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I think what you need is a chat with a Lighting Gaffer (TV & Film), many years ago such a friend, lent and set up lights for me to photograph cabinets for a brochure. V.interesting but above my head. So much more to it than would seem to be the case.

The Hafele ones I have used are available in two heights 100mm or 130mm. I will attach the illustration along with part no. (100mm version).

I have a 240 volt Mafell DD40 Duo Doweler for sale. Includes original box 2 x 8mm cutters(used), 2 x 6mm cutters (unused), Allen key tool. Dust connector shroud. All original manuals etc. 600mm guide with original clamps and instructions. Machine in good original condition, lightly used. £425...

Having only recently joined, a bit late for this post. I have used bed frame "knock down" connectors from Hafele, on all our oak double beds, with complete success! These fittings make moving them easy. I won't say the same about the king size mattresses (why do they rarely put handles on them...

I should have delved deeper! That router is probably a cheap copy from China of a "proper" trim router. I would say chalk it down to experience but I would not buy another, once bitten etc.! I did buy a similar trim router from Lidl or Aldi which has been quite good and they seem to stand by...

I did my apprenticeship in the RN as a Radio Electrical Artificer in the 60s. In those far off days we repaired to "component level" we also used to do coil winding (tranformers etc.). As you are keen to have a fiddle with the router, have a look on the internet for "Small ac electric motor...

Sam93, I have a Maffell Duo Doweler (DD40) that I bought some years ago for a particular large job. I have only occasinally used it since then and I will be selling it very soon (down sizing). All I can say that the Maffell worked out of the box and is a superb tool and paid for...

I am going to be selleng my Myford ML8, which is complete and working. Along with a good range of turning tools. It is on a heavy (non standard) stand, perhaps an old metatl working lathe stand. I have had it for many years. I have been a furniture restorer for 45 years, so it has been used for...

I have beena furniture restorer for 45 years and I am afraid that I must disagree with ps.harris80. Rustins is an "Oil" based stain. i.e. thinned with white spirits etc. Spirit stains are usually powder dissolved in methylated spirits. Spirit stains do fade much more than water stains. Water...

This is not something that you should enter into lightly. As has been stated there are many negatives to self employment and really the only plus points are controlling your own work/life balance and financial if you are sucessful. Even a small garden room is quite a big outlay and needs alot of...

Hello Wooly, I bought the handrails from our local timber merchant in Chichester, West Sussex but it was some years ago. I think the link that someone has provided would be your best bet (Stairparts). This hand rail was designed to be used with a baluster (or spindle), which...

Hello Wooly, After posting I realised that the previous handrail in my house was a Pig's Ear pattern. I found it difficult to grip as it is attached to the wall with no finger room to be able to grip and you could only run your hand up it as you climbed . A pattern of rail...

Hello Wooly, I am that "Old Guy"! I am awaiting knee replacement surgery and stairs are a pain (literally). I have installed rails on both sides, as our 1920 house has steep stairs and not up to current BRs. I find it helpful to be able to chose which hand to grip with or...

Sorry to have started late in your task but only just joined Having been an antique furniture restorer since 1977 (now I am the antique), when I started a one year professional course at West Dean College (same estate as the location of the repair shop). I can give you tips. I agree with all who...

I think here there is confusion with terminology. I imagine you are refering to the same thing ie Rustins and Morrells "oil stains". Morrells are a polishing supply company and as such will supply both oil and water stains ( water stains usually in a powder form but also available ready mixed)...

I should have guessed you had a military background! All RN Artificers started as "general" and after that year, went onto a further training establishment, in my case Radio electronics. Radar, communication equipment,electrical warfare equipment etc. Spent short periods at RAF Digby, one at...

For veneered MDF (which I mostly used), I would cut mitres on a sliding table saw, with tilted blade always used scraps to check settings. I have tried lock mitre router cutters but the material has to be perfectly flat and uniform in thickness for them to work so only ever used them with solid...

AES, My first reaction was WOW! I have never seen such a comprehensive treatise on metal cutting. BZ (naval term, well done!) As an Royal Navy Artifcer Apprentice in 1964 our first year was just about 50/50 academic and workshop (we called the workshop building the Factory, no idea why). We were...

One point I wouldmake is that these "oil" based stains are fugitive in that they do fade. Water stains such as VanDyke mentioned are much more colour fast. I tended to use these oil stains more as a tint in a lacquer, rather than a direct stain. When restoring antiques I always used water stains.

I am with Derek Cohen on this one, I have built a great deal of veneered furniture and after many trials settled on a glued mitre joint, I have never had a joint fail and I have a mdf computer bureau (that I made) still in use after more than 20 years. Also don't agree with negative comments on...