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Guys, I don't drop by here that often, but I need some help sourcing some Philips Flat Head Machine Screws. I want to mount my Triton router to a Kreg rouer table and the screws that I need to attach the Triton are Philips Flat Head Machine Screws - they need to be 1/4-20 x 3/4". Can anyone...

Hi, I've been asked to make a bathroom cabinet out of sycamore for a small shower room / bathroom. What finish would you recommend for a high humidity environment? Thanks, Monty

Hi, Just a quick question; which router should I consider to use with a Record router table? I was thinking about the Triton TRB001 - any thoughts? Dave

Hi, Can anyone tell me where I can buy yew? It would be great if it was in the North West (UK) or delivered. I'm not after a large amount, just enough to make a small drinks cabinet. Thanks, Dave

Hi, Do any of you know guys know of any good websites that shows modern and contemporary furniture designs... I'm looking for some design inspirations :D Dave

Hi, Can anyone advise me if there is a suitable insulation material, suitable for insulating up and over garage doors. Probably looking at a hitn foil faced and backed material - any suggestions? Dave

Hi, A very quick question... can anyone point me to either an online guide or book on how to fit solid wood floors in a home? Dave

Hi, Can anyone advise me on the type of grout that is suitable for between metal tiles? The tiles are brushed aluminum and don't have a protective film on them. The traditional ceramic tile grout is far too abrasive and would mark these tiles. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Can I quickly canvass opinion on what router I should look at to replace my old 1/2" Triton router? It finally gave up on me last night! Sorry I forgot to mention it is mainly used in a Record router bench. Dave

Hi, Can anyone advice me on how to replace a bandwheel tyre on a Record BS350 bandsaw? Thanks, Dave

Hi, Can anyone direct me to any information on how a piano black finish on hardwood is created? Thanks, Dave

Hi, My metric Moore & Wright dial vernier calipers have died on me - can anyone recommend a suitable replacement. I'm not precious about buying another pair of Moore & Wright. Thanks, Dave

Hi, Recently I have had quite a few requests for furniture to made with finger/box joints and for contemporary projects that could be made quicker if I used machined dovetails etc... Now I'm more familiar with hand cutting dovetails and most of my joints and I don't have a clue about Woodrats...

Hi, Many of you have follwed my saga in challenging the local authority over lopping a protected oak tree. This is now with the Local Government Ombudsman. I now have contractors within 20 meters of my property that run a generator 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It powers the site/security...

Hi, This morning my son dropped a small square kitchen weight on our granite table top. The result a small chip of about 3mm right in the middle of the surface. Can anyone advise me - is there a resin repair kit I can use to repair the chip? Cheers, Dave

Hi, Just a quick question - can anyone recommend where I can beech mail order in the UK? Many thanks, Dave

Hi, I recently objected to a planning application that is linked to the expansion of a secondary school that backs onto the back of our house - I live directly adjacent to the school a matter of a few meters away.. My objection was as follows: * On the open day held to outline the proposed...

Hi, As I have a little time on my hands I have decided o repair our patio. This 'thing' has been down since we moved here and a number of slabs are loose. I lifted a couple today and found they have been laid on what looks like a concrete mix. Any suggestions how I can re-lay these loose...

Hi, I have just found out today that my workshop that is detached from my house has been broken into. The damage that has been caused is: - a forced lock to the door; - security light smashed; - tools thrown all over the place - and all power leads to my band saw, router, planner etc... cut...

Hi, Any of you folks used concrete as a work surface for a kitchen or table top instead of marble etc...? I'm really interested in finding out more about using this material, casting, finishing etc... Can anyone help? Thanks, Dave