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OK - here are the two completed items, just awaiting some new cushions - I settled on plain Osmo Satin finish in the end (having experimented with the tints, they came out a bit patchy and I didn’t really like the effect). I applied the Osmo using a non-abrasive pad (3M) and wish I had found...

I have used an Easyscribe for years - it is very nice to use (one-handed) - there is lots written about it - I wouldn’t be without it https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trend-SCRIBE-Easy-scribe-Scribing/dp/B00H5PWUX8 I don’t think mine is Trend branded, but it’s the same thing. You may have to finesse...

“lift off hinge” threw up this page https://tkz.cz/en/products/door-hinges/door-hinges/door-hinges-adjustable Seem to be suitable for wooden doors. You might be able to track down a UK supplier, but no doubt there are others. Cheers

I would prefer the type that has a foot-operated lever to engage the front wheels - I suppose it depends how often you move your machines around - all the time in my case as I have limited space (and possibly too many machines). I have one on my spindle moulder (with foot levers) and it works...

@Hpps what material are you getting your riving knife/knives made in? I was looking for a replacement thinner riving knife to go with a PCD diamond blade (see here New (thinner) riving knife for diamond blade) but have not yet done anything about this. I can’t help with your actual query, but...

Re the balustrade, I don’t know if it is necessary to strip all the old paint off - can’t really tell from the picture whether a good sand then reprime (I suggest Zinsser 123) would give a decent base for your chosen new paint. An alternative would be to take out the whole panel between the...

So you have to wind up the clock on the microwave??

I have used Morrells water based that I find very good. They are not easy to deal with though, and turn their noses up at small customers (and their pricing/discounts are opaque) I was interested in this video I think he mostly uses Sayerlack so I mean to try this shortly. I think he uses AAA...

As per the previous post, this looks like it is the fixing system that goes with the structure; did they not agree the details with you beforehand? It does look rather out of place against your nice stone wall, but then the uPvc construction itself is clearly not original to the house. Some...

We have a teak-slatted table top (on a stewe-framed base) - it lives outside most of the summer and is used for dining/drinks etc. I am happy with it going grey, which it did, but it also got to look dirty with black stains. I used some of this restorer Cuprinol Clear Decking & furniture...

I have long had a Fuji Q4 system and have been very pleased with it. I bought a wide range of nozzles, but have never used the largest (or the smallest, in fact) - I had intended to use that with emulsion, but I then bought a Graco Airless system that I only used for painting a few rooms - once...

I don’t think this is necessary - when I need support for a longer piece, I just rig up a box on a workmate or something, or a stack of systainers. I do have a removable extension table for my big bandsaw, but I think anything attached to the Inca would get in the way. Cheers

I put my Inca bandsaw on one of these: Record Power BS250AW Stand and Wheelkit for BS250 Record Power BS250AW Stand and Wheelkit for BS250 : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools (incidentally this looks a good price). You would need to make a little worktop to fit it as the stand is lined up for the base...

Well, I remember Bugbear telling me the word - I just had to go back to look it up Why use farrow and ball paint ”Metamerism” 🙂

I have used quite a bit of Morrell’s WB paint - all through my Fuji HVLP - it goes on very nicely, levels out very well and seems to be hard wearing. The WB primer is very good. I have had Morrell’s colour-matched to Farrow & Ball colours and whilst if you look at the colour against the colour...

I’d like to see the Hermes driver chucking that over the gate (the only form of “successful delivery” they know here)

All you need is a couple of clamps on the inboard side of the table, ensuring the waste clears the clamps. This set up was actually used for cutting some foam seat discs, and the plywood platen spun on a pin in the melamine table. (Just in case the picture does not make sense to you, the...

I am a fan of the Workmate 2000 - I have 5 of them in total - I find them stable and versatile and useful in pairs. (I do have a very nice proper workbench, but that’s not mobile, of course, and I wouldn’t use it for many of the rougher jobs I use the Workmates for). There aren’t many jobs you...

Other than getting a decent blade (try Tuffsaws), the main difference to bear in mind from most bandsaws is that the tyres on the wheels are square-edged; accordingly, the blade should be set so the teeth just overhang the front of the tyre. (You will know that the table is back to front...

I will follow with interest. I recall a colleague extending some parquet in his home and he would come in after a full weekend and say he had done another few square feet! I don’t recall if this is what he did, but I have heard that one way of removing the bitumen is to put the blocks in the...