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The above is sound advice. The moisture content of the wood is quite important because if it's not near to the final state (% moisture content required) then the door will move (change shape, put stress on the joints) once hung. I like to saw wood to the approximate size then plane one side...

The above is sound advice. The moisture content of the wood is quite important because if it's not near to the final state (% moisture content required) then the door will move (change shape, put stress on the joints) once hung. I like to saw wood to the approximate size then plane one side...

I quite like the way the worktop flows nicely down the side of the unit. I don't know what others think but to me the re-model of your kitchen has taken on a more contemporary look than before, I also think you might have even been a little adventurous too. In the Uk a lot of new kitchens are...

1. P3 filters??????? If you are spraying you need to consider the type of spray paint and which filter will provide the correct level of protection for that paint. A P3 filter, I believe, regulates the particle size the filter can prevent passing through it and will restrict smaller particles...

Thank you for the reply Mike, it's handy to be able to pick the brains of fellow Carpenter/Joiners. Mark

Accepting everything you have put is valid reasoning Mike and I am not disputing that what you have put is sound advice, I have always taken the standard groove depth for panels to be 12mm deep (same as glass rebate for upper section of a door). By making the groove the same as any glazing...

Personally I am pleased that we now have better tooling and guarding regulations for woodwork machines. I think where an individual is at home and makes decisions about their own personal safety that situation is quite different than where that individual is put under pressure at work to use...

Think I'd be tempted to use under draw runners. This project must be taking a couple of days to make then maybe another day or so to paint so why is there a problem accounting for £66 in the final price? When you account for what some people charge per day this item would cost around £1000 by...

Old myth? what old myth. I'm a professional Carpenter and Joiner and by that I mean I am qualified and earn my living by the work I do. I have used spindle moulders for around 32 years on a regular basis, I use a spindle moulder virtually every time I make something in my shop. I own three...

I watched a video about a Bernardo panel saw o Utube in which the presenter described the failings of the machinery castings etc. Here is the link to the Utube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYLt0rZyJA0 First the presenter describes his old saw then he describes his New Bernado Saw...

I have used MDF for a number of projects including Kitchens, Bedroom Cupboards and Free Standing Furniture. The type I prefer to use is Moisture Resistant which tends to keep a far better edge when cut and also takes paint finishes better than standard MDF. When cutting MDF I like to use a...

Mike, I see you still say the self employed business (one man operation) is beyond H&S Law, Jurisdiction. I can't say I'd agree with you on that but you are entitled to your opinion and I respect the semantics. Emergency stops and isolation of woodworking machinery, now that would be a fair...

One man workshops (The Self Employed/One Man Businesses) are also subject to the Law (Health and Safety). This is a useful read: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l114.pdf. An extract from the above PDF: (2) The requirements imposed by these Regulations on an employer in respect of work...

In this case you should use a guard both on the side and top of timber being machined (areas exposing the rotating cutting edge) and one type of guard is a (pressure) shaw guard, which will help hold the timber in place when machining and protect you from coming into contact with the revolving...

Just needs some content now, good luck.

I'd agree that since the introduction of the new U value requirements, some people have stopped making windows and it's a great shame. It does not help in this situation though because the building regulations will apply to the odd ball windows too. In this case I suspect all of the windows will...

I'd check this link out for a Trend router at £72 before I spent my money on the Kastu. I think the link is for a 110v model but the 240v models are same price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trend-T4ELK-1 ... Sw4CFYwX7~ Most of the 1/4" Trend cutters you have purchased will be moulding cutters or...

Hi Doug, I have read your post with interest and can understand where you are coming from. I mainly work on site as a sub-contractor mainly day rated work so don't make a fortune but it pays the bills. I sometimes make windows and doors mainly for private (none commercial) customers and like...

I have three sets of 1/4" router bits, about 40 1/2' bits and only really use about 3 or four of the cutters out of each (convex, concave, ovalo and straight) sometimes the v is useful for simulating panel boards etc. I'd say for moulding and the like you can usually get away with 1/4" bits as...

As you have recently fit ten shelves in two alcoves for a customer in three days, can you give a bit of guidance to the OP by saying how much you charged to fit them?