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..well that's even more impressive. Acetone - that's nail varnish remover isn't it?..apply it with a small brush & allow to dry before glueing ??

..wow.. I am deeply impressed.. it looks both immaculate & stylish. Where & how does the loose leaf live when not needed? Are you not worried about that one staying fresh looking while the top ages or do you use some supder duper finish ? How do you get the top so flat & perfect?? I'm scared to...

quote] Hi, Togalosh ...unless you can saw down the joint with out reducing the width to much. My joints are bad but not that bad !..hopefully. Did you make the chairs in the photo too? ...so Teak is quite precious..or at least very expensive - ??? ..so do you kep the small off cuts...

I've been telling people about how hard & wonderful Holly is & that it should be utilised a lot more.. what a plonker. Do you expect I'll have to reglue my carcass?

...oh hell, I glued it up this evening..and my uncharacteristic confidence in my jointing skills was misplaced too... ho hum. Does Iroko smell like teak & have soft soapy dust? Pete Hell almighty, that's a lot of teak & in a very useful size too .. I thought I'd scored a lot until I saw your...

Thanks Dunk, I now see Iroko is also called African Teak so I was not a million miles away...just a few thousand. ..if pva will do then that's great as ,this time at least, my joints fit pretty well. Mark, thanks for the tips.

Hello Gents, I scored a van load of old school science lab bench tops a while back & have now got round to making something from them but late in the day worked out that they are probably teak.. I've only worked with teak once before & that was 20 years ago & have a few questions. I am making a...

..the tingling is probably static that's not discharging.. you are running the motor on a bench & you've not thought to earth it too - that's a worry. I'd take CHJ's advise a leave it alone.

Possible causes: 1) No power to machine or lost neutral 2) Dust in NVR etc 3) Loose/damaged wire/s, 4) worn brushes 5) faulty capacitor 6) safety switch activated/broken 7) faulty motor & or other component ..you need to check cap & test if power is getting to the motor/brushes to start...

Houtslager (are you Dutch/Afrikaans?) I'm not sure it's that simple.. you'll need to match the torque too (I think).. & that is down to number of poles.. which I believe goes like; the more poles then the higher the torque...but don't quote me on that. Togs

I take it you have checked the plug is all ok inside(??) & that other machines work on that socket too. Some motors have internal over-heat switches as well as over amperage switches.. and most posts on here are to do with machines being too dusty & overheating & might work again once cooled...

I've a small 2.5kW fan heater that I keep dusting out - it works a treat & I've a 4m high ceiling. ..if I were to get a wood burner I'd get a CO alarm at the same time I highly recommend you buy some for xmas stocking fillers for friends n family (that you like). CO is scarey - tasteless...

Is this the same as Poplar? I think it looks great but I thought it too....soft. Does it not bruise & split easily ? I have some but found it failed easily when jointing. Togs

Good Lord...thanks Benchwayze.. I had no idea that was nearby. Splendid - I'll call them tomorrow. I've found a few websites to be wishful thinking from the suppliers I've contacted lately. I can recommend the very nice Gents at Ragley Saw Mill for green Oak & Larch. Togs

Hello Nicknoxx, Just the thought of all that painting (primer, flatten, 1st coat, flatten, 2nd coat... & in all those corners) only to have it on MDF that would very easily chip, dent, scuff & blow would make me go to IKEA & go on a Saturday ! If it was my choice I'd go for Larch as it's...

Hello Shopkeeper, If your son is so easily put of then a budget set could be: 1 or 2 of these: http://www.diy.com/nav/build/doors-wind ... Id=9671578 & 1 of these: http://www.diy.com/nav/build/doors-wind ... Id=9671394 ...with a drill bit to make the key hole. If that's not enough then...

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Hello Gents, I'm glad this topic has come up as I've not got round to getting a decent extinguisher..or 2. Can you recommend a brand please? Togs

Thanks bugbear ...I'm sure my skills are up to making a working vice.. but perhaps not as well made.

..oh hell I've just been on the Maguire site.. I'll put in for more overtime !!