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    how good are Axminster rider block planes

    Hi Guys I'm looking to purchase a new block plane, and I wondered if anyone has any experience of the Rider range, as they seem to get mixed reviews. I'm thinking of the 69 1/2 (best of both worlds). or can anyone suggest a mid priced alternative. Many Thanks
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    My faith in British craftmanship restored

    Hi Guys Although I class myself as a diy-er, I appreciate quality tools, and try to buy what I consider the best I can afford. I recently decide my marking gauges had seen better days, and stumbled across the Joseph Marples Trial 1 range, for those who don't know these are based on a 70 year old...
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    Floating shelf brackets (recommendations)

    Hi Guys As the title suggests im looking to fit some floating shelves, have any of you got any recommendations or preference's on make or type of brackets to use. the shelves will be 32-35mm oak in varying lengths up to about 1.8 mtrs, im not to concerned about price as given the weight of the...
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    My Saturday bonus from kreg

    Hi Guys As the title suggests, a bonus from Kreg. I went to the Folkstone Fixings tool show today, down here in Kent and brought myself a kreg k4 master system for £89, very reasonable I thought. as many of you will know this comes with a 3" face clamp, then I spyed a 6" automax clamp on sale...
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    Filler Gel

    Hi Guys Can anyone tell me if they have used Fiddes filler gel before (mix with fine sawdust), and if its any good. My thoughts are that it could save me money rather than buying all the shades in regular fillers, and mixing and matching.
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    Reccomendations/combination square

    Hi Guys I need to buy a new/secondhand combination square, I need it to be reasonably accurate but cant afford Starret/Brown and sharp prices. Any reccomendations available.
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    Unknown hexagon measurements

    Hi Guys I need someones help if possible, I need to produce a hexagonal tabletop where the distance between opposite parallel sides measure 52 inchs , is there a formula to know what size circle to begin with, as I use the radius arc method to draw them out, my guess is that it would be 70...
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    Opinions on sip 01929 dust collector

    Hi Guys Can anyone give any advice on the sip01929 dust collector, it will only be hooked up to my router table, or other small power tools as my table saw and p/t are catered for with an axi unit. I have got the price down to about £85 - £90 online, and cant see anything else worth buying at...
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    veneering on plastic/car door panels

    Hi Guys Sounds a silly question, but i have a 97 Monterey 4x4 in mint condition with very low mileage, the only trouble is the doors have imitation walnut door inserts which on inspection are a 6mm plastic and very faded/worn, these are no longer available and in my quest to keep the car...
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    Which hardwood for internal doors

    Hi Guys I need a bit of advice swmbo wants me to make some hardwood internal doors for our humble abode, making the doors is not the problem but i dont work in hardwood very often these days, so im a bit out of touch with what is readily available. can someone give me any red/mahogany colored...
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    Cleaning waxed surfaces

    Hi Guys I have got some waxed pieces that i need to apply a revitalising coat to, can anyone suggest a cleaner to remove any built up dirt first. Regards
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    A word of praise

    Hi All Living in kent as i do i'm very close to Wood Finishes Direct, and i would just like to give them a word of praise, all the guys there are very knowledgeable and their service is first class, and i wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone. I would also like to add that apart...
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    Which worktop oil

    Hi guys I need someones advice please, ive got to finish some beech(as far as i know) worktops, you know the chopping board effect ones, i want to use an oil but im unsure which is best. Osmo Top oil, Rustins Worktop oil etc so has anyone got any first hand knowledge of these, or better...
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    Finishing an oak Mantlepiece

    Hi Guys Wonder if you can help, ive just fitted a large air dried oak mantlepiece over my fireplace, and the one who must be obeyed wants it finished rather than just letting it age, ive thought about an oil finish but have no idea how the heat will affect it, anyone have any advice on this please.
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    Setting planer knives/advice needed

    Hi Guys Bear with me as this may need some explaining, i've got an aw106pt2 p/t,but dont have a great deal of experience setting the knives.ive watched a lot of videos on this subject but something bothers me, it comes with the normal setting tool, and all being equal this sets the blades...
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    Hitachi C8FSE (Need Advice)

    Hi Guys does any own one of these, and if so what is your opinion of it, as im looking to buy one. I know the depth of cut is limited and they only bevel one way, but are they fairly accurate and reliable, also what is the noise level like Many Thanks.
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    Fireplace Mantel

    Hi Guys I have just had a new brick fireplace built in an olde world/inglenook style and intend to put a hardwood mantle across the top of it, it will only be a couple of inches thick, can anyone suggest a suitable species that wont moved to much given the heat that will rise. Regards to all
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    Mock Thatching

    Hi Guys Ive got to build three summerhouses, but would like to use a mock Thatching if possible, does anyone know firstly if this exists and if so where it can be purchased.I have seen these commercially available, ie like a very thin thatch attached normally to a plywood roof. Regards to all
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    Clear douglas fir

    Hi Guys Can anyone tell me is clear douglas fir still readily available as ive not noticed it for sale on my travels around my local timber merchants lately, if so what sort of price could i expect to pay for it, say as compared to u/sorted redwood. regards
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    Axminster TS200 table saw

    I am thinking about buying the ts 200 tablesaw, but couldnt find it listed on Axminsters website, and thought they may have discontinued it. just in case any other members need to know the saw is still available under order ref - 718641, but is not shown at present on their website. Would...
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