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Started off as an Axminster 100mm kit, but with some additions.. 9 full lengths at 910mm clear tube ( 2 still in the packaging Some shorter lengths, 750, 580, 500, 420 and 330 mm ( 1 off each) 6 metal blast gates, 5 are Axy, one is Dakota 4 grey waste style T connector 1 Axy T connector 3 end...

I thought I would post some pictures of my 2 man canoe. The hull is stitch and glue construction, the deck is made from cedar strips individually fitted over a temporary frame, before final fixing to the hull sides. I'm pleased how it looks and paddles, it certainly gets more attention that the...

Hi I'm looking for a bit of advice, due to unforeseen circumstances I need to put some of my woodworking gear into storage for probably 6 months. I'm particularly concerned about the cast iron surfaces going rusty. Other than a coat of light oil, are there any better treatments? Thanks in...

Hi I am looking to buy a decent sander and am considering mainly the Festool Rotex 150, but the price is putting me off. I also note that the Mirka DEROS gets good reviews, has anyone tested both? Does anyone know of any deals on either of the above at present? Thanks Mark

Hi I thought I would add a conclusion to a couple of topics which I started some time ago building-pentagon-shaped-building-frames-t88874.html lots-of-cladding-which-nail-gun-nails-t96410.html I have added some pictures of the nearly finished article, I’m really pleased with it, it took an...

Hi I have around 500lm of cladding to install. Is 12 mm thick, going onto softwood joists. Ideally I was looking to get a pneumatic nailer like Axminster: http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ai ... ler-953415 However I want to use stainless T nails 30 mm long or so, and Axminster don't...

Hi I am looking for some advice. I am about to start building a new Summerhouse/Glamping pod. The design is basically a pentagon shape - approx. 3 m wide at the base, 4 m wide in the middle and approx. 3 m high. I will need 10 fames to make a 5.4m long pod. I was planning on using 6" x 2" for...

Hi I am looking at purchasing a new bandsaw. 2 of the saws I am considering are the Axminster SBT 4300 and the Itech BS431 , which as far as I can tell looks identical. Has anyone seen both, is there any difference? Or if you had £1000 to buy a new bandsaw what would you go for, a Record...

Hi All I thought I would post a picture of one of the projects I have been working on for a while, as without the help of some of the people on here I would not have got such a good result. Plan was to make a series of boxes from MDF, with minimum waste from each sheet, which can then be...

Hi I am about to start a simple project to build some open boxes from MDF. I don't really want to drill and screw them to hold them together as I don't want the joint to show, so was looking for a biscuit jointer. However I am bewildered by the range. I know you generally get what you pay for...

Hi Firstly I would like to than the regular contributers to this forum - you provide great inspiration for the projects/builds etc, as well as tips and advice. So after much thought I have finally decided that its time for the workmate to be put away and build a proper bench. My intention is...

Hi I was wondering if someone could help. I have just purchased some lights and the part which fits to the ceiling doesn't allow for connection without making a big hole in the ceiling for the connector, which I would prefer not to do. I am therefore looking for someone to turn 5 spacers 85 -...

Hi We are in the process of having the front outside wall of our house replaced. Rather than continue with the oldy worldy oak frame we have decided to go "New England" and have painted weatherboard as the final finish. We have commissioned a local supplier to plane up a profile for us, and...

Hi All I am in the final stages of my workshop build, and will hopefully have the electrics checked and connected up tomorrow (!). The next stage is to put in the dust extraction system. I have purchased a Record DX5000 extractor off the bay and was looking for some ideas to connect it to a...

Hi I was wondering if anyone had any of the following parts knocking around in their workshop which they no longer require for a SIP 01332 table saw. - Extension Table (s) - Fence/guide assembly - Sliding table If you do and want to sell, please can you PM me. Good price paid, and happy to...