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I have been trying my hand at using a hand scraper. I am in the process of finishing the top and doors to an American White Oak cabinet and thought I would have a go at scraping to a finish. In the past I would have used a sander and suffered the noise, but this way is quieter which means I...

My latest job is the restoration of a Victorian chiffonier. The key to the cupboard door is missing, could I replace it. No problem there but when I removed the lock from the door the latch ( the bit that comes out when you turn the key!!) is missing. As the lock has VR (Victoria Regina)...

Advice required. A person (I use the term loosely) has written on a neighbour's modern oak table with a ball point pen. They have asked me I could repair the damage. The supplier of the table has told them it is finished in "shellac lacquer". fortunately the table is made up of blocks of oak...

Hi All I have large project to glue up, 46 mortice and tenon joints to assemble all at the same time. My question is what is the best long open glue to use, Titebond Original or Casecamite?

I'm looking to replace my woodworking vice. What make/type and size should I be looking for?

I have been asked if I would give a beech dining table some TLC. There are number of scratches and dents in the finish. Can anyone help with the stripping of, what I believe to be, a sprayed acrylic/cellulose finish? Will Nitormores (or its equivalent) do the job or do I need something...

Is the Makita 18v combi drill being offered by Screwfix at £80, a saving of £120!!, worth having? John

I have just bought (for pennies) a second-hand spokeshave and after cleaning it up flattening the back of the blade ground a 25deg. cutting angle, do I need a honed angle? John

I am in the process of insulating my new shed with polystyrene and hardboard. My question is; do I also put a plastic membrane on and should it go between the polystyrene and outer wooden wall or between hardboard? John

I have just taken delivery of a wooden shed. The wood has been treated, but obviously over time this will need re-treating. Question is what do the Forum recommend, and how often? Merry Christmas to all John

I have seen, in a number of American box making books, pictures of a glue dispenser being used. It has a concertina type hand pump action with a hypodermic needle. Does anyone know if these are available in the UK? John

This question has probably been asked, and answered, many times before but here goes. An church architect friend of mine has asked what type of finish to use on new oak inside the church he is currently working on. He has recommended Danish Oil, Teak Oil, etc. in the past, but feels that the...

I have been offered a Dwalt DW1251 radial arm saw. Does anyone know anything about it? Also info on an Elu radial arm saw please. John

Just joined the Forum and thought I would start off with a request. I would like to improve my French polishing by going on a dedicated course. Can anyone reccommend a course local (say 50 miles) to Bedfordshire?