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I've been quite happy with the Axminster CBN wheel (180G 32mm). Got it in the summer- had to wait weeks for stock to arrive

Takes forever to harden properly at this time of year. I tried umpteen times to prepare conkers for battle using varnish as a kid. In the timeframe available I always ended up with a sticky rubbery coating that was no use for combat. Have you considered nail varnish or vinegar?

Just used a 10mm parting/beading tool and a 3/8" spindle gouge. It would be substantially quicker with a dedicated tool if you were making a lot in a hurry. For me it was an interesting exercise finding a new trick with my existing tools. I've read about some folk making their own special tool...

Thanks RC. No finish, just sanded to 240 grit and then red abralon which might be 320 ish. I was debating whether to use chestnut finishing oil which is certified toy safe (I think is more or less danish oil) or their food safe oil which I think is paraffin based. But in the end the one that...

Rarely produce anything worth shouting about, but I am really pleased with myself for this effort, first proper go at captive rings. Shamelessly borrowed the design from a proper turner on Instagram, so no credit for that. But I have a brand new niece who we’re unlikely to meet for the...

This was one of the more practical justifications I proposed to myself for a 3D printer, which will be allowed out of it's box just as soon as the merchant gets the ply in stock for the table it will sit on! Meantime, what we really need on here is a directory of machine and hose ports to cater...

I was under the impression that 'mineral oil' translates to paraffin over here? Isn't that the main constituent of Chestnut food safe finishing oil? I always assumed that steeping the board in oil was to reduce the amount of water it would subsequently absorb during washing/normal use. That and...

Buy once, cry once! Generally try to get the best I can justify unless it's a one off task

Maybe try paste wax?

I think I'd recommend not clicking on any of those links!

Is there any way to load up the base with sand bags or some other granular ballast? The more mass you can add, the more it will deaden vibration.

Smackie, it is elfa track, and very solidly fixed to a proper actual brick wall. So you’re correct, making a small adjustment wouldn’t be a small undertaking , as new holes would need to be well away from the existing ones. Going back today with a longer straight edge and some string to measure...

Slotting the holes hadn’t occurred to me. My only reservation is in disturbing the fixings (which could be as dodgy as the alignment) and accurately removing the right amount of material from every hole. The discrepancy at the midpoint should be about 5mm I originally discounted packing both...

Ran into a problem today making replacement shelves for an alcove in what's soon to be my mother in law's house. The previous owners took their shelves and brackets away with them but left three lengths of twin slot supports on the wall. Easy enough, I thought, to replace the brackets and scribe...

You could do a lot worse than the Sorby starter set. Apart from the round end scraper (which I personally haven't had much use for) there's nothing superfluous. Once you learn what sort of projects you enjoy making you can upgrade or extend your kit with different sizes or shapes. Very much...

I'd be interested to know from someone who's been paying attention for a while whether that Metabo thicknesses is a legit good price (rather than a DFS type 'good' price? Looks like the comparable Makita is in short supply. Would be a useful time saver..... tempting

If I’m worried about a joint locking up halfway through gluing up, due to expansion with the water in PVA, I tend to reach for liquid hide glue or West epoxy. The hide glue is lovely and runny once it’s warmed up in a pot of hot water. Or you can vary the viscosity of epoxy by altering the...

If it's for smallish slats it might be practical to rout or build up an appropriate sized stopped groove in a base and use a hand plane? Probably fairly quick and easier than managing small stock on the router table.

Good shout on the gloves. The only medical attention I can remember my dad ever needed while I was growing up was a trip to A&E to get a splinter of tile out of his hand. He got an unpleasant tetanus shot in his behind as a free bonus too! Hence the appeal of a non striking approach! I’m taking...

Will be stripping out a kitchen and loo ready for renovation and adapting a house for my mother in law soon. Looks like there’s less risk of an eye injury from using a multi tool to get the tiles off than with hammer and chisel. Unfortunately it’s not very convenient to go browsing at Axminster...