I got one of the dustbin lid separator's on a 120 litre plastic drum, only the fine dust ends up in my extractor bag, best thing I ever did works a treat....
If you have a small router consider mounting it in a drill press stand and use as an overhead router. I did this for a simple job many years ago and still use it regularly, a simple MDF table and fence makes it very versatile
As said a very oily and awkward wood to use with hand tools, I think I would get a more suitable timber for this project, it may save a lot or work then swearing as it moves and warps, as said above lovely to turn I would leave it for that. Sorry!
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I got some laser engraved 32mm wooden discs from the above, I think I ordered 100. very nice and professional finish to projects
Have you a spare length you could experiment with heat and time exposed etc. I know exhausts can take on that hue but I think a bit of experimentation may assist.
I got the blade setting jig when on offer at Rutlands, https://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+power-too ... ta+dkpnjig until then always used a flat edge and 2mm movement when turning the blade block, https://www.wikihow.com/Set-Planer-Blades worked for years like that with no issues. Yet to use the...
Just has a run in with a domestic plumber loads of grief and the final straw was when he invoiced me with labour at £81 per hour. And taps which anyone could get from screwfix for £40 charged at £125 Needless to say I paid what was quoted not invoiced!!!!!!
The O`Donnell jaws with several inserts are a brilliant and versatile set, I use these most as by changing the insert covers most sizes you will require.
I have my fence on the R/H side of the blade, it is then easy to remove if required, how do you mean "grippy" is the fence moving from its position on the table?
I have an old dehumidifier which I put on during the damp winter months to protects the machines and welders etc., seems to do a reasonable job. I use the greenhouse type tube heaters ageing during the winter to keep above freezing and so the de humidifier will work. All timber workshop with...
There are a myriad of hand cut joints and simple jointing aids - pocket hole is a good example, I cant picture what you are trying to make, perhaps a googled image of something similar may assist with suggestions?