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Chris, The laminate floor is one of the best moves i ever did, i drop glue on it all day once its hard it lifts of with a scraper, stain etc just wipe off and sweeping it is a pleasure not a chore (for my son i might add). I spent a few grand on good extraction and filters and its very...

Philly, The workshop is to full house standards, the only difference is it doesnt have the inside walls. i did it this way and went for full planning permission so i could convert it by putting walls up if i either sell or swmbo puts me out for spending toooooo much on tools, nice and...

as does central heating, 8) got to many toys to list............. to scared to start a gloat :twisted: Ian

with you there Chris, if i had them for a month or so on test then had to give them back would i rush out and buy another set 'No' the leather roll smells nice though, pity its redundant as they are now installed in the wall unit, might try and find a spot for it somewhere as it gives of a...

John, This was one of the points I was trying to put over, tablesaws are difficult at handling 8x4’s with or without masses of space, I owned a PKF 255 for a short period, I sold it because I should have bought the V8 with the scriber and hadn’t realised the amount of space it required, I...

Hi John, You should be able to pick up 3m lengths of screwed rod at your local BSS (pipe suppliers) check your phone book, this length is common for hanging pipework studs. Looking at your sketch all parts are easily available from Bearing Service (phone book again) ie timing...

Thanks for all the kind words, it took me a day to make the jigs and another 2 to finish, its just one of those ideas that springs to mind, i have got a lot of fancy stuff that i want to do but i put in a 175 hour fortnight as it is and time is precious at present next year you will see some...

Hi John, That is done by hand, i did worktops by hand many years ago before i could afford a jig, i did it with a circular saw and straight edge then a handsaw then filed it to shape, its actually not to hard but give me a jig and router anyday, cant beleive how cheap the...

One little table, its a nice height for me when i get a chance to sit. the top is perpex for now the glazier is too busy to cut me a bit of glass for it. time is an issue for now so i ended up putting 2 coats of danish oil on it, will probobly get another coat or 2 eventually. i stiffened up...

update on the drawing its totally upside down i dont know how i managed it. It will be 6mm toughned glass on the top, rebated in regards Ian

The design called for a small table using a tailed router and possibly a biscuit jointer and here is what I have come up with I wanted the table to be made simple but I think I overdid the simplicities of it, the basic design you could use a length of 80mm x 40mm without the complex joints. I...

My 16 year old boy unfortunately, wont come into the workshop anymore, he did try a few things but never took to it he now wants to join the army. I'm a bit gutted that he wants to sign up but i will support him whatever he decides. :shock: :( He always remarked that people will compare work...

as can old turning tools....... tried that but wasnt comfortable, just a bit on the short side, veritas is the safest i've found Tony i got it from axminster Alf, Youve got me all shy now i was going to do a write up on the veritas beading tool but i'll leave it for now. regards Ian

What a fantastic little gadget this has turned out to be. My scrapers have been gathering dust of late and i decided to give them a treat. i have used old saw blade steel for my scrapers and the filing and honing has taken its toll. they are normally filed then honed on the stone then given a...

I'm with midnight here, i like japenese saws, tenon saws and a dovetail saw. whatever type of woodwork you do these will always be handy Ian

They are not great screwdrivers for the types of screws we use nowadays but for old screws for which the tips were designed for they work fine. thanks for the links regards Ian

Hi All, I am on the lookout for a Quality set of Cabinetmakers Screwdrivers. Price is unimportant but they must be preferably British anyone know of these slowly diminishing sets regards Ian

Hi Geppetto, Ebay can reveal the odd treasure but taking someone elses word for a good saw can be a risk particularly if they are just clearing out a bereaved parents tool bag and they know nothing of what they are selling. Why not give Roberts and Lee a phone 020 8363 6452...

Yes. I am going to enter this time, i am tryin to perfect a single jigsaw piece about 125mm square. I tried to get a template made a while back but wasnt successful, even a cnc machine couldnt get the accuracy required on all four faces with a mating pin but i am determined this time to...

Hi Shady, T- Track is about to sold by Brimarc i beleive, they have taken on UK marketing for Kreg and i beleive that they do a version of the smaller T Track. Not sure if they have it in stock yet i,m sure Martin will be along to clarify. Phenolic, UHMW etc i have tracked down...