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Hi Folks, I have been doing some work with MDF recently and the amount of dust is becoming a pain to clean up. I currently have an old dyson that I had kicking around which I hook up to the various tools I use but its not a very good solution. I have a small workshop (8'x12') and most of my...

Hi Folks, Just been trawling the internet looking at local timber suppliers and getting a little stumped by how they refer to different types of timber. Can anyone point me in the direction of a guide to how timber is graded and identified? Examples are: 5th scan red g1 4th Russian red g2...

Hi Folks, Thanks to a very generous person I am now the owner of a radial arm saw. Its in relativley good nick and seems to be reasonably accurate but the blade has a few chipped teeth. It takes a 8.25" (210mm) negative rake blade. Can anyone recomend somewhere to purchase such things...

Hi folks, I need to buy a couple of sheets of 3/4 exterior ply. How much should a 8x4 sheet cost me? A quick look at a few large DIY chains websites show about £35. Is this about right or should a local wood yard have it a bit cheaper? Cheers Jon

Hi Folks, I was given a few power tools earlier in the year, one of which was a Ferm FTZ250 table saw. I believe ferm is a screwfix own brand, is that correct? Not knowing much about these types of tools it seems to have a few pros and cons. Pros: Well it cuts stuff It was free...

Hi Folks, Kinda new to this wood working lark. Usually could be seen creating sparks with bits of metal in the past! Enjoying reading the posts on here and learning loads every time I log in. So here is my first project! I have been given a few tools by my father to add to my collection...

Hi Guys, Had a quick browse through the forums here and there seems to be a decent amount of knowledge out there so thought I would pick your collective brains. I do a little bit of diy woodworking and have been lucky enough to have been given various bits of equipment from my now retired...