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I find cutting to the knife line frustrating too, particularly in dark woods as mentioned. I wear eye glasses for reading, however my normal prescription does not allow me to clearly identify the cut lines at times. So, I bought a cheap pair of specs from WHSmiths with a greater prescription...

Good luck with it. David

Have a look at these Josh. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-REDU ... ?var=&hash http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/20098138 ... 386&adtype http://www.rutlands.co.uk/pp+woodworkin ... ors+d01103 If no exact fit you could buy one closest to yours and manufacture a reducer from rainwater or...

As previously mentioned a vacum cleaner is not the tool for your needs. It will at best remove most or some of the dust from a hand held power tool such as sanders etc. Your vac will not handle the saw dust from your TS and especially the TP, which is about the biggest producer of chips (not...

Thanks for the response. Perhaps I should I stated curing time, rather than drying time? The finish is applied very liberally, certainly on the first coat, left to soak for 10 - 15 mins then wiped off. dependant on the wood and its ability to absorb the finish will determine the number of...

Thanks. A very valid point, particularly for a hobby woodworker (such as me) such information can be overlooked in simply exposing the most attractive face. David

I had a look at the DT website Stewie, some incredible woods offered. In particular the tiger myrtle 4 x 2 stock. What a beautiful but incredibly expensive workshop you could build with it (assuming you could find enough of it) :lol: David

Thanks for the additional info Glynne, very useful. David

Thanks Custard, advice and info much appreciated. David

Had one, got rid, end of!

Good to see you back at it again Stewie, I look forward to the WIP. David

Whatever floats your boat. :D

Thanks for the input Mike. David

Whatever you preferences or tastes the level of skill, knowledge and craftsmanship is incredible. David

My chosen finish for years has been a wipe on spirit based poly, with Tung oil in equal measures and a little white spirit to thin for ease of application. The dry time varies depending on the temprature, although a week to 10 days is usually enough time after the last coat is applied for the...

Thanks for all the feedback fellas. David

Not really, just an input to establish the best all rounder, or if the bling bits are really needed. :wink: David

Glynne, Thanks for the detailed response, just what I was looking for. David

I have been considering treating myself to a Knew Concept fret saw for removing the waste on dovetails. (on thinner stock ) Does anyone own one? or have experience of one? Does the lever tensioning and swivel feature on the more expensive models makes a difference or just some added 'bling' I...

I have the Garrett Hack book, I haven't read it thoroughly as yet but from what I have read it has been very educational. I would definately recommend buying it, but perhaps not for £80. I bought mine from Amazon in the Summer, I paid £16.00 (+ postage) David