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Generally the larger sizes for the frame - 150 x 75. Also aware that buying softwood from the likes of TP etc. can be fraught with problems so looking to try and use redwood. Even 150 x 50 can be a problem unless I want to make curved doors! I've got TP, Bradfords and Jewsons to chose from...

I'm going to change the old metal up and over to a set of new wooden doors similar to these: http://www.longmangates.co.uk/farley.html It's a panelled design as opposed to framed, ledged and braced. Going to use softwood and ply and then glaze and paint. Having some difficulty getting the...

Anybody have any experience of using timberclick? Prices seems reasonable when compared to the likes of travis perkins etc. I need a fair bit of stuff for a new set of garage doors so quality could be an issue.

I'm looking for a lever cap (and cap screw if possible) for a No 6, - I think that's 2 3/8 wide, the blade is anyway. Anyone know where I might be able to get my hands on one fairly urgently? Thanks

I've ended up wondering if it is in fact a novel approach to their idea of a sale? Instead of having (say) 15% off and free delivery (who'd want to do that?) they release the new catalogue with price increases and provide a mechanism so you can work out how much you'll save if you buy now. You...

Thanks for the responses. Looks like my 'bargin' extraction trunking won't turn out to be quite the bargin if I have to spend considerably more on the extractor :shock: However, I did have a sneaking suspicion along the lines of what Mark said, - hence the question in the first place. May...

or is it? I'm going to equip with 'proper' extraction this year and managed to get a very good deal from Rutlands on the 2 1/2 inch plastic 'trunking'. All I need now is a good extractor to connect it all up to. Looking at 4 collection points, - none will be to a planer type machine so no big...

I too was a little taken aback by some of the rises and understand some of the comments made here. However, with 'everything' going up (raw materials, energy, fuel, transportation costs etc.) this was always going to happen. It never feels 'fair' and we always have a good moan, - perhaps we...

So Roger, - how was the trip home then :D :D

On that basis I'll have to unfortunately withdraw, - can't make weekdays due to other commitments :cry:

If it's a weekend then I'm definitely in. If a weekday then sadly unable to attend.

Thanks all, - useful stuff. My intention is to work them to a bit of a 'shine' as they have a particular sentimental value for me so probably more effort than some might consider worthwhile :D BB - yes, aware than some 'flat' things won't always stay flat so need to have some cognisance of...

I've got 3 old stanley's that I'm going to spend some time on and wonder if anyone has used anything other that a sheet of glass for the truing process? I'm happy enough to invest but at £40 ish for something I can't see me using very much I wondered if there are alternatives to give the...

Correct with the former, - I've not had a problem with the latter and I have had all sorts of weird and wonderful things in suitcases coming back from the states! If you are concerned mention at check in that you have some 'stuff' in your suitcase and depending on which airport you may even be...

Not by me you won't! :D

I'm currently on the edge of taking the leap into self employment, - a very scary prospect when you've spent virtually your entire working life in some form of superannuated, PAYE 'comfort' (I'm the 'wrong side' of 50). I know I'm not currently good enough to earn any form of substantial living...

One thing you really need to be aware of now is suitcase weight! Nearly got caught out recently, - they wanted $100 for 2 pound over weight (I made the missus wear 4 jumpers!). Never had a problem this end even with a case full of bessy clamps (pre 'enforced' suitcase weight limits!) For...

I used to have separates but sold them and went to the axi p/t. Hated it and went back to separates!! - much happier. Could you work by using a separate thicknesser and keeping your current machine to plane? I've got the axminster thicknesser (£300 or thereabouts) and yes it is a bit noisy but...

352E? I have one and so far impressed with what I've done with it. Fully agree with your comment regarding the startrite versus the record, - hence me having the startrite.

Thanks John, - just what I needed to know. Just out of interest what did you use? I don't what to have to buy loads for what is going to be a relatively small area (about 4' x 2' max). Do you know if it routs easily? I'll probably need to trim the edges and I've read that it can be a bit of a...