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Corian sounds ideal for a saw table zero clearance plate I need. But where can I buy some, please? I need something stiff and 5mm thick. And I like the idea of turning a cutting board into feather boards! It's not an American term for Formica, is it?

Haha! That's what it says on the maker's label. I'd post a photo if I had the first clue how to. It's got to be ten years old at least, but runs beautifully.

I bought this router, installed in a Ryobi router table, about eight years ago, and up to now haven't had time to even look at it. I'm hoping someone has a similar router, and can help me. I can't get it to plunge. It's not corroded at all. It has two large handles, one of which contains...

Thanks for drawing my attention to this, what a sensible, useful and simple jig!

Thanks for that, David. That wouldn't be economic for me, from Somerset. My question remains, is there anything in the Screwfix catalogue (or Toolstation, or anyone!) which would be a good substitute for the official pocket hole screws? I'm planning on getting my jig from Rutlands, they...

I was going through a Screwfix catalogue yesterday, and I wondered if any of their wide selection of screws were suitable for pocket hole joints. I've not bought a jig yet, but it's only a matter of time, and I'm aware the "official" screws are expensive. I'm sure someone on here has tried...

But do you have a 4' takeoff from your table saw? Cut 4' from one end, and then reverse the workpiece. Or don't I understand the problem?

Hi guys, I've not been on here for many years, life got in the way! I'm about to retire, and have bought a very second-hand bandsaw as above. Written on the saw is "Blade length 87 1/2 inches". The existing (broken) blade is about 10mm wide and has six teeth per inch. I want to use this for...

Thanks, guys. See you there!

Anyone know what time it opens? Can't find the information on the website.

I was hoping to get one for two or three hundred beer coupons. Axminster do a table-top planer/thicknesser for just over £200, but I guess it's going to have it's problems. All the others seem to be four figures, which I could never justify even if I could afford it (which I can't). So it...

Thanks for that very concise reply. What a shame! I was hoping a thicknesser would do it all for me, but obviously it won't. I think I'm going to forced down the road of second-hand machines rather than nice shiny new Axminsters.

Probably a simple question for some, but not me. What's the difference between a thicknesser and a planer/thicknesser? Is it just that a planer/thicknesser needs to be changed from one operation to the other, and that with a thicknesser you plane one side then turn the wood over and do the...

Thanks, gentlemen. The method I saw was none of them, but they'll do for me. I'm saving up for some of Steve's dvd's, and if the weather improves I should get some honey money! Regards, John

Some years ago I saw someone cut thin pieces of wood on a table saw, with no risk to fingers. The strips were around 8mm x 6mm from softwood stock a couple of feet long, and he cut several dozen in a couple of minutes, and didn't use a push stick. I can't remember how he did it, and I need to...

I think we've managed to divert him away from Rosewood, but thanks for all your helpful advice, guys.

I'm sorry, I should have added the information that the client wanted a viv to match all his furniture, which apparently is all made from Rosewood. I'm hopeful that I can source melamine-covered chipboard to match, which would be much cheaper, quicker and sustainable. However, the client may...

The vivarium needs to be waterproof, as a high humidity needs to be maintained inside. Has anyone varnished this wood? Veneer may be the answer, but best option may be veneered ply if it's available, as the viv will be 6' long, 3' high and 2' wide.

I've been asked to build a vivarium from Indian Rosewood (Sheesham wood). I know absolutely nothing about this wood. Can anyone tell me if it's expensive, does it have a residual smell, and would it take varnish well? And is it difficult to source? I guess Robbins in Bristol would be my...

I manufacture vivs, from 18mm melamine-covered chipboard. Your frogs will need high humidity, and would be best kept in glass cubes. I doubt you'd be able to make a wood construction waterproof, and you'd spoil your creation very quickly. If you need help with design, do get in touch...