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Getting a few more and the holder is now on the list (y)

I got a Bahco one in the end so that I could give it a go. I've been really pleased with it and it has certainly made me want to continue investing in hand tooling, it is nice to work without needing ear defenders. It came sharp enough for me but then I have nothing to compare it to, so...

So, an update in case it might be useful. I didn't get to leave the panel in that setup for too long; it turned out I had agreed my workbench, a former dining table, could be used at Christmas so had to take everything apart. Having nowhere else to leave the panel I moved it inside where it...

Thanks Adam. Unfortunately another part of the project hasn't gone as well as I'd like so it will be a few weeks before I get to install this panel in its final position. It means this will no longer be a Christmas present, which actually works out better as it needs to go where the Christmas...

Is this ok? The only thing I had that is about the same size is my router table. It's got 30kg of weights on it. I'll take a look at the moisture meters, thanks for the tip.

Argh! Understood. I have some kettle bells in the garage, I can use those to add weight to the board. Seeing the discussion in another thread about unheated workshops and the potential for an oak door to move when fitted, I was thinking once it is straightened out, I should bring it in and...

Do the resealable openings compromise the bag's ability to contain the dust size it is rated for?

Thank you both for the detailed information; I have learnt a lot. Over two or three days I wiped the panel several times on the concave surface, but it mostly held its form. Thinking that I might also be able to use the cause as the cure, I moved it back to the garage and placed it the other...

And the offcut from the oak is now on sticks :)

Thank you sometimewoodworker! I was starting to think that the exposed faced would have dried more but taking on moisture makes so much more sense! My experience so far has mostly been with birch plywood, MDF, and redwood but I would really like to be able to use this oak in this project. Off...

Thanks Slainte, I'll give that a try first. Just so I'm doing this right: it was the concave face that was down on the bench, does that still fit with making that side damp? And thank you for the information about the air circulation. I hadn't yet considered what had caused it and probably...

That's a great idea, thanks. I do wonder if trying to clamp it straight will stress the possibly questionable glue joint. I guess it either will or it won't. If it doesn't; great, if it does; I'll just glue it up again (in the warm this time). I fear this hiccup has pushed delivery of this...

Thanks Doug. I've probably been too cautious with it and convinced myself it is picking up less, when in reality I could probably go until the the bag is completely full. I've certainly never been anywhere near the hose blocking as the bags have always been half empty. Am I right thinking you...

I think I've had my first hard lesson in wood movement. I haven't been able to do anything on this project for a week or so, I left the panel flat on my bench (a sheet of MRMDF levelled on top of an old table) in the garage, and found it has bowed like this. I've brought it into the house as...

I was about to ask the same thing - apologies if this is hijacking the OP's thread, I can start a new one if preferred. I have a CTL Midi, and noticed the portion of the bag under the filter gets brick-like while the other half is almost empty. When should it be changed? It's a CTL not a CTM...

Thanks Kevin. It was the first time using hardwood and I was quite pleased with the results, although without any hand tools or a planer some of the joints aren't as tight I'd like (the photo strategically conceals them :)).

Just some drawers for our kids' craft stuff, but the first complete piece of furniture I've made: This was before the base was fitted: The base prior to fitting to the drawers

Phew, thanks all. It's going to be close getting this complete in time anyway, so not having to re-do anything is a relief!

Thank you everyone for your advice; it sounds like I might be ok with this as it is.

Thanks LB! I spent a few hours in the garage today and a heater is definitely on the shopping list!