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Going gung ho into glue ups. Having then glued the peice and then running about trying to find clamps and anything else around different places.

Not trusting your tablesaw ruler and having to manually measure from the blade to the fence every single time even though I knew it would be right.

Wow, that’s great and much appreciated Steve. Call it a deal if you are happy selling me one for £20 all in. Let me have your bank details on a private message and I will transfer you the money and give you my postal address.

Thanks John. I will give it a go next time I’m in the shop, I’ve got nothing to lose I suppose. I though there might be something cheap”ish” out there. Regards… Rob

Hi Spectric, I would say anything from 6mm to 20mm. I have quite a bit of suitable scrap so also a way of recycling that too. Regards… Rob

Blimey that’s expensive. Might try giving it a whirl with metal and drilled holes.

Does anyone know of a cheap plate to make your own dowels? I've done a quick amazon search and theres not many and I dont want to pay £65 for the one that came up. Alternatively, do you know how to make one yourself without too many metalwork tools. I have drill bits, holesaws, and vice but no...

Hi Harris, i certainly wouldnt even contemplate giving up Just because you aren’t happy with it. I have got like that a few times and it’s pointless. We are beginners after all and we can’t just become master carpenters at the drop of a hat. Most learning comes from doing and mainly learning by...

Thats absolutely fantastic Sams93. I can only dream.! Kind Regards...Rob

If money isn’t an issue go for it. If it is, get a no5 first. Kind Regards Rob

Yes, it’s not perfect but suits what I need it for at my stage. For the price (£150), it’s very good.

I made a portable stand for it now that’s level with my workbench. It’s now all painted black and tarted up a bit but you get the gist from the image.

Hi Sam, really sorry for the late reply. The dust extraction has two ports. I only use the lower one and not the one above on the guard. I use my Henry on it and it works quite well actually. You still get dust coming from the top but it’s not a lot. If you have the guard on and also use the...

Absolutely NOT boring Pete, I think it’s great. Really spacios. I like the centre positioned vice and it looks solid and probably last donkeys years. Kind Regards… Rob

That’s a good idea artie, thanks… Rob

Really appreciate this comprehensive advice Sideways 👍🏼 Kind Regards… Rob

Hi, I’m contemplating buying some shadow foam for the drawers in my new US Pro Tools tool chest. Just wondered if anyone has any experience of it and how easy it might be to cut. Kind Regards… Rob

Brilliant. Impressive Hino👍🏼

That’s fantastic Hino. What wood? What finish? How did you make the lid and bottom? Kind Regards..........Rob

Valentines gift for my wife…