Search results

The Shaper Origin is a computer controlled router.. a bit like a hand-held CNC machine. Apologies.. I thought it was a well known product. https://www.shapertools.com/en-gb/#

Looking at possibly buying one of these later this year. I know that there are a few people on here who have purchased, so looking for feedback on how good it is and what you use it for. Apart from the cost, what it's not good for. Also.. was it supplied in the UK or from the US. What would...

Thanks Alan, but thats not for me. I appreciate that many on this forum will enjoy the process of putting such a machine together, but not for me. As an alternative to this I've been looking at the Shaper router. Much more expensive than I'd originally thought of spending and perhaps one for...

I'm making a jewelry box and - for the first time - using brass inlays. I'd like to round over the edges of the box which will include the brass strips. Is it safe to use a (1/2inch shank) router round-over bit in a router table to do this ? I have seen it done in Youtube videos but I'm...

I have the Bosch GT10 and regret buying it. It's reliable and accurate, but the tracks are so completely different to any else out there that it's impossible to get any accessories. Even the accessories that claim to have adjustable track fittings don't seem to fit As a fairly new woodworker I...

Thank you everyone. I'll give the Osmo another go, but with more time and a decent sanding between coats and see if that helps.

You're very lucky to have found one - I spoke with Triton at the beginning of January and they didn't expect any stock until April.

I've built a small desk using Birch ply for the top. I've tried a number of finishes on scrap wood, and I don't like any of them. Osmo Polyx leaves quite a rough texture (for a desk top), waxing looks like unfinished Birch ply. A coat of shellac leaves a nice smooth finish to the touch, but it...

Excellent - thank you.

Excellent - thank you.

Its not really free-hand as it'll be in a router sled, but that's why I was asking about potential issues.

In the absence of space for a drum sander I'm looking at building a small router sled to surface end grain cutting boards. I've been looking at the various router bit options, and it's a little perplexing. I currently have a cheapy Trend 1/4" shank router which I'm happy to upgrade to a more...

I've made a jewelry box from Maple and Sapele, which I've finished with satin Osmon Polyx. It looks a little uninspired ! Would there be an issues with using spray varnish over the top.?

Beautiful.

I ordered a webcam from Amazon 3 weeks ago (I knew at the time that delivery would be 2+ weeks) for £88. Received an email today that the shipment wasn't coming, and that the order was cancelled and I'd be refunded. So.. I looked for the same product again on Amazon. It's now available for...

Brill - thanks.

Having read with great interest Custards post on how to line boxes, I'd like to dip my toe and have a go. I've found one supplier of pig skin that looks promising but interested to know where others buy their material from. Here's what I've found ...

Lol.. well I'm in the market for a planer, but size is the primary factor, followed by cost. Whzts the model.. ? Let me do some research.

Like others, I'm surprised at this - TBH it never really crossed my mind this might be the issue. I presumed that it was a supply / import issue. Yes.. good on Screwfix for keeping employees safe,

I've been looking at getting a low-end surface planer for a while now, and they're like gold dust. Used Titan planers, usually £159.99 at Screwfix, are fetching £250-300 on Ebay. So.. I dropped Screwfix an email, to ask when they were anticipating new stock arrival, and I received this reply ...