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Hi SunnyBob. The belt/sander is currently on castors--on a stand--due to lack of space so has to be moved 'to get to other items'. The floor s normal tongue & groove boards.

I have a small workshop with a timber floor. The timber floor is supported on 2"x 2" joists on top of a concrete base. My question is: I have two heavy items--a bandsaw and a belt/disc sander--both on casters for movement. To protect the wood floor what would you put down on top of the timber...

Having not yet used a router and having read all the scary things about them--anybody wear gloves when using one--chain mail gloves come to mind!

Many thanks for all your swift replies---those interlocking rubber mats it is.

Which preserver do you rate as 'long lasting'?

I have a small workshop with a concrete floor. The workshop is dry /no damp. Small machinery--bandsaw / bobin / belt sander / piller drill. All machinery on their own stands. My question is: Would you keep the concrete floor as is? Or cover the concrete with some sort of hard resin? If so any...

Thanks for the reply. Pine--I think.

I am about to oil my pergola deck with oil treatment. My question is: what treatment to use for the posts and roof? paint? wood treatment?--other? I have done a google search, plenty on decking, can't find nothing on the posts. Any suggestions what to use and makes that are long lasting.? (As...

Thanks for your replies to my question.

Many thanks for all your info--much appreciated.

Thanks for your info. Much appreciated.

I have a number of rusty tools--chisels / saws / pillar drill bed. What product do you use to remove rust? Some more effective than others? Many thanks.

Soon I shall be buying my first router. Advice most welcome. I would be requiring a small'ish one--mainly for guitar making--no heavy woodwork. What size motor would I require?---freehand and router table use? (Just to mention I have a Dremel I have had for many years, used for inlay work.)...

There are a lot of honing guides to choose from--cheap to expensive. Before I buy what have you tried & liked?

I am about to buy a set of decent chisels---I have a few chisels, old, worn, 'odds & ends' time I bought a decent set. Can you recommend a make that is not to expensive? Anybody tried the 'Rider' chisels--around £35 a set of 5? Is it really worth buying a more expensive set? I am a hobbyist not...

I am not to good at sharpening chisels & planes. Your expertise most welcome. I have done a bit of homework on the subject. My question is: Which of the following 3 methods would you choose to sharpen? a) Tormek sharpening system--is this the best method? b) Wet & Dry paper on a tempered glass...