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    Workshop Design/build advice - insulation

    Insulation seconds.I know they are a little far away from you but i know people from cornwall who saved money using these guys.I have bought off them and their prices are good,many of the boards just have edge damage or tears on the paper outer etc. http://www.secondsandco.co.uk
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    Hello from a newbie

    Hi xy i understand now.I have allowed some play but not as much as the rough old vise the screw came off, so it does allow clamping of tapered work. I wasn't sure myself so have kept it all so that later it can be eased if necessary.There is a thrust ring that screws on the vice leg that is a...
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    Laying Solid Oak

    Just found this and thought it may help....SikaBond® High performance PU adhesives for wood floor bonding and multipurpose bonding. Liquid Batten System SikaBond Liquid Batten System makes it possible to install all types of wood flooring on any substrate, for example, screeds, concrete, tiles...
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    Hello from a newbie

    Thanks for posting tips Mark, xy heres a pick of the bottom of a leg vice(not mine) ,hope it helps....Mark explained it so much better than i did.
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    Hello from a newbie

    Hi xy, if you click on the pic and see at the bottom of the vice by the left leg you can just see the parrallel guide which one can put a dowel in to keep the leg where you want it .Hope this makes sense.(That guide is tenoned into the bottom of the vice.)Also if you grip stock vertically it...
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    Hello from a newbie

    I think compared to a quick release vice it is a litle slow but the smile value of having made it really outways everything else.I found the vice thread in a local antique shop having looked for a wooden screw or even a large tap and die set.I even considered making a die.I was going to make an...
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    Laying Solid Oak

    Lay battens down first if you can get away with the difference in levels (20mm thick absolute min),if not then sikaflex is your friend on the concrete section.
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    Hello from a newbie

    The bench is being "pickled" in raw linseed as i like the feel and look of it and i am not sure i shall be able to maintain a pristine bench.I fully intend to use it for hand tool only use and am really enjoying the peace, for a while ,of no machines.How long before the hairs on my arms grow...
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    Hello from a newbie

    I cant remember where i found it but here is the pic,by the way i am a lot taller than they old sailors!
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    Ash wood and tool handles

    Great link,interesting to see him hitting the right end to seat the head .
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    Oak Bedside table

    Beautiful rays on the legs,well done.
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    Hello from a newbie

    Ooops been reported to a mod already! :(
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    Hello from a newbie

    Hi all,i found your site while i was doing some research into making a new workbench and have been lurking ever since,I wasn't sure where to introduce myself so so i thought i should just jump in! I lost my workshop recently (not down to the beer for once!) and am looking for another so in the...
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