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Was not sure if that means its not available in Europe. I had a look at sales for them in the UK but the only one I saw was 120v. A 240v version is available here in Australia and I have to say Its a great machine for the money. Mine just has the standard strait blades but does a good job. I...

I was wondering just what kind of work would need to have fish glue but having seen the things you are involved with I guess its really fine work. I first became aware of it about 20 years ago when I was making traditional archery bows and reading up on Turkish and Mongolian bows. A few bowyers...

Would hide glue not do the same job? If it has to be fish glue then you could always make your own. Making Fish Glue - YouTube Regards John

This shows a few options. Pole lathe. Using a Pole Lathe - How to get Best Results, Chisels to Use etc. - YouTube Easy build but a bit harder to use. Drill power. Homemade Woodworking Lathe || Make A Drill Powered Wooden Lathe - YouTube Still an easy build but lathe will be a bit limited...

The net is awash with home made lathes. Some better than others but there should be something there for ideas at least. If you are making one for the pleasure of making things then jump right in and have fun with it. If it's thinking that it will save money that may not be the final outcome...

Trying to find words to describe that. Seriously nice bit of work. Regards John

I was aware of them but never game enough to try. For woodworkers with confidence. I kind of like to have a plan B. Regards John

Got used a fair bit in boat building and on wooden boats/ships. Sealing leaks, sometimes in caulking, mixed with white lead as a protection for standing rigging and a general grease for blocks. Even the sounding lead got a dollop in the bottom to catch sand or small gravel so they knew what...

As said above they are very limited. Its still being sold under many brand names and I have seen them as Ryobi and even in Aldi. It may not be all that old. The biggest drawback is the lack of morse tapers in the head and tail stocks so its very hard to get drive centers, live centers or fit a...

Thats about as ambitious as you can get on that lathe. The stand is a bit light so likely not helping either. I also sometimes resort to an electric plane to take off the high spots on out of balance blanks. For those wanting to try this its with the lathe stopped. Skim some off, spin up and if...

A square is one thing I like to buy in person so I can check it is square before I pay for it I got put on to drafting squares on another forum years ago. I keep a 60* and a 45* in a drawer and have even taken one along to the hardware store to check a square I was going to buy. I was not sure...

I would say moving it 3mm is plenty. You only want the blades to very slightly be proud of the out feed table. The blades are only checked against the out feed table. We need a wee bit more information and pics would help understanding whats going on. Are flat faces being glued to make larger...

Larch is pretty robust and would be more than strong enough. Was used in boatbuilding. I dont know why but I never saw any furniture made from it so does anyone know why it should not used. I did find some info that due to sap content some finishes may be hard to apply. Larch : sample...

Making those full depth rips with the blade fully enclosed the heat can soon build up. Even with the correct ripping blade I would still be resting things to allow the blade to cool a bit between cuts on a job like that. Better still if you have a bandsaw use that for any rips deeper than the...

The way I see it with routing is a table gets used for most of the routing but there are times to use it hand held too. A benchtop table is a good space saver but mounted on a wheeled base like Dave has it will be easier to use. The best space saver router table is having the router built in to...

Always good to have another gauge. The firewood pile can often be a good place to get wood for small projects. Regards John

Old door on trestles or saw horses. Even when you have a proper bench it's still handy to have something you can set up wherever you need to work. Regards John

Cant say I have made one but as you say a bridle joint and some care putting it together. Well prepared square stock to start with too. Make your own try-squares for woodwork. - YouTube How To Make A Try Square | Beginner Woodworking Project - YouTube Regards John

Shinto rasp for me too. Such a versatile tool. Regards John

My saw fence can be adjusted for length but I still like thin strips coming off the clear side of the blade. Easier to use a push stick if you have more room. Regards John