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Hi, sorry if this ones been covered before but does anyone have any recommendations for a finish for a kitchen knife handle? I've replaced the handle on my sisters favourite knife with yew and so far have given it a few coats of danish oil but was wondering about melamine laquer but I'd be...

A friend of mine just posted this in a group discussion. I am always fascinated by people whose greatness was not recognised in their lifetime. Shames most of us in our age of conspicuous consumption...

I bought some of these from Axminster several years ago and fitted them to my (then) workbench They aren't the best castors (you do need a fairly level floor and they can easily jam up on any obstacles) but they do offer a compromise straight out of the box allowing you bench to be solid on...

Thanks Trevanion, I appreciate you taking the time. I think my solution will work out. Only slight concern wood is the potential for slop/movement, I don't think this likely as not going to be generating huge forces and only affects the relationship between the saddle and the clamping block...

Thanks again for the offer of help but this evening a slim clamp nut was listed on eBay, typical! eBay item no 114320439633 At least now also know what it looks like. Now have to work out whether I think it's worth nearly £20 and offers anything over my workaround

Hi Trevanion, I have today managed a work around with a 3/8" BSF nut and a large washer turned down to fit. I think this will do the trick. So I wouldn't want you faffing around with this just to satisfy my curiosity but if you do dismantle it at any stage I'd be interested to see what the...

Thanks Trevanion that's great

Hi, I've managed to get hold of a compound slide for my Myford ML8. As per piccs attached. I think it is nearly complete and I have a spare saddle assembly however I am missing a crucial component. I believe that all I need is a slim / low profile clamp head nut into which the clamp stud from...

Lots of views on this, and I am not a bike expert or geek but I can strongly recommend two Specialized models. Specialized Sirrus = Flat handled hybrid much nearer a road bike Specialized Rockhopper = much nearer a mountain bike but 700mm wheels. Both can be fitted with a range of tyres, and...

I have the Makita, and it really helped me get to grips with breaking down ply boards. Can't comment on the others but they get good feedback. As for guide rail lengths I agree with Owen the 1.4 is too long for most work and not quite enough to cross cut 8 X 4 easily. I got 2 rails with the saw...

Absolutely it did, thanks again

Thanks Andy, I obviously didn't trawl the forum enough before posting. I think even had I read that post back in 2017 it's obscure enough to have dropped out of my head by now... Fascinating research and great information. I don't think mine has any markings but I'll look more closely when...

It could hold any sort of flat blade/tool but only adjustment is sideways in for the width of the tool. It's pretty basic. I put it in the next bucket of molasses and then have a play around.

[/img] Hi, not sure if I should post this is metal working section but does anybody recognise this tool that I got in a bucket of rusty oddments? I've presumed it is a user made tool possibly to hold a file or chisel blade? It could be used to hold a file to trim saw teeth or a file a scraper...

It did - yes I will have to check out the moulded flashings/edgings. I had planned to a quote from a local supplier who supplied my mates reroof (but that was a standalone building). As for raising the roof. The main Reason is to win a bit of space inside for over head storage, it will probably...

Thanks for the replies, for some reason the board wouldn't let me respond yesterday so seeing if this will work.

Hi, I've been reading this thread with interest. I have a 6m X 4m garage which adjoins the gable end of my house. The long side faces the prevailing wind. I'm planning to reroof it with metal sheet pretty much as described above with new rafters, 3x2 battens and OSB below the insulation. I have...

I've managed to find decent bits by cobbling together odd ones here and there and working to restore and sharpen them. I've found the brace really useful recently when driving large screws to join joists or sleepers using a hex bit adaptor that I got off eBay for a few quid. Much more controlled...

Hi, Is the maple still for sale? If so I'd be interested. Will try to pm Thanks, Robin

Hi, I'm presuming these are now sold but am interested if not - pm sent :D