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Has anyone tried to stick the purple 3M sandpaper to a board? I was using normal paper and wood glue before, but the 3M has a "non-slip" plasticised backing that doesn't bond to wood very well. I've heard that spray mount is good but, it's not cheap. Ideally I'd like to be able to remove the...

That's great. The design is on my list of things I want to try, so it's nice to see an adapted version using the concept, rather than a 100% "authentic" example. Love the contrasting woods.

Very lovely boxes. I've just started making boxes myself. This is definitely a standard to aim for. The bench is awesome too.

I'm both ways on this. Language does change over time, and I have no problem with that in principle. However, the pedant in me objects to it as well. My attitude is completely ad hoc. I don't mind "gotten" but the one I currently dislike is saying sorry when you want to get past someone, rather...

Good idea. Solves a couple of design niggles. Cheers

Hi all. I'm most of the way to finishing this. It's a little shonky, but it's all square solid and level, and the micro adjustment I was hoping for works. One question: Does having the cable bunched up in the corner like that present any risk? I know their can be issues with using power cable...

I don't usually do blonde jokes but, I like this one: Blonde goes to the Dr and says "I don't know what's wrong with me Doc, everything seems to hurt? The Doc says "what do you mean?" Blonde touches her forehead "ouch" touches her shoulder "ouch" touches her elbow "ouch" touches her knee "ouch"...

I'd think use a rounded end router bit and a template for the inside. Logically, you'd cut the concave side first so you can keep the router flat on the workpiece. Then turn it over to cut the outside circle. The tricky bit is going to lining up the second larger template for the outer cut. Do...

I have a table saw and love it, use it all the time. I'd love a band saw but, don't really have the space. An entry level one has limited cut height 8 cm ish). I'd also be concerned that a "cheap" one wouldn't do what I want very well. One of the things I like about wood work is that there's...

Yeah, I think I'll suggest something along these lines. Ta

I'm quite glad I grew up being allowed to learn from my mistakes. It's a different world now. Whether better or not is another, possibly long, and potentially controversial discussion

Hi folks, not really a woodwork question, just looking for ideas. I have a client (I'm a handyman) who runs a nursery. They have a closeboard fence that she wants sanded, or something, to prevent the littluns getting splinters from it. I told her sanding would work out pretty expensive (plus I...

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe" Albert Einstein "Better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt." Attributed to both Twain & Lincoln "When faced with a choice of two evils, choose the one...

I expected to see a small old Stanley plane on his head when I scrolled down :D

I love homophones/homographs, I'm always happy when I discover new ones. Remember: You can lead a horse to water but a pencil must be lead.

Socialism, communism and capitalism all sound good on paper. The problem is that those who consider themselves fit to run a country and implement whichever political system or ideal are, in reality, the worst people for the job. Capitalism has been allowed to run to excess in my opinion. There...

Looks good, I'll give it a go. Thank you

Thank you, that looks good and not hideously pricy

Hi all, Have any of you tried adding colour to shellac? If so, what did you use and how did it come out? I'd like to have a go with something along the lines of primary red or blue to start with. Be nice to have a bit of an idea what results are like before spending money. Apparently you can...

Thank you