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Hey all, its been a while but thought would show you a big old garden dining table and bench set that I made and installed just after Xmas. Bit of WIP as well :D Take some nice green oak Make a wee jig to route the rebate for the metal plate (nice PC router from American ebay works a...

Have had a search and could not really get an answer. What is the purpose of a fixed based router versus the usual plunge type? I ask as will be in US in next few weeks and some purchases are likely to be on the cards and well I am at a loss to understand the difference. There seems to be...

I subscribe to WOOD magazine via a friend in the US. I just got the last 2 issues and with it my renewal. They are offering a buy one get one free deal. So if any of the US members wants a years free subscription send your name and address via PM so can fill in the form and get it all...

Hello helpful people, been very quiet at my end as too many conflicting priorities to be getting much made so no postings but have been watching what you been up to ;-) Am temporarily moving my workshop and need some advice. I will be storing it in a unit that has no electricity...

hey guys, been a bit quiet of late as been away and working on various items for an art installation that I had to undertake. Here are some of the wood related items...... Brick wall - made from brick slips/tiles on an MDF and CLS frame (wall splits into three 8 feet x 2 feet panels for...

On a roll with posts tonight so thought you might like to look at my new space. I had been working out of a single garage in my back yard which meant I could really only work in good weather as I had to take much of my equipment out of the garage before I could even get into it let alone work...

I had made an entertainment unit for friend in "the style of Lombok" as this is what he likes. His swish flat is fitted out in a lot of this dark wood Lombok furniture and he wanted hidden shelves for his bedroom. Started with some recycled wood which I sanded down just with 40 grit on the...

My first WIP post, I think from my lurking you guys like details and phots so here goes..... Good friends have moved to a new place and were going to BURN what I guess would have been a bespoke/custom made and installed mahogany open tread staircase (circa 70's). Not sure if it is true or not...

Hello all, been lurking around here for a while picking up tips and hints with regards to many things particularly since I took on a new workshop just before Xmas so thought it was about time to come out of the closet and say hello. I have been playing with making furniture in my spare time for...