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hi all, i wanted to see what my design would look like with the legs as they were in the orginal drawing. so made a minature one. parts after being waxed the finished table :-) ( its approx 4" high ) so, as i will need to redo the full size one, i think i'll do it like this one, as i think...

Hi all, while i had some spare time today, i thought i would have a quick go at a Dice (or should that be Die) start off with a blank square. made a quick jig from some scrap wood used a 9mm drill bit, just pressing the angled end of the drill bit into the wood after drilling a bit of...

Hi all, Finally got started last night, its a right pain when work gets in the way :-) My Breif: design and build a corner table to display some decorative candles. Materials: 2.5" x 3/4 Pine. Here goes: initial design sketch After cutting to rough length, clamping up the top (right)...

Hi all, I've found this ( click here for description ) I realise that its cheap, £68.50, likely not very accurate, hasnt got cast iron bed, etc... however, as i've never used one, i was thinking that its cheap enough to 'play' with and learn before splashing out on a real one. or should i...

Hi all, Having been in the workshop most of today, i really need a dust extractor. but which one ? i would ideally like to spend under £200, could possibly squeeze a bit more, but not much. although i will be connecting it to a few machines, bandsaw, router table, table saw, sander, chop...

Hi all, I am planning on doing some more boxes, practice makes perfect :) where do you get the nice hinges / fastners / latches from ? The ones i used for the last one came from b&q and wilkinsons ! i did find some, but they were very expensive :( i.e. like this Edit: just got 3 sets of...

Heres where i play... :-) i am planning on building a unit along the right wall to stand the sander/drill press and router table on, that will likely be what i do next. the small cupboard with door at the end is a bedside cabinet that is waiting for a top. -- Paul

here is my first attempt at a jewellry box. its not perfect, was built from some 6mm plywood and some scaps of 2x1 i had. [/img] the inside of the lid and the partition bits were going to be covered in felt as well, but i ran out :-) -- Paul

i have found this http://www.screwfix.com/prods/77322/Pow ... 0V#reviews i have read that if you buy a cheap band saw, first thing you do is change the blade, which will improve the quality of cut. any comments on the brand ? The reviews on the site are one good and one bad, good says...

Just thought i would say hello. I found this site while searching for plans and advice on different things. i have found it most useful. Seems very friendly on here, which is always good i am only a hobbyist, making small things mainly, biggest so far was a coffee table for the front room...