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Sometimes if it gets really cold (i.e. below freezing) i put a jumper on. On a serious note ;-) , i use a 2kw fan heater for when i am in the garage (single skin brick, poxy steel door) - usually gets the temp up to 10-15 degrees which is warm enough for me. Only problem i have is with gluing...

Hi Chris, Have you seen the Robert Snodgrass video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGbZqWac0jU ) ? It basically demonstrates what SunnyBob is saying. If you follow this, then you shouldn't be far wrong. Also Peter Millard has done a few videos on Aldi Bandsaws...

I did almost exactly the same as Trevanion. Started with an Aldi special, which after about 2 years started giving measurements that were way off. I use it now without the digital scale just to get rough measurements. Bought the same M&W one above - can't fault it.

I will likely go on friday . Been the last few years . Not had any luck with discounts personally. In fact one year i went to the Trend stand for a T11 and CRT router table - it was about £60 more than amazon. Needless to say it got delivered the next day ;-) Trend wouldn't budge on their "Show"...

I bought 4x600mm uniklamps at the weekend - i’ll let you know :-). Was also planning to buy 4x1000mm this month too . Would also agree on the aluminium clamps being carp too - even with wooden stiffeners in, mine twist and distort every time i use them

thanks Pete - I've bought a pair of runners from screwfix and they seem fine, so will try them in the prototype. The problem I have is getting a set that fit , so the screw positions fit into the stiles of the units. The screwfix ones dont have any drawings / dimensions for this. The other ones...

Another one for vertical storage - I don't have much choice with limited space for storage. ALso I'm fortunate in that the floor is bone dry.

Hi All, I'm currently planning to build some custom office furniture as my first major project. My current office is a bit haphazard in furniture terms and I would like have a modern but classy type look, with plenty of storage and desk space. The images below show my current thinking, and I...

I've just tried some Osmo PolyX clear glossy (3011) for the first time. applied 3 very thin coats, wiped on, followed by some fiddes clear wax and buffed. First impressions are it's a bit similar to shellac blonde i used a few months back. This was a test for a forthcoming project I'm planning...

Hi, I keep meaning to try Timber Specialists on Herries Road South (opposite Kop @ Hillsborough). They seem to have a good range of ply listed on their website - don't know if they can cut it on site for you either https://sheffield.timberspecialists.com/plywood I'd be interested to know...

Hi Andy, Have a look in the stickys section in this forum and specifically this timber-yards-wip-add-your-favourites-t108370.html that should help. Ian

thanks for the reply John, I'll pass on this. Ian

Hi Cordy I'm interested in this - PM Sent. Ian

I think a CTL midi could well be my next purchase. I currently have a RP DX1000 for larger equipment, and a Titan TTB350VAC for smaller tools (KS60, Track Saw, Router etc.) The Titan is very noisy so am looking for something quieter that also fits the KS60. Does anyone have an opinion /...

It does look like it is removable, but it will only save you about 25-30mm at the back as the clamping knob for the bevel cut protrudes out the back too

Hi Oobaa my kapex ks60 sits on a mobile cart which is 610mm deep (front to back) this accommodates the saw at zero degrees right through to the dust hose out the back. I've done you two measurements the first includes the base front to back, the second is upto and including the cable tidy...

Hi Osvaldd I use a planing board similar to this (mines longer and thinner) I attached a couple of blocks underneath to allow me to secure it in the vice and along the length of my workbench - works great This is the one i made Ian

Thanks again Derek, Clamps ordered - so I will hopefully be putting this together over the next few days or so. Ian

Morning (or afternoon) Derek, Exactly the same purpose. I am planning to either make the same jig for morticing or use my router table - haven't decided which yet. But those dovetail clamps look much more versatile - thanks for pointing those out. Ian

Hi All, after much googling i cannot seem to find anywhere in the UK that sells these type of clamps. Grizzly seem to have discontinued them. Pony make one but it doesnt appear they have a distributor in the UK