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Hi, We’re undertaking fairly extensive renovations and have hit a problem with the positioning of a loft ladder. In context with the rest of the work, it’s a pretty minor snag but one which has probably got me over-thinking the solution. There’s a Youngmans’ wooden folding ladder already in...

I have one mounted on a dust “capture” box I made for my mitre saw which brings it to head height for me but also means it’s in the centre run of the workshop and not in the way. It collects air borne dust well evidenced just yesterday when after cleaning the fine filter out in the morning, it...

If none of the above suggestions help you, there’s a fella called Dan Goodier on a couple of the Facebook UK based woodworking groups that makes mainly dust extraction parts. He might be able to work something out with you.

I only use the Really Useful boxes too and for a range of things from screws to veneer offcuts. As has been said, you can drill them if worried about no ventilation as I do for the veneers. We’ve got them for other things in the loft as well and not found any issue with sweating/condensation or...

Which is correct? There’s only one way to find out….FIIIIGGGHHTT! For what it’s worth I read the original comment in a positive way too in that the work wasn’t offshored. That said, I’m a oldish bloke as well and @Spectric, I might have said “…language was taught very differently…” instead of...

Appreciate the update and clarity, Ralph - that relating to the space required behind the MFT was something I was keen to understand as at present I use this as some pocket storage for dogs, etc and can readily adapt this to accommodate the hinge by the sounds of it. The alternative could have...

I went through the same selection deliberations and opted for Makita too. I was lucky enough to be near an Axminster store that carried both and was able to have a proper look and feel. The Bosch didn’t feel as robust to me and the plunge operation less comfortable although I preferred their...

Hi Jim, I’ve used 9mm MRMDF on top of 18mm MRMDF and applied Rustins MDF sealer followed by Screwfix’s no nonsense trade varnish. It’s stood some beating and the 9mm can be easily replaced when at the end of its life. Mine’s mounted on C16 lengths and cross braces every 18 inches. Might be...

I’ve used both Thomas Flinn and Workshop Heaven too and agree the service is great. Positive experiences with Record Power, Axminster, Powertoolmate and Powertoolworld too. I’ve had a few things from Classic Hand Tools and Wood Worker’s Workshop, directing my family to both for birthdays, etc...

@recipio, thanks. Before switching to Titebond, I’d used impact before with rebated panel lids quite some while ago without issue of lifting (if there was, it would have been hidden) but I was more wondering whether it could mitigate any possibility that the Titebond could have contributed to...

Thanks to all for the ongoing replies - @the great waldo - I have some hydrogen peroxide so, yes I can try that. @Alasdair - BAC50 isn’t something I’m familiar with but I’ll read more into this. @Peter Sefton - I’d certainty like to see if the board can be treated and fortunately (in a perverse...

@Droogs, thanks for taking the time to reply so quickly and for the useful advice. I don’t think I’ll ever get to the bottom of why one side of the glued-up board was fine and the other affected so much despite running consecutively from the same flitch but given it’s a natural product, it’s...

Photos hopefully now attached and clear. I should add that I always use a small piece of around 3” x 3” as a tester and there were no issues which is why I’m somewhat baffled.

Hi, Odd one for me this as whilst I’ve used veneers many times to primarily make boxes, I’ve never come across the product developing a mould type appearance when removing from the manual press. On this occasion I’ve applied Karelian birch on 6mm MRMDF using Titebond cold press glue. The piece...

Denis from Hooked on Wood has reviewed similar to the ones from Rutland on his China Tools series. I’ve not used them but they may suit your needs at around £12 each...

I’ve had a similar experience with their service too, mine dating back to just before the pandemic. I bought one of their larger bandsaws (still have it) and couldn’t quite get it connected to the lift and roll stand so that it would move smoothly. This turned out to be a combination of my error...

I was lucky enough retire early a couple of years ago but find I still like a fair bit of structure in my life, whether it be my own to-do lists or certain tasks on certain days of the week/month. If I break my own “rules”, I don’t let anyone down and the structure means the change in my way of...

I’d like to give it a chance before deciding it’s not worth the watch. If it’s a series of heart tugging stories, I’ll be disappointed. If it suggests the skills required are minimal, I’ll be disappointed. If it encourages others to develop new skills and I pick something up too, I’ll be...

Hi Sammy, I’ll take the biscuit jointing handbook if still available please. I’ll await payment info’ if it is. Cheers

Thanks for sharing the video. I think this maybe the machine they have on the shop floor at a place local to us although when I walked past and had a “fiddle” the fence seemed to have more movement in it than yours which I put down to it just being quickly and simply set up for display. The...