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Hi there, Has anyone got the Hammer N4400 bandsaw. Looks a good piece of kit? It is a bit pricey and wondered if others thought it was worth the extra cost in terms of performance etc compared to say the Basato 4. Actually on the B4 I have had a look at some reviews on the B4 and they seem...

Have just finished making a new bed out of oak and have started adding a few coats of Dansih oil. Was planning on 3 or 4 as it is a bed and unlikely to end up anywhere water (unless the floor collapses then it will be in the bathroom!), is this enough? Anyway, a couple of people have mentioned...

JFC, thanks for the photos, they are really useful although sorry about your phone. Will let you know how I get on. Good quality pictures from a phone btw.

The problem is, if I replace it with DG its going to look slightly odd as all the other windows wont be so surely it will look different. I did think about taking it out but I cant see my wife being happy with a gaping hole in my daughters bedroom for a couple of weeks whilst I get round to...

Can anyone recommend a good book that describes the process of making a box frame window. Need to replace a couple in my house and not to sure of the process. Have not been on the site for a while (or in the workshop come to think of it) but good to see it is still going strong. Well done...

I tend to use straight bits most of the time in my router table and the odd coving bit. In terms of moulding bits I guess it is the same a most people using mainly ogee type cutters. Having said that now that I have a bit more confidence in my router table (having not used it that much until...

Thanks all. Just goes to show how useful this forum is. I hadn't even given getting someone to mill it a second thought. Seems the most sensible way forward for the parts that are too long for the workshop. Have used Catford timber before as relatively close to me so will give them a call.

Hi all, Haven't posted for a while. Went to Oz for a month over Christmas and have basically been playing catch up with my life ever since getting back two week ago. Good time had by all though. I am sure you are all beavering away on your competition pieces but need some help. Basically I...

Just thought I would send a quick note to wish you all an enjoyable festive season be it in the workshop or with the family. I myself am off to Oz on Thursday for a well deserved holiday with my wife and 2 yr old daughter until mid january. Obviously looking forward to it although sitting next...

Alf Another good one which I had forgotten about is 'Inspections and Reports on Dwellings - Assessing Age' by Ian Meliville and Ian Gordon. The book seems to be aimed at those working the homebuying and selling industry so may also be of use.

Alf The problem with these types of books is that they normally focus on one specific period, ie victorian houses, neo-classical etc. However, there is one titled 'Houses of Britain - the outside view' by J Prizman which goes through both different periods and regional variations. The problem...

I don't know much about these machines I must admit but know there are a number of you who seem to swear by them so thought you might like to know there is one for sale on ebay. Look in good condition. Noticed it when looking at dovetail jigs.

Also agree, have not seen the film but the book is brilliantly written. You want to put it down but cannot. Totally rivetting. I am recording the film and looking forward to seeing it.

Mailee Dont know if this is the sort of thing you are looking for but having don a couple of these I have found it easier to release (unscrew) the bowl and slide it underneath the toilet. Gives a much better finish. it may mean playing around a bit with the pipework depending on the toilet type...

Is it me or does the Axminster search engine seem to work on a different version of the English langauge that has long since been lost. I used to find this quite frustrating until I realised that you can put in a range of bizarre words that seem to come up with a list of results. For example if...

Nothing like reigniting an old post. Felt I had to confirm other views of the Dewalt 876. absolutely useless. There is so much movement when pressure is applied to the fence that you can't cut straight. Very difficult to get blades to balance on the wheel properly as well. At least I can gain...

Gidon Don't know if this helps but have you considered the frosted film that you can buy on roles or get it cut to size. I have used this a couple of times on windows and have always been impressed with it as long as a) you make sure the glass you are putting it on is free from dust and dirt...

Best purchases this year The Flex (PC) 2 peak router - fantastic machine both as a stand alone and in a table. Tormek 10" supergrind - haven't had any hair on my right arm since I bought it! Worst purchase this year. Ice cream maker - Like I needed another hobby!

Hi all, I am building a music/jewelry box for my daughter. I was wondering if anyone had ever fitted one of the musical movements before. They basically have a barrel and a wire lever which when pressed down prevents the music from playing. I assume you fix the movement itself to the bottom of...

Funnily enough I only came across this company for the first time yesterday in the router magazine which I don't normally buy (seems quite a good magazine actually). Apart from the delivery being good what are the quality of their router bits like? Are they their own brand?