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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Neolithic_stone_axe_with_handle_ehenside_tarn_british_museum.JPG

One example is the Langdale Axe factory near us, worked for hundreds of years and I believe Langdale axes made of the local green stone have been found all over europe

And of course it was used for boxes, including turned threaded boxes as it takes a fine thread well.

Thanks Yojevol, I hadn't considered that but will try it on one section to trial it. Like you say not much clamping pressure needed if the joints are right and can be reinforced from behind. Jacob, sorry I'm having difficulty visualising your suggestion ( my issue) I'll try drawing it. Could be...

Hi, I'm planning four corner cupboards, traditional in style. The plans I've seen for these have the stiles of the face frames consisting of two pieces cut at 22.5 and joined to form the 45 degree corner. Thinking ahead to the glue up what do people think the best method of clamping the long...

As cabinetman said if your bench has dog holes then stops and wedges should do the trick? Same issues keeping it flat but this can be done with careful application and/or use of hold downs/weights etc. At a push you can rig up hold downs using long bolts and timber through more dog holes.

Pete - thanks that looks good, I guess the MDF lends itself very well to that style. I like the height of the panels. Very classy. I'm going for a continuous run of tongue and groove, our bathroom isn't very grand and there isn't a lot of open space to appreciate the form of panelling. If I can...

Hi, I'm planning on a bathroom refurb over the new few weeks as wanting to make good use of my annual leave in the current circumstances. Planning to use mid-height T&G ) beaded board style wainscoting around three walls. Has anyone done this? I have a couple of queries, I'd prefer to do this...

Like Phil I have a pyronix system for the house and workshop with different settings to allow the workshop to be alarmed when we are in at night. It's linked to a local security firm who actually attend if it goes off (rather than than monitor the situation remotely and ring the police)...

Sorry for delay in confirming these arrived on Monday, thank you, some good winter evening reading material

I'd like these if still available, PM sent

That's a very nice collection of screwdrivers. +++ for wood handles though that may be more a case of what I like rather than what is most efficient. The old Mills of Sheffield on the left has been my favourite for more than thirty years. It's not pretty but fits perfectly in my mitt. I've been...

I do like that, and the dovetails, I plan to make one in the next week or so but will go with the design as shown. What was your overall length?

+1 for the Weald and Download Museum an incredible enterprise, they also have one of the largest timber based buildings in the country, the Downland gridshell. I'll definitely look out Amberley though, I don't know that. I have the Repair Shop book, a Christmas present, it is an interesting...

That's a really nice new handle, bravo for bringing another old saw back from the brink

Very nice indeed 👍 I always meant to try casting a pewter rim but have never got round to it....

I turn when I can - in between work and house renovation demands - I make sure I am trying new projects

I use a vacuum with a soft brush head on it to clean the motor fins on my Maxi

Thanks for the replies, that's reassuring. I've never really used walnut oil but I'll get some and give it a go. Does it take a while to dry off like say tung oil?

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