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Many school kids in London have knives these days. Don't know their sharpening methods, though.

I've not found too many cheaper prices than that for PAR redwood so far (which is why I went C24). Timberworld/Arnold Laver are doing those dimensions for £8.23 pm. Although it looks like they're running a trade discount if you qualify...

Looks to be decent stuff. In the end I decided to go with the C24, mainly due to price, availability, and free delivery. Thanks for sharing the photos, though. Now I have a bandsaw, it'll be trivial ripping off the eased corners.

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Welcome to the hobby and the forum. The chaps here have an excellent directory of wood suppliers on this thread that might be of some use to you: UK & Ireland TIMBER YARDS - PLEASE Add Your Favourites And for a project that small, don't discount ebay. There are a lot of wood sellers on there...

Well, you've just cherry-picked a handful of items you agree with. I could do exactly the same thing. At the end of the day, my point stands: nothing is exactly one thing and cannot be boiled down so easily as you do. But hey, each to their own and all that :) I've said all I can on this topic...

Indeed, it's not easy. Branding is very powerful.

Are you open to a hand-tool approach at all? If you really do prefer the powered route, I would definitely go with something with a standard blade format. Once you find a saw that, as others have said, can produce a cut without variability, the next most important thing is the blade, so you want...

Really lovely work there, Derek. Thanks for sharing your pics!

Yes, we agree. That was my point. A hobbyist knocking together a few pieces of furniture each week/month/year isn't going to get their money's worth by buying a pro-rated machine. Unless they have the money and want it of course. The point is, cheap doesn't automatically mean useless or a bad...

Economic wise, for the little I use it, it makes sense to me. I could buy 4! Mac Allister's for the price of 1 Festool: Mac Allister 1200W 220-240V 165mm Corded Plunge saw MSPS1200 | DIY at B&Q and still have change for a kebab. I would never get the value from an expensive saw. And having...

Welcome, Crumpet.

Welcome to the forum and the hobby, Andy. It's a friendly place so don't hesitate to post questions or whatnot.

Drawers and cabinets are just basic boxes, though. Nothing fancy is required to make these. The crucial thing is the track; that'll get your straight, square cuts. Cheap or expensive, they are all just motors powering a blade on a track. They all basically work the same and are 'good' in...

Unless you're a pro, I don't see any value in getting a Festool. I owned one and although a nice tool, it doesn't cut any cleaner or straighter than a cheap circular saw on a track with a decent blade. At the end of the day, they're mostly used for cutting down sheet goods; we're not talking the...

Excellent article sums it up well.

I had a look at them, but they're certainly not affordable, which is to be expected given their niche market. That said, I'm doing okay without padded pants. Due to my lack of fitness I'm not exactly in the saddle for hours on end. But if that changes, then I'll return to my search.

I hate the lazy accusations, especially when I generally work longer than most people who blag barely a few productive hours per day at the office, but of course, no one sees that. Oh well. I guess that theory makes sense. There are definitely advantages to having people who are active during...

All very relatable! I tend to only order from companies who are willing to leave items in a safe spot (usually behind my green bin or down the alley). That way I don't even have to answer the door. I have also taken to sleeping in shorts and a t-shirt so I don't have to get dressed straight...

That's good to know you had a good experience. If I go back, I'll seek out Andy. Thanks for the rec.