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I just thought that i should say thanks to Axminsters Last Monday at around5pm i sent an order to them via the internet. Nothing unsual and the site stated if i ordered before 4pm i would get next day deflivery. So i missed it by 1 hours. Next morning at 7.30am TNT Arrives with my order...

I have not used the stuff before but bought some at the weekend and opened it up tonight and its like thick jelly. it is like squeezing tooth paste out of a tube. Is this normal? If so how much water should i add to thin it down or should i take it back to the shop? thanks

Hi To begin with i am no good at explaining things so here goes...I am after the plastic headed bolts to make some jigs...The ones with a fairly large head to make tightening/loosening easy so i can make some jigs for my router. USA sites refer to them as Studded knobs but i cannot find any...

I need a little advice with Danish Oil. I am currently coating an Oak board with the oil and it seems to have gone sticky. Is this just the normal drying process and it will end up not sticky? Also what is best to do between each coat? Apply more or rub it down with 000 wire wool or anything...

Hi Can anyone tell me if it is possible to buy router bits that would have a cutting depth to about 1 3/4 inch in depth or slightly more? I am trying to make a hole with a 10 inch diameter in some 3 inch thick oak. Or has anyone got some other advise that would make it easier going. So far i...

5/12/2010 had a water pipe burst which sent a jet of water into a double electric socket, then up hitting the underside of the kitchen units and then down onto and into my washer dryer. Being the bloke i am i dried the room out, repaired the electric circuit but could not save the washer dryer...

I am about to "hang" 2 x twin 6foot strip lights with IP65 ratings. I am having to use jack chains due to the roof space and need a little advice on how to fit the jack chains to the light units. There are no hooks or eyelets to put the chains in to support. I had thought about drilling a hole...

looking through Youtube and came across this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UWDyvoAXDY Think it will take off in the UK? Me neither Happy New Year all Mark

Hi I have in my workshop what i think is an old (maybe 1960's) workbench still in good order with a woodvice still on it from yonks ago. What i did not realise until today was how dirty it is and its marking wood i lay on it. I thought i could get away with maybe using my old electric planer...

Hi Does anyone have and experience with the old wood sea defence breakers? Is the wood good for anything after its been in and out of the sea i guess for many years? Will it turn or will it be turned into planks for anything useful? I have been offered some...all i got to do i collect it but...

I was travelling through Boston in Lincolnshire on Monday morning at 8am..temperature at a warm -10c and what did i see but a postman in his SHORTS delivering mail. (homer) While i was thinking of new words to describe the daft sod in discussions about them later i was informed they were on...

Hi Whilst i dont think this is in the correct forum section i need to ask so apologies in advance if its wrongly placed. I have been clearing one of my out buildings and noticed i have/had wood worm quite bad in some areas. so two questions. 1/ Will they die off during the winter as its real...

Firstly hi to everyone. I am new to the forum and live near Skegness in Lincolnshire. I was given the link to the forum by a work collegue. Real name is Mark but as i like my pike fishing i thought the name would suit. I am just starting out into the world of woodworking after a lifetime of...