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Yes that’s my gut feeling, wonder what the numerical comparison in terms of heat loss would be.

No, not stupid, it’s worth considering, but I’m still interested in how or whether I can improve the insulation of that panel.

Thanks, it never occurred to me to look at an already made composite. Any idea re the comparative U values?

The upper floor of my house has two rooms with 3-sided dormer windows. Ever since we moved here I have been unable to clean the triangular side windows, other than a couple of years back when I removed the whole glazing units on both sides. This is not a feasible option to keep on doing on a...

Festool. It’ll do everything you want.

Love the description “Brexit squabbly “

AFAIK 230 and 240v are equivalent. All 1/2 inch routers come with 1/4 inch (and in some cases 8mm which is slightly bigger) collets. So you can use the smaller cutters whereas the 1/4 inch routers can’t upscale. The advantage of 1/4 inch model is lighter weight. But with a decent router like...

I’m a light use hobbyist and can’t claim to have had experience of multiple makes or daily use in commercial work. Several years ago I took the plunge (excuse the pun) and bought the Festool OF1400. I had an Elu for many years and then a Bosch, both 1/4 inch, and figured that a 1/2 inch model...

+1 for smartphone with Bluetooth connection to speaker. I use mine not only for radio but also music streamed from Spotify. And it also means I don’t miss any calls, messages or texts from the missus calling me down for my tea.

Thanks Droogs for those pics, very impressive finish you’ve achieved. Not sure though that I’d have spent that time and effort on router table drawers!

When I replaced the flooring in our Victorian hallway I used 25mm Celotex (should really have been thicker but I was a bit strapped for cash), cut to fit between the joists and resting on panel pins so that the top of the Celotex (foil side up) butted up against the underside of the floorboards...

Yes I was considering Zinsser but wanted to try less speedy alternatives first.

Thanks for all those replies, I have plenty of options now! I paint my frames with spray satin, so surface defects don’t show so readily as gloss. I’d be interested to see the photo of your method Droogs.

Interesting, yes I'll definitely try that myself, so no need for photo but thanks anyway. As it is to finish picture frames there is no chance of impact damage.

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely try the tape. I’ll use it with standard MDF first and see how that works out before considering the more expensive (and difficult for me to transport) medite.

Thanks Deema. I am making small picture frames out of the MDF so a brush on sealant would be my preferred solution, but the edge banding looks a possibility. 22mm is too wide but I've googled 18mm and Screwfix do a Hafele version in that size which looks good.

I've a feeling this topic has been aired before (it may even have been me who aired it) but I can't find the thread so am asking again. I want to seal the edges of bog standard MDF for painting. I have tried everything - shellac sanding sealer, multiple coats of paint, wood filler worked in...

You mention cement board for insulation in the high heat areas. I would recommend instead Vitcas vermiculite board with which I lined my fireplace prior to installing the woodburner. It’s very easy to cut, light, and provides way more insulation than cement board.

Great to see so much money saved, but that is insignificant compared to the satisfaction you’ll have in years to come every time you look at it and think “I built that!’ Bloody well done.

Fascinating watch, but although men may have been men, they were also susceptible to a host of industrial diseases, eg respiratory complaints from not having masks etc.