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Hi guys, I've never posted in this section before, but I'm slowly being converted to the idea of scrolling. So along with many other people I assume, I have been looking into buying a scroll saw, and along with everyone else I am facing the inevitable question of which to buy within an...

So I started working in a new workshop 3 weeks ago, which uses mainly the small bagged extractors on large machinery and nothing on portable tools, except sanders which use they're supplied dust cartridges. After my second week I started itching dramatically on any exposed skin. I duly went to...

Well some good news, I got offered an interview today. I have to take a skills test, comprising of a set of handout blind dovetails, with the face veneered, including a small marquetry panel. Looks like I'll be cutting a lot of dovetails over the next 6 days.

Hi folks, I need a dark veneer to create some pinstripes in a laminate of timbers, I have loads of quarter sawn oak and a little tulipwood veneers in the right sizes and was wondering if its possible to darken either type successfully. The trouble is I can't dye the veneer because I brad to...

Hi all, I've been commissioned to make a box to hold a bubble tube for a little girl, who has few health problems. The box will be made from 18mm MRMDF and the top is to be made in two halves to hinge outwards, with the bubble tube coming up through the center. The tops will each be 600 wide...

Hi all, For quite some time I've wanted to have a go at making a few tools, but not sure where to start with the metal work side so I figured as we have this section now I'd ask and see if anyone is able to advise me. I only have very basic metal working tools (hacksaw, files, angle grinder...

A while back we had a thread discussing new forum sections, well I think I've come up with one. A permissions board. We could post ideas for any thread we might like to start and get permission to run it, this way maybe just maybe Noel might leave a thread open long enough for someone to post...

Hi all, On Friday I was made redundant from my work, and so find myself looking for work again. Whilst searching for work I am thinking of working for myself, and although I'm sure of my ability, I am unsure how best to market myself. Does anyone have any advice as to how I could/should go...

So recently I bought some metal powders and resin off the forum, and want to try them out. The thing is I'm not sure how to mix the powders in, the resin states equal parts resin to hardener but how much metal do I add? ~Nil carborundum illegitemi~

In the next 18 months I want to become self employed as a cabinet maker, I know about the costs of insurance, units and the like. But what I am unsure about is the best way to market myself to get work, so what I'm asking is for all you whom already took the leap, how did you go about getting...

Hi all, I just finished reading 'The Anarchists Tool chest' which I have to say is an awesome book, and I would happily recommend it to anyone with a vague interest in using hand-tools over power. So as I really enjoyed Schwarz's style of writing thought I'd get another to read, but looking I...

Joined 2 sheds side by side? My workshop/shed is only 8 x 6 and I want to increase its size I thought about buying a new shed but for the price I'd only gain a couple if feet either side so I thought maybe another the same size would give me a respectable 12 x 8, I'd need to address the roof...

I've been trying to buy a toothing plane for some time, but unfortunately every one I bid on either goes stupid expensive or I get beaten in the last second, so I thought I may have a go at making one for myself. Does anyone know of any plans available to help or have any useful info for me?

So I finished all the work on my card table build yesterday and am quite chuffed with how it turned out to be honest. A few picks below of the finished article. All comments welcome good and bad, although beware that it is a reproduction of a 1920's design, and not my own.

Well I had a weeks holiday this last week so I got on with my card table project (2 photos below of that) and my 7 year old daughter completed her first ever project. First my daughters, a picture frame in American white oak finished in Liberon finishing oil and beeswax polish. Secondly 2...

Hi all, I'm wanting to start using scotch glue more frequently but as I'm only practicing I don't want to splash out on a glue pot just yet. I've read on various sites where people have used bottle earners, rice cookers and slow coolers to do the job, and was wondering if anyone has any...

I have to veneer a small table top at home soon, at work I would use a two part resin glue and heated press and have the job done in under 20 mins. However at home I have no press or vacuum press, so I'm forced to work differently, I'm torn between methods so I wondered what others use, the 2...

What is going on? This forum used to be such a happy and pleasant place to visit, with loads of really good knowledge. Of late however it seems to be that every second post contains arguments and name calling. Come on guys and girls let's all behave like adults and get along shall we, I mean...

Hi all, I'm soon to start making a card table out of oak, with a top made from either ply or MDF veneered both sides for stability. The top surface however will require baize/felt to be applied to it and I'm not sure of the best adhesive to use. I had decided to use self adhesive baize but...

As some may have read I have just purchased a new Lie Nielsen no. 62 with a spare iron. After a little research I have discovered that the normal 3 angles for these irons is either 25, 38 and 50 degrees, so at the risk of opening a can of worms again, what can anyone recommend and more...