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Although I did not put it nearly that strongly I would not dissent, in any way, from the sentiments expressed by NetBlindPaul and mindwhatyoutouch. I would just point out that Prizen is - apparently - located in Ireland where the rules are different. That said, and from what I know about the...

Oh, just to add. Sticking a a bit of wet and dry (of whatever grade you need) to a bit of glass gives a nice big sharpening area and is pretty cheap and simple too.

Difficult question to answer really. People swear by, and at, all three. It's a very emotive subject! The only thing is to play around until you find whatever method works for you. Personally , and in order from least to most favourite is a waterstone (too messy) then an oil stone, and...

The circular ones are usually random orbit sanders. The base goes round in little circles while at the same time rotating. (If that makes any sense at all!) they give s a smoother finish. The square ones are (afaik) just orbital sanders and the base move in little circles but doesn't...

You can use sharp sand if you want. People normally use soft 'cos it's a bit easier, but it's no big deal either way. It can be a mugs came trying to match the colour. The only hope is that the sand came from somewhere fairly local. Just have a look round the local builders merchants and...

Slate or tile every time :) . It's pretty straight forward to do, weathers nicely and will outlast the shed for sure. Or you could do what I did, and roof the potting shed in corrugated iron. You do get used to the bongs, and pings from the falling acorns - eventually. For a similar...

Probably 10mm CSA cable, which should do 40A. You'll have to be going some to pull anywhere near that anyway. You might want to put the protective covers back on the house consumer unit next to the B40. It looks like they have fallen out. (I know it doesn't seem like the worst thing in the...

I’m really not sure I want to post this. It runs the risk of saying it’s OK to do DIY electrics. In some circumstances it is, but in others it isn’t, really it isn’t. The regs are there for a reason, which is to keep you, and those who own the house after you safe. Note that the rules about...

40A to a shed! What did you tell the spark you were doing in there :) The actual connecting may not be rocket science but working out what you safely need to do is a bit harder than it appears. I think thats the point spectric is making. ive seen some excellent DIY electric stuff done and...

Hi Eshmiel, Gosh how could I have forgotten about that trick of tenoning on a band saw. Yep its certainly a good option. Thanks for reminding me. The next batch of tenons I do get done that way!

Yeah, routers are not great for cutting tenons! i must admit I find small table saws frustrating. Not the blade diameter so much as not having a bullet proof fence with plenty of room on the saw bed and a decent sliding table. But thats ‘cos i tend to build furniture and need to cut...

as Aiden says it depends what you want to weld. I mainly do thicker stuff (over 2mm) for which arc is well suited. My arc welder can also do tig, which is for the thinner stuff. I found arc quite easy, but tig needed three hands! At least for me! I got there in the end but it took a while...

Its a real challenge getting started. Its always struck me that its at the beginning you need good kit, as you get more experienced you can often work around the not so good kit. A table saw is certainly one of the first “big” tools you need, and either the bosch or dewalt will be an...

I’m not sure this is going to be of any help at all, but exhibition stands often incorporate whacking great turntables. I’d guess a search for exhibition turntable may throw something up. Gonna be expensive, but if its a high end kitchen.....

I think plyboard might be that stuff with a thin veneer on either face and thick block in between. Probably plywood is a better bet. As StevieB on the rest.

Its basically a site saw. Most of the evolution stuff is semi-disposable light use trade kit. don't get me wrong, I have some of it (circ saw, whacker and concrete saw) and its great when used within its capabilities. I’d guess you‘d be very happy with it as a starter saw, but want to upgrade...

TBH rather you than me on that one! Besides the potential youve been frames moment of being chased out of the shop by an out of control lathe there is the potential vibration to consider. Plan B?

Its a bit easier to be fair, and a little bit more adjustable, but fundamentally you are right. when i started I went for the big dewalt ‘cos it was a jack of all trades. Table, freehand big or small cutter. (Had the triton been out then I may well have chosen it instead. ) I then went for a...

Mimosa yellow, lovely colour. (y) Mine is a spitty IV 1300 from ‘72. Its in bits too. A near barn find which had stood for years. Rubbers and seals all gone, no brakes, carbs a bit gummed up but sort of runs till it get hot (missing carb heat shield). Hope you can get the knees sorted and...

Ok., thats alright then. (TBH anyone who runs a little classic british sports car is definitely OK in my book!)