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I am looking for a vice with adjustable jaws to clamp string instrument necks--example: guitar / banjo necks. The width of the necks are tapered in width. I do not know the correct name of such a vise. I can hold an instrument neck in a normal straight jaw vise by using small leather pieces to...

Thanks everybody for your info--much appreciated.

I am looking to eradicate rust from workshop tools. Lots of rust prevention products out there. Done a bit of searching on the web. Came up with 'Jenolite' as a good product. Anybody used it? Good results?

Anybody use any of the following products for rust prevention? Example: To spray on a bandsaw bed / bobbin bed / hand planes and other wood working tools. If used on a bandsaw bed after application--of whatever is used--what product would you wax the bed for smooth running? Choices would be...

Many thanks everybody for your replies--much appreciated.

I want to buy wet & dry sandpaper for my 5" Bosch hook and loop orbital sander. As you know there are a few wet & dry papers out there--some better than others. Yet to buy wet & dry. What make have you used and like for longtivity? Avoid the cheap makes? Look for the type of backing used?

Your knowledge welcome on workshop machinery. I have a workshop 9 feet x 15 feet and asking what have you used to prevent rust on tools. My questions are as follows: a) What make of machine wax have you used to polish machine surfaces so they are smooth to run? b) Do you use protective covers...

Many thanks for your replies. Much appreciated.

Anybody use the Dremel 2500 bench vise? It looks ideal for small 'hobby work' to use with the Dremel drill. It does what I would use it for. But I read a review that parts are made of plastic--would that put you off buying one? Has that been an issue if you have one? Your views welcome.

I am looking for a small (handle) type hand drill. I have a Stanley normal size--13" in length--hand drill that I have had for many years, good quality. Some jobs the hand drill is to long to fit. Can you recommend a good quality, sturdy, smaller in length hand drill--something the pro...

My first attempt at making a workshop wall cabinet. Do you know where I can get plans to work from? (UK) Many thanks.

Has anybody a GRRR--Ripper 3D Pushblock they want to sell? If so contact me. Thanks

New to the bench grinder. What type--colour--of grinding wheels do you use for grinding chisels / plane blades & honing? What is the best compound of grit used in making the wheels? Your knowledge welcome.

With so many different locking castors on the market your advice welcome. Those of you who have fitted castors to a free standing bandsaw what make or type of castor would you fit to move the bandsaw around a small workshop?--rubber or plastic wheels?

! want to fit a wall mounted extractor fan to my small workshop. Do you use one that you can recommend? as there is quite a choice out there. Many thanks.

Anybody tried both a Tormek water cooled sharpening system and the 'Scary Sharp' grit abrasive way of sharpening chisels / plane irons / knives? If you have does the 'Scary Sharp' method win over sharpness?

I am having old decking replaced on my old pergola which is pretty old. The original has thin plastic sheet ( thin 'dustbin' plastic sheet) put down for membrane--not the proper membrane as used today. My question is: Can the proper membrane--as used today--be put down over the top of the thin...

Good advice. Thanks. I will make my own tool wall boards for 'everyday tools' and keep the good tools in drawers.

Do you have in your workshop one of those large wall boards with holes in--often seen on video clips- so you can hang up your woodwork tools? Where to buy the hooks if needed? Done a bit of web search but not yet found where to buy. I have bought 3 small'ish metal boards from Amazon but not...

! am about to buy a decent new set of bevel edge chisels. My budget is under £100. Would you pay more for a 'name' brand? My questions are: a) Wood v Plastic Handles--There seems to be different types of plastic handles--wood handles for better grip / feel? b) Anybody tried Irwin/Marples...