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After some years of the shed being built I have got full access to the back, on the whole it is in good condition, well nothing a good couple of coats of oil wont fix. but there is 2 sections were the shiplap had cupped and the tongue and grove have separated for about 3 feet and as it is in the...

I would like to make a bandstand clock and I was looking for some type of plan to base it on, I was looking for a free plan and could not find any. I will be making the style to suit myself but I am not too sure of the sizes of each piece. To hand I have a 72mm Gold Bezel Insert and some...

I was given some cash to get the O'Donnell jaws, Axminster has them out of stock on the web site, I ordered them any way and would wait for delivery but they have just sent me an E-mail telling that the are ready for dispatch. Looking forward for tomorrows post :D

I am planning to decorate the bathroom next week when the kids are away. I plan to remove and replace the drywall on the false ceiling as it is black with damp and bad artex. Thanks to Bluekingfisher for his post about Dry Wall I am OK with this side but I am planning to install a Bathroom...

I have been looking at an Axminster Tools awsbs band saw that is for sale near me I was considering getting Axminster AWHBS250N in the next few months would it be worth getting the AWSBS instead if so what price would you put on it? There is also a Craft fretsaw for sale is this any good I did...

I have been cleaning out some old tool boxes that I found in an old shed some time ago, I know there is a Stanley No4 plane in there some where without a iron and a chunk out of the side but at the moment I have found a Yankee no30. Most of the things I have found are for the 30a. On the steel...

I should be getting a drill press next month (birthday pressy) I have been looking at the Axminter AWBRD550 I have been planing to spend less than £200 any change will be going to the new band saw (Axminster AWHBS250N ?) as I still have not fixed out the way the workshop will be I was wondering...

I have a leaking joint (water) on the combi boiler, I thought I could get away with a quarter turn to get it tight again. What I have managed is to make it worse. I think any corrosion or what it was was helping keep it getting too bad. I believe the olive has failed, I can repair this but...

I have been thinking in putting a PC in the small workshop I have (12'x12'). I have just received a touch screen that got me thinking about it again and as I do not need a keyboard or mouse it seems to make better sense now. Does anyone have experience on how the sawdust and chips effect it...

I have been handed 3 chisels I was wondering if there is any information of them and wither they are worth doing anything with as all 3 need handles if nothing else. The top one has H. York stamped I think it is an H. it's not too clear. The middle one had Hale Bros. Sheffield (1") and the...

SWMBO asked for some turned flowers she had seen. I found a video and this is my take on it. The problems I have is the finish. The plan was to have the red vase and red flowers as the first test flower on the right ( very rough draft I even managed to drop the green stain on). I flowers were...

Would any one know were I could get some stickers for my son (he is 6)? He got a tool box from his Papa for Christmas. The past couple of times I have been in Toolstation I picked him up there free sticker now I started a trend.

A goncalo alves bowl finished with some advice from friends on here. And I took the opportunity to try my hand with some fruit, just made with some scrap pine to try and make a working chuck for them, and thanks to the TUT I found on here. I am happy enough to put me name to the bowl, any...

I started a bit of turning on a blank with no fixed shape in mind now SHMBO seen the out side shape that was forming and now wants it for in doors. I am looking for 2 bits of advice if you will. How will I shape the inside, follow the outside edge or a simple curve. How should I finish it I...

I my rush to start my new hobby with a mini lathe a few months ago I jerry rigged a worktop to get started. This also helped me sort out a hight to work with as I could cut and shim it till I was happy. Now that I have done this I am looking at replacing it with something more permanent. The...

I have been able to get some logs over the last month or so but cutting them is giving me problems. I have been using hand/bow saw, metal wedges and axe to cut them down. My local Argos is selling an electric chain saw for £45. http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/store ... 1500952079 Is there...

I have been left a message that I can pick up a lot of wood, I am sure it is conifer. If I under stand the message correctly it was cut down last year and has been left outside but in shade. A few questions before I phone them. Would it be any good to turn, even for practice? At worst should...

I have been asked if I would be able to make some small spinning tops about 40mm wide. I have made some larger ones but I can not work out how I could do these with the kit I have, I think I have to get some more jaws for my chuck. Can any one confirm this or give me an idea how to do this...

I at the beginning of putting plans/costs together to fit a fence down one side of the garden with vertical boards. As this is the first fence I would hope someone could confirm or advise my numbers. The fence will be a fraction over 12m, I have a supply of 100x100mm (9footers) posts to use...

After some advice I managed to make this today, I did plan to mimic one of the bowls that were posted yesterday (I did get permission :) ) I forgot to take the sketch so I ad-libbed and I am not overly happy with the shape but SWMBO does like it. I am not sure of the wood I believe its Ash...