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PS. I’m going to be making a dog for the vice out of oak as I don’t have the metal original one. Think it will be better anyway. I’m also going to make the thumb screw. I have one that’s off something else, M12 I think but it’s too long, no washer and also needs threading full length. Rob

Here’s the repaired notch. It’s solid but personally think it looks awful. might look different after a coat of BLO. Rob

I’m on with the jaws now. Here’s a pic. Not finished. Rob

Yes that’s what I chose. Molynoox. Rob

Many thanks for the tips and feedback Cabinetman. I did actually consider doing it as you suggested but chose the way I did for some space for my fingers and I’m going to use a bench dog or something for long pieces. Rob

They look fab Ttrees. I might angle one into my new workbench at some stage. 😀 Rob

Thanks Molynoox.

Well, I’ve now flattened the top, got the back section level with it and DISASTER struck! There was a big knot in the back section and it chipped out quite bad. I decided to fill it with a shaped piece of wood and also filled it with some homemade filler from pva glue and sawdust. I will...

I really like James Wrights videos on YouTube. Great bloke, good teacher and it’s very varied. Kind Regards… Rob

Same here 😂

How about horizontal window blinds as you can alter the angle of the light coming in. peronally, I don’t get enough daylight anyway so never a problem. Kind Regards… Rob

Brill… Let us know how you get on with it Prizen. Rob

Hi Alalro, I wouldn’t start using expensive wood to be honest. Start honing your skills by making something with cheap softwood, even pallets. As you progress, in time, you can invest more. Also, maybe don’t buy tonnes of expensive gear at the start either. Instead, buy stuff as and when your...

I’ve got the Bosch pbd40 and it’s well worth it in my opinion for the electronic variable drive alone but it’s got great depth controls too, even has electronic measuring of the depth. The wheel is a bit different but fine though and I bought a retrofit handle for mine for £17 from Amazon and it...

I have two: The one I take to work: Victorinox Explorer Plus (black scale version). The one I use for leisure: Victorinox Ranger. Rob

“Character Building”? Ohhhh yes, it’s definitely that alright Cabinetman

Well, I've made some more progress but fast running out of space as I'm now putting it together. My old table needs moving soon and a bit of a sort out! Aprons now done as well as the grooves with my plough plane (which I've yet to refurbish). The well board is next.

Well, after spending the vast majority of the weekend planing the aprons flat, I’ve now started cutting in the housing dado’s(think that’s the term for them) into the aprons for the legs. I’ve also glued the timber I’m using for the well boards together(more flaming planing to get those flat at...

Yes, totally agree, it's very kind, as is your offer too Ian, it's much appreciated and kind of restores faith in humanity a bit to be honest. I only hope one day I can offer a kind gesture to you both on similar lines.... Rob.

Wow, thats unbelievably kind and generous. Its very humbling and very much appreciated for offering. That said, I don't think I will be able to incorporate it anywhere to be honest as I already have my aprons laminated together and they are ready to square off and plane, then it's tackling the...