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Hi all Its been a long time since I posted on here but was hoping someone had an insight into an irritating issue I'm having finishing a maple countertop. Essentially I'm having serious issue with sanding marks showing through the Osamo top oil I'm using - even having sanded to 320 grit (they...

Hi All Stepping out into the unknown here as high gloss is not a thing I normally do so pointers would be welcome. I'm building some speaker stands the centre part or column is made of three laminations of mdf heavily curved and rounded over - the finish has to be high gloss to match the very...

Hi All Been away for a while but back on it nw and havge a need for a new riving knife for my Robland saw. Scott and Sargeant sell them but pretty expensive for what it is - nigh a hundred quid. Any one know of a cheaper outlet before I get busy with a grinder? A standard euro pattern should fit.

Hi All After a bit of a hiatus I'm back making expensive sawdust - in this case a really well figured walnut plinth for my new French doors. Usually for a finish I'd default to Polyx (which I have in the shop) but I'm concerned that it'll be in full daylight and will slowly fade. Anyone know...

A friend of mine has just contacted me regardsing a business he's investing in - fitting out high end VW campers. Has asked me if I know anyone that might be interest in the fit out - the cabinet4ry rather than mechanicals which they already have sorted. I'm not sure of any details but it...

The windows in y house are coming to the end of the line - early 1980's, narrow gap and beginning to rot out. Anyone knowof a good brand? To slightly complicate matters its a victorian schoolhouse and although my neighbours have gone for any old pvc I'd really like something more in keeping with...

For reasons that I'm not totally sure about I' considering buying a drum sander - should've been before I built the kitchen not after but hey ho. Anyone got any useful advice? There appear to be two variations; first double drum supported at both ends and as an engineer that appeals or second...

I've just tried to machine a nice gentle bevel on the router table - kitchen doors - and noticed that the start and end have wider cut. Fence seems straight and the table flat. Being careful to feed all nice and evenly. Any ideas?

Ok so this is a bit of a reach but who knows ... Boss No4 son has had a hissy fit and broken two of the boss's chippendale style chairs quite badly heaven knows how. Trouble is these have sentimental value having been owned by the boss's parents. Repair is way beyond my meagre abilities so...

Thought I would just do this post, more in astonishment than any thing else. Last week there was a post about buying stuff in the USA - happens now and again. I put my tuppence in as I spend half my life over here and frequently buy bits and bobs stateside. At the moment though the exchange rate...

Bought two weeks ago and only used a tiny bit. I know its no good to me and I'm about to go off to sea for 3 months. Pickup only in N Herts.

Its time for me to get a new set for the p/t but was just wondering if anyone bothered with the non HSS variants? I use the usual hardwoods - cherry/maple/walnut etc.

I've just veneered some very well figured ripple maple (from Mundys who were super helpful) and of course need to finish them. FWIW they re for kitchen doors and will have a cherry frame. I'm trying to keep them pale while bringing out the figure - in a way opposing needs. After bit of advice...

Hi All Looking for a bit of expert guidance on buying my first (air supplied) gun. I'm initially wanting to spray a fair few panels with shellac so thats the first issue - they're 600mm x 720mm. There's such a huge variation in price/features that the mind boggles. I've used rattle cans &...

I've finally returned home and about to start constructing 20 doors for my never ending kitchen project. The doors will have a 75mm mitred cherry frame and a panel veneered with ripple maple. Having unsuccessfully tried ironing on the veneer (50% success rate - bubbles in the middle) I found...

Hi All After doing a test board I decided I wanted to use nitro cellulose for the figured maple panels in my kitchen. I'd used a rattle can for the test; although it worked well it would be very expensive to do the actual project. Sooo, after a little online research I thought using a brushed on...

A long, long time ago in a galaxy far away I happened to stumble on an add for a couple of maple beams left from a renovation - not long really but chunky - for a really good price. I'd always wanted one of those massive maple benches that all the yank magazines have but the cost was waaay out...

I recently had a shot at a hand rubbed finish with pure tung oil on maple. It was very easy and the feel was excellent but after three coats it is very matt. Does it ever develop a soft sheen or will I have to give it a wax to achieve that?

Hi, Have had this sitting on the breakfast bar unused for a while - time to sell it. Brand new never used as I already had one - present from a colleague. Bare unit without box/instructions, model number XRJ01 £50 ono + £5 shipping

Thought I'd give cascamite a shot as I was running short on my usual titebond and peeps here said it had a long open time. Just finished gluing up the first part of my benchtop (probably wasn't a brilliant idea to start with that!) and had a couple of questions. Namely - mixed up according to...