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I have just been sorting through some books woodworking/metalworking/clock case building/tools hand and machine catalogues from 1960 onward's some The Woodworker magazines going back to the 1930's that I no longer need there is a lot of excellent information in them for someone starting out or...

And another DeWalt perfect in every way. Phill

Richard, I don't know about the angle as well both of mine are square ends. My old one that I started with in the 60/70's was the blue one not sure of maker in the image rather worn now with years of use, the new.old stock M&W is far better engraving deeper and really well made. Your's seems a...

I just acquired an unused M&W combination set from an old friend for £20 who was looking to get rid of some bits, it is a great bit of kit to have. Phill

Quite a while ago I had a a large bookcase to make and being able to work in metal and wood I made a set of 12 double swing hinge back plates in brass I fitted some 3" x 2" hinges by tapping out the top and bottom to secure into the back plate. I had to change my idea of the look of the join...

Great idea love it. Phill

I read it as a valid question from the OP not a Whinge as one person made out, and as such should have received valid answers. Phill

I have to agree with others too you need to change the strips if you don't it will always be a sad reminder to dad, in the future you both want to look back with pride at what has been made here, go for it you know the saying "Do it today for tomorrow is promised to no one" Phill

Here you go: If you want some cutting let me know. Phill

Lovely work If you have a steady hand and a small diamond cutter have a go at splitting a coloured glass bead I did it for an owl's eyes and it worked well. Phill

I use one of these for fine polishing on clock parts. Scratch Brushing Brass Vertex Wire Wheels - Stepped Bore

What more can you say but perfect love the green and the great shape. Phill

I too have used cascamite all my working time and never had any problem whatsoever even on antique pitch pine I guess if there are problems now it could be how its prepared or who is using it, just my two penny worth. Phill Edit: Just looked Cascamite is still on sale and it shows it is made...

Hi, would it be possible for me to use either or both of the two images to make a head carving in wood please. You can see some of my efforts in the post "Simple Smile" Phill

Yes the two plaques are 200mm high x 140mm wide they were cut into old Ramin timber, the chess board was 450mm x 150mm closed. Here are two more plaques: These were designed from two images made into 2 1/2d and cut again into old Ramin board. The story behind this plaque is we have a...

Well done, pleased to see you have made a brilliant job of repairing it, I have the Elu little brother 3" wide and dropped it broke the tension bracket I made a new one rather than throw it away lasted me 25+ years now. Phill

Thank you here is a chess board i made a while ago. Again for a blind person to use. Phill

£300 might be a bit optimistic though. Just a bit!! might cost you that for just the bed frame. I would say firstly sit down and design what you think size wise you might want to cut out, then once you have the size your happy with start looking (looking only for prices) at the components that...

Relief carving for a blind lady. Phill

Interesting reading about this planer again I have the same model under the bench I had forgot about been there quite a few years after it took off the tip of my middle finger. Phill