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Hi guys, Approximately how much is an average price for sawn iroko? ie how much would you expect to pay per cubic foot? Sizes approx 30x150x1000mm and 75x75x1000mm (don't know if dimensions make much difference to price) Thanks, Dan

Hi guys, I need some help :) I want to fit a high security lock on my 'shop and I don't want to have half a dozen bolts and padlocks stuck all over the door. What I was planning to use was a five point lock for a timber door like this one - central lock, 2 hooks, 2 shoot bolts. My issue is that...

[Warning-gloat ahead] Well, it is with some trepidation I present my new lathe kit - once I've worked out how to assemble it I shall have to venture into the world of spinny things proper :shock: I think the first piece might have to go to SWMBO - she had to go on a day trip just to collect...

I picked up a Swiss Elu MOF96 (original version, not E) yesterday and I've read about replacing the bearings here, but I don't really know if I need to - the shaft seems to turn reasonably freely and I can't feel any play but the noise of the router does change as it slows down. Its quite loud...

I'm not sure if this really counts as a project, but it was fun anyhow :D olly asked how I got on in tool reviews so I thought I'd post a few pics Apologies for poor quality - taken on my iphone and my hall is no photo studio :lol: I bought a Makita LS1013 (fantastic machine), but the price...

Hi guys, I have a Leigh dovetail jig I plan to give my brother, who is hopefully starting a carpentry apprenticeship soon. The jig is not too much use on its own so I'm looking for a 1/4" or 8mm router. I can't afford to spend 80 notes on a new T4 or similar, so I was wondering if anyone has...

I purchased some new untreated sleepers from uksleepers recently, including five chestnut sleepers. Three of these are fine, but 2 are riddled with woodworm. Is this common? Should I expect this or demand my money back, or what? I'm not really sure what to do with them! The oak seems fine - just...

Hi guys, My little brother wants to be a joiner/carpenter and is planning to start a course in Cambridge this autumn after gcses. As part of this course he needs an apprenticeship and he has been pointed in the direction of a builders firm who do these. I just wonder if that route will give him...

Hi, After the recent bash that featured some very nice planes indeed, I was inspired to drag a few planes out of the back of my dads shed: As you can see, they haven't been polished for a little while! :D The largest is a Bedrock 607, the middle a Bedrock 605 1/2, the smaller is a "No. 10"...

Hiya guys, I'm having a bit of a panic here! I had a moment of madness late saturday night and decided to have a flutter on the e-bay..... I remember when I asked about getting another band-saw that Startrites were highly commended. Saw a 24" throat one up for grabs, single phase, good working...

Hiya, I'm new here so please be nice :P I'm thinking of buying a new and fairly budget priced bandsaw for home use. I bought the cheapest Axminster one (AWSBS2) for £130 in 2008 and it was rather disappointing. So now I'm thinking of upgrading and the slightly more expensive Axminsters do look...