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That's a very sad outcome - the box looks really good - I hope you manage to get it sorted or that time allows it to sort itself. Jim

I see the Triton MOf001 is rated at 1400w. I reckon that's about the minimum size for serious table use, and the OPs table certainly looks like it is intended for serious work. For me, I regard a 1/2" collet as vital, I hate 1/4" bits, they simply don't have the rigidity for a decent cut if put...

I have the big Festool which is terrific, smooth great control and lots of really good features. I have used quite a few routers but this is easily the best. It is a lot of money but for me, worth it. Jim

Spokeshaves (and drawknives) are wondeful for working in the round and will teach you more about coping with changes in grain direction in a few hours than years of working with square stuff. A good shave gives loads of feedback through the tool and into the fingers about what is going on at...

I must admit I have never found a metal shave that I liked.. I then bought the flat and convex versions of the Woodjoy shaves , I think from Classic Hand Tools. I have done loads of complex curved work with these and they are brilliant. Push pull Allen screw adjustment is great, extremely...

I'm now selling some more great tools in aid of Ovarian Cancer Action, as follows: 1 Record 0113 Compass plane Record No 0113 Compass or Circular Plane | eBay 2 Holtey replacement blade for Stanley/Record planes Holtey replacement blade for Stanley or Record planes 2 3/8 inches wide, unused...

I am now listing more quality tools I don't use on ebay and all proceeds will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Action. Full details can be found on Deals, Offers and Bargains Elsewhere I hope the moderators will indulge me in what will be a post on two forums because I wanted to have a heads-up...

Thanks Tradesman, glad you like it and good luck with the auction. Jim

Dear Kev, It's good to hear of younger people taking up woodworking, don't let fear of failure inhibit your ambition - there is always help out there. I started serios w/w when I retired at 57 and it has been a very rewarding hobby. If you are interested in seeing some of my work you can find...

Thanks Kev, I'm in my late 70's and while I plan to continue woodworking for as long as I can, it makes you think what will happen to the tools when you die - most likely sold to a dealer for next to nothing - so why not sell the ones I won't use to people who will really appreciate them and do...

Thanks starlingwood, Ovarian Cancer Action will be most grateful. I am totting up the amounts large and small - all most graefully received - and will send them the total in one go. If you PM me with your email address I will keep you in touch with progress if you woulld like that. Oh, and by...

The blade is skewed so you get more of a slicing cut which on some woods may give a better finish. Sorry, no 5 1/2. Jim

I'm not a tool collector, but over the years I have accumulated a number of tools which, for one reason or another, I find I don't use, so I have decided to auction them off on ebay and all the proceeds will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Action. I have been giving some thought to the tools I...

Looks to me like the edges are just painted black but I could be wrong. Not to my taste at all but it takes all sorts. Jim

A good point. The standard filter is listed by Axminster at £46.80 inc VAT but the HEPA version, which I like to have is even more pricey at nearly £66. I have toyed with the idea of finding an alternative for that, maybe starting with the basic filter material but got no further. If anyone...

Had the same problem putting a short curtain rail up several years ago three screws! I hired an SDS drill, it took about 10 minutes all told - like a knife through butter. Expensive for three holes but worth every penny

They are wonderfully made and just as exquisite in places you don't usually see as where you do. He is also not often credited with the depth of innovation shown in gis planes. I have a few and all are used although, sadly, much of his output goes to the US and sits in glass cabinets. Jim

Your only real option is to grow plants that will screen it. You could, of course, ask your neighbours if they are happy for you to attach anchors to it that will allow you to grow climbers, in which case you have plenty of lovely options - but avoid anything too rampant and ivy which can force...

Osmo? Unlikely. It won't go black, it will go silver grey on its own - you just have to wait, should get there in a year or so.

With a very open grained wood like oak you are really wasting your time finishing it because it won't last. Maybe if you do it often enough but as it breaks down it will look much worse than if you had left it to go that lovely natural silvery colour. If you really want to try, someone on here...