Recent content by Kayen

A figurine in English Ash with a lead filled ABW base - thanks to those on here that advised me.

Has anyone worked out the best value for money batteries, and can make a recommendation on what and where to buy them? I remember the good/bad (take your pick) old days when batteries were batteries - now they're just confusing with so many options, or at least they are to me. I have enough...

In theory any enclosed air pocket could be troublesome - but as long as everything is dry, then I've never found it to be a problem. I have built-in wardrobes in every home I've had as I absolutely hate dust traps - I've never vented them and have never had a problem.

UPVC windows aren't born equal, so be careful who you buy them from. The composition of the PVC varies in quality and the lower quality is prone to yellowing - they mix titanium into it, as I understand it, the amount added (it's expensive) decides its resistance to UV rays. Steel...

It sounds like the bed of the saw isn't flat - it's probably angling down from the middle. Put a straight edge across it to check. You should be able to fix it using a packed, flat over-base.

I can assure you MRF isn't pressed cardboard - it's made from wood, resin and very high pressure. The vast majority of layon hinges are fine with 18mm board, and for a door or drawer front, 18mm is perfectly fine. I made these doors five years ago, they get used many times each day - they're as...

Please bear in mind that the clock starts running as soon as the job is thought about - site visit, design and drawings, construction considerations, material considerations, calculations, procurement, collection/delivery and storage (you've spent time doing all of this) - before a single spec...

It sounds very reasonable to me, but strange how they give no details as to what materials it's made from . . .

I'd be interested to know how much the quotes were for and why you thought them ridiculous . . . .

I'll send you my bank details :ROFLMAO:

Sure, no problem.

A Connect 4 game - ABW burr and Spalted Maple squares.

Thanks guys for all your replies. I was going to err on the side of caution and mix the lead with epoxy, as someone suggested I cut it up into small flakes (boring!) and poured them into the cavity - I didn't gain much weight so decided instead to go for a molton pour. As many of you...

I've got items two, three and four :ROFLMAO:

I would appreciate some advice. I made a figurine/sculpture for which I turned a conical base from ABW. The figurine connects via a 2mm s/steel rod passing through the base through a 2mm hole drilled through at 5 degrees. Due of the centre of gravity, I feel I should weight the base a little...