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Re your mitre angles, here is a method worth having a trial go at Produce the inlay trench to your required width and mitre angle Prepare a stock of inlay veneer Lay in overlong veneer strips such that they overlap at the mitre (you may have to tape them down) Lay a ruler straight edge from...

You appear to be a bit of a tool magpie

That begs the question - what is the datum for the 2.5m limitation? I've not seen any definition, so it's down to the inspector's opinion. Brian

Thanks Ollie,have marked it as sold

Pushing the bounds of 'workshop' tools here but some of us split logs for purposes other than firewood. This log splitter was purchased about 4 years ago and has been used for only a few sessions. It is the same as the current offering from the Dorset company Titan Pro. It comes with a stand and...

A very useful machine in and out of the workshop. About 4 years old but has had an easy life. As per current model from Screwfix except the self-sharpening system has been removed. I found the saw didn't perform at all well with the s-s tooth profile so I changed it for a conventional chain...

CI on modern hobbyist machinery is just a sales gimmick. My p/t made by Metabo has aluminium tables but the same machine from RP features cast iron. The planing results from each will be indistinguishable. Brian

If not pressure treatment at least slosh a load of preservative in and around the joints as it is erected. Brian

Are you intending to treat the timber before election? Over time the timber will dry out, move and split. The corner joints, especially, become vulnerable to water ingress and rot can set in unseen, so pressure treatment before assembly is worthwhile. After assembly I would recommend a surface...

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At last the government has announced funding for small nuclear station studies. Of course nimbyism will reach new heights. Brian

Looks like it needs a fence but a simple 90deg one could be easily made. At 20 quid it must be worth a punt for an Essex lad. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/295149286956461/

Key for releasing car radio? Insert one in each side to release the spring clips that hold the radio in its case. But why dozens of them? Brian

Who knows? I suggest you TALK to your grandson to get an understanding of his requirements. It'll probably be beneficial to him to make clear what he is after. Brian

Yes the fence is a bit basic and I may replace it in the future but for the time being I have sanded the faces to get them flat and co-planar. Brian

Some better pics would help with the sale

I'm thinking of flattening mine with epoxy filler. Brian

Just tried, accepted

What sort of projects will they be used for when  restaurated? Brian PS you should be able to edit the title

If you're that worried you're probably not going to last the hour anyway