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    Kinda spire nut to go over ply?

    Is there a captive nut for a ply edge please. existing holes are too close to the edge for the screw in or spiked tap in type. I’m imagining something like the ones that go over sheet steel. It’s for something in a camper that once fitted is difficult to access the rear. The best idea I...
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    Cupped table top, what to do

    Hi we have this old kitchen table we like but some of the top has cupped, what could I do please?. We like the tops patina but guess we might lose that in a repairs Thank you
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    router template for badges ?

    Someone has asked me as a favour if I would make some smallish plywood badges, design a bit like a simpler version of the VW badge. Could I do that with a router and template please?
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    Wanted Low angle block plane

    Anyone upgrading and selling a decent low angle block plane please, Quangshen are not in stock and some of the others are out of my price range when new.
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    Which extractor to keep

    Recent lockdown project was to empty my workshop out and paint the dusty floor. Trying to decide what to put back. I have two extractors a Record RSDe1 and an old Scheppach with a bag. (it looks like this one -> Scheppach dust extractor | eBay . Which one do I keep please? (or sell both...
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    Sealer for Shou Sugi Ban

    Hi Folks, I fancy having a stab at Shou Sugi Ban and charring a scaffold board shelf for indoors. What would be a good product to seal the wood and enhance the grain after charring please? Rgds
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    Source of single lip & spur drill bits?

    Hi, A friend is need of a quantity of one size of lip and spur drill bits. Where can she get them without buying a set please? Cheers
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    Before the storm - tarpaulin glue ???

    Hopefully my weather beaten marquee will survive this latest coming storm. Has anyone ever found an effective glue for repairing tarpaulins, I've tried all sorts and never been satisfied with the results. Handy tip though is I did find an excellent eyelet tool, screw down die as opposed to the...
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    OSB for cabinet, can you neatly joint this stuff?

    Hi, I was toying with using varnished osb to build some visible meter boxes, anyone have any experience of making something decent out of this stuff. I've seen some apparently well made items on the web. I wonder how they jointed it. Some were mitred, it must be a puppy to avoid breakout. Rgds
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    Any creative ideas for boxing in meters ???

    Hi, I've converted a dank old cellar to a nice bright room but have some ugly meters, cables and pipe on the stairwell. Need to box them in but I'm a bit blank on ideas. I'll probably sell the place so not looking to spend a fortune but its a nice place with character in a trendy area...
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    Is this strange top stair tread idea daft ?

    Hi, I'm tanking a cellar so the old wooden stairs have to come out. I'd like to resolve the lack of headroom as you get halfway down. My idea was to drop the whole staircase on refit one flight (210mm) and cut a step into the ground floor corridor in front of the access door. I also thought...
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    Which oscillating multi tool

    Time to treat myself to a multi tool. Some years ago I used a Fein with quick release blade (by a lever). It was good. There's been some development since then with various starlock blades. Any tips on buying please, I'm not full time work but like good quality tools. Cordless is always nice...
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    Dismantling cascamite (?) on old stairs

    Hi, I have some old softwood stairs I'd like to dismantle and reuse. The wedges are well and truly glued and stuck fast. I know the stairs are at least 40 years old. I'm guessing it's cascamite. I tried a hot air gun without success. Any ideas please? (The stairs are in a basement I'm having...
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    Ercol Table top, stripping and refinishing

    Hi, I have a blond Ercol drop leaf table and the top has various stains and bare spots. Whats the best way to strip and refinish close to the original look please. I did search here but couldn't find anything conclusive. I guess its cellulose laquer? rgds
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    Where to get snug plugs in bulk?

    Is there anywhere I can get the snug plug type plugs ready made, I need about 1500 for a teak deck. I got some samples from Robbins and they were too tapered for my liking. If not any tips on doing that many please? Rgds
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    7/16 counterbore ??

    Anyone know where I can buy a 7/16 countersunk counterbore please? Its to open up lots of exiting 10mm counter bored holes some of which are a a bit raggedy around the edges. So countersink will be better for following the existing hole. 12mm will just look too big. I can get the veritas snug...
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    How to remove snapped bronze screws ??? (in a hole)

    Hi, I need to remove a large number of snapped off silicon bronze screws in a teak deck on a wooden boat. Anyone have any tips that might help. The screws are 10g x 2 inch and snapped approximately at the top of the thread. They are in a 10mm plug hole. I have heard of unscrew ums which may...
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    Help - Removing thin deck plugs and stubborn screws

    I am working on a 60 foot classic boat de and re caulking the teak deck. The job now is to remove all (over 1000) the 10mm plugs and screws, re counterbore and replace the screws and plugs. The reason for removing is where the deck has worn, some of the screws are showing, and many of the...
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    fink truss loft conversion - must be an easier way ??

    Hi, I've been getting shocked by builders quotes to get some work done on our 70's bungalow. I'm no builder but can handle a bit of wood, I've trained as a wooden boat builder and repair boats now for a living. So there must be an easy way to convert my loft, can anyone help. Most of the...
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    Birdmouth - keeping scarf parallel each side of a pole?

    Need to do what I call a birdsmouth joint repair on the bottom of a small mast, ie two 12:1 scarfs on opposite sides meeting on a flat joint in the square section at the bottom. i.e. the damaged and rotten square section (80 x 80mm) at the bottom of the mast will be cut off and renewed in two...
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