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OK thanks Chas - I'll probably try and do it outside if I can. Guess you need a holiday now ;)! FYI - found out from someone at Bernzomatic that MAPP gas will be no more soon - there's only one company who manufacturer it and they won't be soon. Will be replaced by MAP Pro which is mainly...

Chas hope you had a good trip - thanks again. Jason - he makes it look very easy! I'll try the easy-flo 2 stuff first and see if get any acute headaches ;). Cheers Gidon

Well done - nice idea the pipe on some stud! Worth sending in as a tip to a mag perhaps? If you rout a slot in each side it'd be height adjustable too ... Cheers Gidon

Jeremy If you are just starting out in the hobby the best advice I can give is to find a local woodworking class. You will then have access to a whole room full of industrial machines. You won't be allowed to operate them but it will give you a feel for what they all do and more importantly...

Jason - no worries at all! Really appreciate all your help. Think these fire bricks will do me for now even if they were a bit pricey - means I can try some brazing in the shed. Looks like that stuff (Nickel Silver rods) I picked up from B&Q is actually bronze! So reckon it'll be easier when...

Thanks Jason - wish I'd read this before! I just picked up some fire bricks from the local fire shop - they weren't cheap (£4 each - got 4). Do you know if these need to be kept dry and if they would be similiar to those insulating bricks? Cheers Gidon

Well realised I have not idea what Thermalite blocks are! Are they those normal grey blocks? Can you get fire bricks from building merchants? Chronis sell insulating bricks but they are pricey. Maybe it's only important for bigger jobs ... Had heard that about normal bricks Dave but not sure if...

Thanks a lot Jason. I'll try and get some thermalite blocks at B&Q then. Cheers Gidon

Thanks Rob. Well the torch arrived today (Sunday dispatch from Screwfix - wow!) And I picked up a can of MAPP gass from B&Q. The easy flo solder and flux will be a few days and I'm impatient so I picked up some bernzomatic "brazing rods" - called Nickel Silver Brazing Rods. As far as I can tell...

Woodfit also have a range (and you can see prices and don't have to open an account :x): http://www.woodfit.com/product_info.php ... ty+-+White (More listed at the bottom of the page) Cheers Gidon

Welcome Phil. I have an HMS260 if you need any help. Cheers Gidon

Oh right so this is still quite weedy! I'll see how I get on. Thanks again for your help and advice - will no doubt be "shouting" very soon! Cheers Gidon

Thanks very much Chas - that article on silver soldering was great! And appreciate the clarification jason - does seem to be a fair bit of confusion but think I get it now. Anyway have ordered some gear so will let you know how I get on - really appreciate everyone's help - it's a minefield! For...

I find my SCMS very useful - I rarely use my cross cutting attachment on my table saw any more. Their main advantage is capacity. They aren't so accurate for trenching - for cabinet making at least. But ok to cut quick tenons for more rough work. Biggest disadvantage is they take up lots of...

This link has some great info on brazing / silver soldering: http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk/tech6.htm Includes this link to a whole online book on brazing which is very informative: http://www.handyharmancanada.com/TheBra ... /bbook.htm Looked into getting a propane gas cylinder + torch but...

Thanks Pete for the warning ... Cheers Gidon

Well not quite - but near enough :lol:

Hey Colin two years to post a "how to" isn't bad going ;)! Cheers Gidon

Great stuff Colin! Great to see how they are made - very clever. The beautiful one you kindly made for our 2nd baby is now being enjoyed by our 3rd ;) - he loves it! Thanks again! Cheers Gidon

Thanks chaps for the very helpful suggestions. I want to try silver soldering - I fancy getting more into metalworking anyway. Might just pop down B&Q or Halfords and see what I can get down there ... I'm not feeling very flush at the moment so don't want to spend much. Cheers Gidon