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Hi all, I'm having real difficuly folding brass angle (3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8) over to make saw backs. The first two attempts the brass ruptured and is now unusable. I have one piece left that I don't want to ruin. I've contacted a few metal fabricators who say the brass is too thick, but I...

Hi all, Its been a long while since I've posted. Something seems to have been happening to me - by brow seems to be recessing, I've resorted to grunting and despite balding my beard seems to be growing wildly. It all started a while back when I was stalking car boots to find a few hand...

Hi all, after years of putting up with a flimsy hacksaw mine has finally given up the ghost. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a really good hacksaw / blades? Thanks, Jim.

Have spent the day building a prototype go kart from scrap wood ready to build a flashier model. Nice bit of fun for a Friday off work! Will try to do a WiP for mark 2.

Great haul for £16! Left to right: 2 x spirit levels wooden handled clamp square file chisel bradawl screwdriver saw set 10" 11tpi dovetail saw - reads 'Ward Sheffield' on the handle 20" 9tpi hand (?) saw - Spear and Jackson 'Spearior' - what is the dowel coming out of the top of the handle...

It has been a good Friday! Just finished my first Oak mallet and Oak and Spalted Sycamoremarking guage based on the following: http://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2 ... ing-gauge/

Hi all, I have a Scheppach Decoflex which has served me for two years without a problem. However, earlier today it developed a nasty vibration, almost chattering sound which has made it unusable - not only is it realy loud, the blades will no longer hold. I've tried taking it apart but just...

Oh, I wish I had a table saw, My cheap-o tools just slip and gnaw. I spend my days finding lots of ways To cut straight by hand which just delays that perfect cut that will amaze. Oh, I wish I had a table saw, That perfect line I’ve learned to draw evades the blades of all my saws. Mitres too...

Hi all, I'm looking for suggestions on how to best finish some child's toys I'm making out of ply and balsa. I am looking to use lots of bright colours and would like the finish to be safe and cheap. Should I also put a varnish / lacquer over the top ?

Hi all, it's been a loooong time since I posted project (http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/christmas-t46565-15.html), but I haven't given up woodworking! Just getting my head back into some smaller projects after spending a decent amount of time learning to do some finishing work on my house...

Hi all, Further to Stevec's post from two years ago (help-clubs-groups-societies-in-cardiff-t26472.html), I'm making a call to see if I can drum up some interest in starting a woodworker's club for Cardiff / South Wales. As a new woodworker, completely unable to find any relevant woodworking...

Hi all, I am building a small cupboard with two doors from 18mm MDF. As my frame will be 18mm thick and the two doors approximately 250mm wide and 400mm high, closing in the centre, how much clearance should I give the doors top and bottom and on either sides to meet comfortably in the...

Hi all, Does anyone have the Clarke CDP5R? I am looking to buy it - I don't need anything too elaborate as it will be mainly for scroll saw prep work. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... rill-press Thanks, James

Hi all, I am coming towards the end of my house renovation and finally have a room to use as an impromptu workshop. I’ve been reading about woodworking for six months and am pleased I can now finally get down to my first ever project! Would love some feedback on methods / techniques and other...