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We all start somewhere, my skills are all self taught and I will at some point maybe make a piece of furniture. My take on woodworking is make something that is functional or just something you enjoy doing. I’ll tackle anything from a decking project to a new garden gate - I’ll buy the gate due...

Welcome boycey - fear not there are members of all abilities here , tell us all a bit of what you make or plan too .. Edit Sorry I missed your name Alan I was outside when I read your post..

I’d say your best bet is with Roca themselves . ( Edit -) do They do end panels as with kitchen cabinets or offer you the raw materials-+ edging but given the cost of that unit they make prefer to make you one bespoke at a similar price . Next bet is to find something close and accept it’s not...

hello new member - are the oak boards engineered- several pieces glued together and the factory varnished or just 1 piece of solid untreated oak. Can’t see any issues with the latter as long as you can apply sufficient pressure to your 6 pieces while the glue sets . If it’s treated/ varnished by...

These soakers are great fun for kids and kidults alike and they are designed to not be harmful should you get a face full or 2 . Get the pressure or injectors wrong and your day of fun could end end in tears . Why not simply use a shop bought soaker and incorporate into the carts design , your...

Hello Tony , welcome to ukw , not sure if you’re aware but we have members from all over inc Australia so you’re in the right place . Help advise pics of your work all welcome. However your move to down under is making me a little envious 😂 seriously though welcome 🤗

not an expert but that beast looks like it’s designed for 100-150 mm . Most large extractors don’t operate well at less than this ( hplv/ lphv. etc ) but I’m sure the excellent knowledgeable members will explain it better.. welcome btw to ukw ..

Think I’d be trying to keep it simple at first anyway- so + 2 for the blackout blind. I think unless it also incorporates the uv protection also mentioned above then some heat will possibly get through..

I think I’d take a basic set of tools as mentioned pliers , screwdrivers , small socket set The soldering iron and multimeter mentioned above is a good call , tbh I no experience in repair cafes but as ghe organiser can’t be bothered to be there to introduce you to the members then just treat it...

Hi and welcome to ukw ,, I take my hat off to you as I can sense your pain in your words . It’s very brave of you to post your story and I read it I can’t help think of the friends and family I’ve lost over the last few years . You will have to post a few messages before you can use the for...

Absolutely right, I set my job site saw up and checked it about 20 times , I didn’t switch it on until I was a 100% . I asked the members here about the gripper you mentioned and if it’s the one where you remove the gaurd and the riving knife then don’t use it for your t/saw . The good folk here...

Hi and welcome, to ukw must be quite a challenge to work mainly from solar. Good on you ..

best way forward is to take your time , there is no rush, get to know your saw , make sure you know how to adjust it properly so the blade is square to the mitre slot/ gauge and likewise square to the fence . Never exceed your reach and be extra cautious with long pieces or large sheet goods-...

As an amateur user of the larger woodworking machines t/saw and bandsaw and r/table I still have all my digits. Most of that is down to my own ways of working safely, constantly risk assessing and the natural desire not to put any body part near anything that can spin faster than I can move or...

Good evening and welcome to ukw . Lots of turners here to help you and many more from every level and type of woodworking all willing to help ..🤗🤗

Experience over the years has taught me to buy the best I can afford and if can’t afford brand new then a well cared for 2nd hand machine will outperform a cheaper inferior brand. Something about rutlands power tools says don’t buy me I’m cheap and ugly and I won’t last long before breaking...

I have small shop vac connected to a small cyclone , great for smaller tools like sander small to medium router. Larger tools like t/saw and planer / thicknesser large router may need a dedicated extraction system. Depends what you’re producing dust chips or shavings. My space is limited so I...

I read your post and understand your situation- many years of experience at various management levels but no real qualifications but experience imo is worth far more than a few letters on a bit of fancy paper. You have already reduced your expenditures and no doubt will continue to .depending on...

Not in a position to make my own until the workshop is set up, so looking at things like Wasn’t suggesting he does 😂

Difficult to judge on one negative review but easy enough to pop into b n q if you have one nearby ,, personally I’d err on the side of caution especially at just shy of £800 especially if your skill set can produce better for a lot less .