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Cascamite: Best for veneering and laminating (it doesn't creep) Useful whenever joints aren't quite as tight as they might be (is a decent gap filler) though obviously it's better to have tight joints... Ideal for exterior use (you can get waterproof pva, but cascamite is tried and tested and...

That's nice! You've got a nasty nick in that iron though. :wink:

This is all surprisingly civilised isn't it? :D I think that one major advantage of learning to sharpen freehand is that it means that every day you are practicing using your hands with a certain amount of skill, refinement and sensitivity — which can only be a good thing as these qualities are...

I hadn't come across of Bert or Katie, so many thanks - that's very helpful. I'll drop them a line.

Thanks for that, I think we might be looking at different machines. Should have included an URL! The one I'm interested in is at the top of this page: http://woodfordwm.co.uk/acatalog/Xcalibre_Mortisers.html

Just wondering if anyone has the Xcalibur mortiser? Looks like a lot of machine for the money, or is it too good to be true?! Thanks Marcus

At that width I should think breadboard ends would be OK, certainly a safer bet than plan A. It's likely that the centre boards of the original are veneered rather than solid, so not subject to movement. If not it was just very badly made and will fail one day...

No, there are problems with a floating panel on table tops, not least because either it won't be flush with the frame, or it will have to have rebated edges and dirt will collect in the gap between the two. I would make breadboard ends that go right across - as it's presumable pretty narrow...

Unless it's a floating panel in the middle? In which case it would be an unusual choice to attach the legs to it :?

The central boards of the top will be liable to expand and push the frame apart....

What are you making it out of?

I'm sure that the productivity gain from having an indoor workshop where you could leave your stuff and keep it organised would more than pay for itself. If I needed a workshop and someone offered me a one at that price I'd bite their hand off to get it....

Do you make quality furniture, professionally or semi-professionally, and live in or near West Sussex? If you are a designer/maker or traditional furniture maker working to a high standard then you are invited to a meeting on the 18th November to discuss the possibility of setting up a West...

You'd think the flakes would last for ever but in fact they only have a shelf life of about two years. Better than the ready made stuff mind you, but I might resort to that this time...

Bought some Shellac (Liberon blond de-waxed) from amazon recently 'cause the price was good. Turned out they were too old and wouldn't dissolve properly, and went streaky when applied. Sent them back and tried Axminster (identical brand and type). Same problem. Complained and sent them back...

Lucky granddaughter, that's a nice present Rod!

6" Starrett combi square.

I would say avoid the JET. A while ago I helped a friend unpack and put together one he had ordered, and he sent it back next day. Wasn't accurate nearly accurate enough and the build quality seemed poor and not up to their usual standard. Usually Jet stuff is really good, but I would avoid...

Yes, thank you!

Martin, Malcolm, I've sent you both an email...