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And here's a few interweb examples of things we like... Especially like this one: These two aren't bad either. Not sure if the second one has stained or painted legs?? Not ideal, but if something like this is more achievable... Legs are a bit too dark and opaque on this table...

Hi I have a dining table I want to restore... It was from a pub, and took an age to clean! The top has since been sanded, and the legs - which were painted orange - have had the paint removed and also been sanded back. The top, I think. is made from old floorboards. Not certain, but either...

Hi I was reading about aerial installations this evening and came across this article: http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/silicone.htm Other similar products to the Servisol are out there such as a Dow Corning version...

Hi again Apologies for another question so soon... Having removed the concrete render from the back of our house, I've also removed the soffits which I'll replace after repointing. I don't know much about building, but I presume the wood on top of the wall is the wall plate? On the right...

Thank you very much - I'll take a look.

Hi I've got a repair to do where an old wood stove flue used to go through the roof, but has since been taken down. Water had been leaking through and caused some rot to the rafter, which I will "sister" with some new timber. What I don't know is whether it would be a good idea to...

Hi all I've been away but I'm back now and finishing off the wall prep, which includes treating these timbers. I spoke to Cuprinol today and they said it doesn't matter if I get their product on plastics, the roof felt, etc. Also spoke to Everbuild who confirmed that plastics, roof felt...

Actually, having thought about it some more I might have a plan... Since taking those photos, all of the gaps have been temporarily stuffed with plastic sacks and the like to prevent anything getting in the loft and setting up camp there. Rather than remove the "stuffing" before applying...

Hi Thanks for all the responses. To answer some of the points raised... - Overcoating with varnish or similar. That's just for exterior wood and it seems the reason is more environmental; to stop the product leaching out and causing harm (as @Jones says). Seeing as the rafters etc won't be...

Thanks Phil. I'll take a look at the 5* Cuprinol. The Everbuild stuff I linked too says that external timer must be overcoated with a varnish or similar. That would be a pain. I'll see if the Curpinol says the same. That being said, would the end of the rafters and the wall plate be...

Hi folks We're doing some work on the house that will expose the rafter ends, and various other woody bits around the top perimeter of the house. Some is already exposed, and whilst not looking pristine, I think it's sound enough. There's signs of woodworm, but all looks to be historic...

Thanks for that. The tube was alright at full length as it turned out. And it kept me further away from the resulting cloud of dust, which is no bad thing! As for the machine... All good and working great! Really helpful for removing the dust and loose debris in the deeper and harder to...

One other question please... The long black tubey bit comes in two sections. The machine says that they must be used together, but for what I have planned (blowing out the dust between stones) it would be a lot easier to use it with just one of the pieces attached, so that it is half the...

Thanks @MikeK - but to be honest, I don't mind attaching the bag. I'm sure I can tie it out of the way and it won't really add any weight. It was more a case on not knowing as to why I didn't attach it in the first place. I had no idea it would need to be attached for the machine to work...

Thanks for the confirmation. And the reminder. It wouldn't be unlike me to overlook the obvious!! In this case though I did check the extension lead by plugging something else into which worked fine. The I checked the fuses, which were also fine. At which point it was over to you guys!

Yep, I believe you're spot on. So just to confirm, without both pieces attached there would be no power? In which case I think it will be case resolved! Strange that you have to have the bag attached even if just using it as a blower... Whilst I've got it open, it there any other...

Hi folks As ever, some great and very helpful responses on this forum. Thanks one and all. I do have a mutlimeter and so have taken one of the machines apart this morning. All seemed well to begin with, and I think it has led me to “the problem”. I’ve put that in inverted commas because...

Hi They've not been used for two or three years and have been stored in a shed. They worked fine when last used. I've checked the fuses and they're fine. Is there anything else obvious I can check or is it time for a new one? Although saying that, I plan to use it to blow out all of the...

Some amazing responses here, especially yours @rafezetter which I really do appreciate. I'm outside working on the house at the mo, but will return to answer questions raised and add new questions of my own. As soon as time allows. Just wanted to say thanks in the meantime.

Hi folks Hope you're all enjoying the nice weather. I apologise, I keep posting with questions about general DIY stuff etc rather than woodwork related stuff... But there's a lot of knowledgeable people on here and I keep getting sound advice, so I hope you all don't mind. I've almost...