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Axminster sell these. Brian

OK so what's the prize? Brian

That will be; cubic metre per sample = 1.5 x 0.15 x 0.025 = 0.005625 cu m. so for 500 ---- 0.005625 x 500 = 2.8125 cu m. All you have to do is decide how much you want to allow for wastage? As it's hardwood, which is generally sold in cu ft that works out at; ~60 x 6 x 1 = 360cu in x...

Have a look at this post by mailee - it may be just what you need? Brian

I haven't used them but Sykes timber have both listed in their yard in Warwickshire. Brian

Hi furyjohn Welcome. A comparable priced hardwood to pitch pine is beech and I would recommend this as a starting point. Unlike ash, it is fine-grained and although it can be a bit bland it is very nice to work with power and hand tools. Being relatively cheap also reduces the impact of any...

Poplar (Populus spp) can be a bit 'wooly'. Another alternative, much favoured by cabinetmakers, would be yellow poplar (Liriodendron spp) [not related]. It has a close grain and is very suitable for painting which is good as it has a strange, unmistakeable odour (which I don't think is...

If by 'signs of woodworm' you mean small flight holes then I wouldn't worry unless it is excessive. They are made when the grown insect leaves the wood, not as an entry hole as is the common misconception. What it will leave is voids in the panel so I'd avoid using it for that reason if there is...

It's difficult to tell from the photo's. Any chance it could be the dried out residue of some long forgotten piece of chewing gum - you did say it's on the underside of the table!! Brian

The heartwood of larch is classified as a 'moderately durable' timber (EN-350) but can be prone to variation depending on age and where it is sourced. Unless you are using posts with a lot of sapwood it should be fine for your intended use. HOWEVER, as for any timber used externally, it is far...

I don't know where you are but they should be opening a new store here in High Wycombe at the end of the month - surely some bargains to be had??? Brian

I have posted my not-so-positive feedback on the TS200C recently if you search my comments. My gripe is not so much with the saw unit (which is very heavy and solidly built) but with the complete lack of thought that has gone into the rest of the unit. They have crammed everything into the...

Just be thankful you didn't buy the 200C - the mistake I made. I have mixed feelings about Record as they have good quality components but they just don't seem able to design them into functional units. I'm not sure they understand the concept of product evaluation? I also have one of their...

Interesting debate....now I'll chip in. I consider the term 'handmade' (or hand-crafted) to evoke a sense of skill and craftsmanship that has been relied upon in the development and production of a piece. This would generally be an individual piece but would include, for example, a set of...

Hi Andy Good luck with your project. I just had a look at Gowdy's website and he has some impressive pieces there. I suspect the battens he uses are intended to keep the panels flat and stop them from bowing. It is better to accommodate any potential for wood movement rather than trying to...

Hi David I wouldn't get too hung up on the tables being a bit out of parallel. As long as the cutter block is parallel to the outfeed you should be OK. Your convex cutting is due to the outfeed table being slightly too low to your cutter block - you may be getting some snipe on the end of...

Sorry to ruin your year!! I saw his work a while ago on tv when he was exhibiting in China - your picture reminded me about him. I'd still like to see how your piece turns out? Brian

Mike Are you a fan of Marten Baas's work? Brian

Green(e) wood ----?????---- Rufus Greene (HMS Gaspee) Brian

If you're intending to make a cricket bat don't forget that the willow is compressed in order to make it dense enough to use. Gray-Nicolls compress their blanks to 2000 psi. Brian