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Tufnol was used a lot in the avionics industry. It's machinable and very dimensionally stable. Was used extensively for making prototypes, jigs and fixtures. You can machine it quite easily, you can even 'thread' it. Would be brilliant for fences and table tops. It's quite heavy as I remember...

I used the same method as Triton. Textured Formica sheet with contact adhesive to hold in place. It ends up very heavy, but I used two sheets of MDF bonded together then the Formica on top of that. The edges I finished with softwood flush withe the top of the Formica so the Formica edges are...

Took some finding, but Done!

The table saw has been SOLD.

I might have the riving knife, I’ll have a look for it. The dust collector went in the bin. I wouldn’t think it would be possible to get a replacement as it was welded in place, I had to grind off a couple of welds to remove. The best thing for the saw would be to make a wooden cabinet with a...

The polythene is not perforated and there’s nothing on the outer packaging from what I saw of it. Thinking about it, Kingspan foam insulation is not vapour permeable either…

I’ve offered to insulate my sister in law’s loft. It’s a bungalow, with 100mm of insulation and she has electric only heating. The bills are crippling her, needless to say! The top up rockwool insulation she has got, has a lightweight polythene covering on the actual insulation. Presumably this...

Due to divorce/downsizing I’m selling my table saw. It is located in Woking and I’m looking for £250. I paid £399.95 for the saw plus a further £94.96 for the right hand table. I have both receipts if required. Included in the sale is the saw, the extended fence plus original, and two brand...

Lots of good information here. Thanks. One more update from me. I was talking to a guy who is essentially a full time property developer. He has put in three external flues, each time doing either himself or getting one of his guys to do it. In each case, he used a HETAS certified chimney sweep...

Thanks all, these are some really helpful suggestions. First off, I might try a local stove firm - see what sort of price an suggestions they come up with. If it's not ridiculous, then I definitley like the peace of mind option of deferring responsibility for legality. I definitely take your...

Thanks Woody2Shoes. I'll do that. The local plsnning portal is a bit vague. Talks about flues being okay, if not on front (visible from road I guess). This house is on a corner so might be tricker since visible on two sides. Nothing is ever easy!!

Hello, Just in the process of buying a chalet bungalow c1980 which has no chimney. I know, it's insane, what were they thinking about?! [I suppose dreaming of limitless north sea gas supplies!]. I've had a woodburner for years and also have around 3 years' worth of logs, which will hopefully...

Thanks all, nice to see I have a few neighbours 😁 It’s an interesting challenge buying a house. Finding something with a garage or space to put a workshop, plus I want something I can do up and add value to. And then if you do find something with a garage and the right potential, you could end...

Hello everybody! Sadly, I am downsizing due to impending divorce... selling the house and garden workshop. Haven't found a new house, yet, but no doubt, will have lots of projects coming up soon. Inevitably, I will have to get rid of a few things. So I was wondering if I would I be better...