...