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I suppose my only point here is tools are cheap in comparison with labour. And a sparkies toolkit is tiny in comparison to a joiner. But the labour rates are less.

Not a bad plan. Its a great glue but expensive.

I may have some but not at 2 inch maybe 38mm. They were 20 inch wide bar tops that I made into 60mm worktops then there just sitting around! I'm convinced there true ma hogany but don't know for real.

That's a great idea the only thing that may stop me is the finish/accuracy of a bandsaw cut. I hate sanding and particularly hate sanding small things!

Just on a more positive note(don't worry my accounts not been hacked!) When I had a real job(minimum wage was £6/hr) I used to ask how people could make a living doing willow or making yurts. The (now sadly deceased) guy said they just decide its what they want to do. No should I would I could...

That's an mft there not expensive in comparison with almost any woodwork gadget. Used and calibrated is just a few hundred. Even less if you get 2 or 3 calibrated machines(to do the same jobs). Needless to say firms are needlessly upgrading testers all the time. Thus calibrated old machines are...

The only longish term clear finish is boat style. So clear penetrating epoxy sealer then le tonk/epifanes yacht varnish(coat after coat). Expensive though beautiful. No idea how it would work with oak though.

I view it entirely differently. The calibrated equipment and a guy who knows what he's doing and is certificated is a package. It allows the gate to open on your job. But the second one is the most important. A calibrated machine is a few hundred pound. People say to me of course I could do it...

The spark has decided that your install would require a more detailed inspection(or thinks you won't be happy no matter what this will jeopardise his getting paid) see my post on selling things. If a job even smells annoying I bolt. I need to get paid regardless of your opinion on a job you...

An spark certified to do an eicr may well charge £420/day but I would expect a thorough examination and detailed report. Remove the vat that's £340. I guess this is a prerequisite before the installation.

I'm a bit amazed as well. The bandsaw teeth spin the dowel and cause "issues" I'm guessing a chop saw spins to fast to cause problems. Anyway I've cut thousands and no issues. Parting off on a lathe leaves a slightly rough finish I found.

Ps do not use a bandsaw there dangerous for circular things.

I cut 20mm dowels using a mitre saw

I have a very mixed approach with workshop being least profitable annoyingly. Domestic joinery, kitchens and bathrooms being nicely profitable. But I try and not to push myself into jobs I can't price 110% as the pricing is worth double the fitting in my way of wondering. Anything a bit dicey...

I would class a good product as selling at least one a day with a take of at least £80 after making. That's 5 or 7 a week. 5×45=225 made every year. 2 of those products and you've got a wage. Four at half that rate is good as well. But only netting £18000 not great! Then you start seeing the...

I love your positivity. Its great. And will be a great bonus when interacting with customers. I tend to avoid direct selling at all costs as I find it a bit awkward with limited exposure and high time demands. But as a single entity you need a plan that doesn't involve doing everything...

Toupret glazing putty is my favourite.

I use fairly coarse tracksaw blades for ripping solid wood btw

This is a track saw job for me but I use a long rail for the taper then table saw from the straight side(the back) then repeat.track saw....table saw.

I'm just updating this as since it's been taken over by Lavers I've found hymor to be a greatly improved experience as an account holder. That dodgy counter business they seemed to love has disappeared with many of the old faces. Now the prices seem better than anywhere and they have adopted a...