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@BrandonB What sort of joinery do you do? If you’re not employing loose-tenon joinery, then a Domino DF500, for example, could speed up box construction? Or maybe you could use pocket holes 😵, - well at least for the stuff you can’t see! What I’m getting at is perhaps you could speed up your...

I bought the UJK Drill Guide after toying with the idea of the Bosch PBD40, as mentioned by Nelsun. However, almost every time I’ve gone to use it, what I’m really in need of is a pillar drill. The fact that it’s portable hasn’t really come into its own either. On reflection, I do not need the...

I too have the Packout wheeled base etc. They are bullet proof. TESTIMONY Last year, for Swedish Midsommar, I turned the base unit into a cool box by friction fitting rigid polystyrene and loaded all sorts of gubbins in a second Packout box including a few tools. Then I used ratchet straps...

@pe2dave If you have a multi tool, how about something like this: I was using similar the other day to cut out a recess for a double gang back box and cable run, in plaster/red brick. I had two back boxes to fit: the first one I used the angle grinder, while precariously holding my vac...

..You could always go with Peter Millard's Loose Tenon Jig, which you can purchase on his Shopify store!? Similar price to the Wnew dowel jig. IFAICS domino's are a bit more forgiving than dowels, assuming you can mimic the "sloppy setting" of the DF500 with the jig. If I were buying a plywood...

Thinking outside of the tub…. “bring the tool to the work” n’ all … With this method; fill up once with hot water to desired temperature. Guaranteed you won’t have to “spend a penny”, as close-to-body-temperature will be maintained. But “top up” is optional?? I believe this model of...

@Renegage, if you’re considering dowel jigs, then YouTuber Dennis from ‘Hooked On Wood’ rates this product 5 stars.. Option 2 currently selling for £72 on Banggood...

Another vote for the Hultafors Talameter Being able to use it as demonstrated in the top right picture is a game changer, for example, when cutting noggins, as it can effectively be used as a story stick Also, easily accurate to 0.5mm, because it has a fine thin gauge that sits just over the...

Be sure to try the hákarl!

Got my CTL Midi for £355 (VAT incl.) approx 1yr ago, from powertool-supplies.co.uk ..unfortunately they aren’t offering the 240v version at the moment, only 110v … and 36v cordless !? For my set up, which is entirely “mobile”, the fact that I have my 4 main corded power tools in one “stack on...

Aha. I hadn’t realised that some cordless Festool tools had this feature built in! 😉

Don’t entirely agree with this: Of course, being able to remotely activate the vac on/off, with the Festool Remote control CT-F I, and “tidy as you go” with just the nozzle is very convenient for general cleaning Vs reaching under your bench every time. Therefore not just for cordless tools...

If the garage is completely uninsulated, I think you should consider a mechanical ventilation solution - a suitably sized fan on ‘trickle’. Plus deal with any obvious draughts. You say there is no previous signs of damp in the garage - are you certain? Have you ever pronged a moisture meter...

I have the Mafell MT55cc (with tracks) …it’s a pure joy to use. Eg, mid-board plunge into 40mm solid oak kitchen worktop - a breeze! Trim 5mm off the bottom of a door while it’s still hung in situ - easy. Also use with an MFT for repeatable precision cuts. This machine has ‘anti-kick back’...

Alternatively, use the (free) web site CutListOptimiser (or similar) to plan out all components on full size sheets and give your cut list to the hopefully decent timber merchant you buy your sheet goods from, and they will cut it for you - for a small fee of course. Even if you only ever get...

Assuming you have a 1/2” router already .. have you considering a biscuit jointer cutter? If you have half decent “fine adjustment” on your router, then you might find that it suffices. In any event, save up for something of a better quality. In my opinion, some tools you can get away with...

Just had a look to see if the story stick slider jobbies were still available from Banggood and looks as though this product is under restocking, which is no guarantee it will be available again - such is the nature of buying on Banggood. However, I searched Amazon for something similar and...

I have a couple of the all-steel sliding ruler gauges - bought from Banggood. Quality is decent and the vernier scale is accurate. Nips up well, although had to file 0.5 mm off the bottom of the tightening screw as it protruded slightly once fully tightened - not an issue for me at this price...

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Banggood do a product suitable for the Festool track: VEIKO-2PCS-Quick-Ratchet-Track-Saw-Guide-Rail-Clamp-MFT-Clamp Currently £32.96 (UK price) for a pair - free shipping. I have 4 - used on my MFT table and they’re fantastic.