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hi 9fingers.thanks for your feedback.good suggestions gratefully received cheers guy

hi recky 33 thanks for the tip.my main worry is the outfeed and infeed tables being coplaner.i have seen a youtube clip where the guy adjusts cams to acheive this my machine seems to have none but does have multiple grease nipples either side of the cast table.cheers guy

hi mike the model number is L1.i have tried the usual suspects.i have not tried fine woodworking extras.that just came to me.thanks for your reply

hi all.can anyone recommend a book on set up.i take british wood working and fine wood working but the issues i have do not have any relevant articles cheers guy

hi to all.i have recently bought a multico planer.it is used and in good condition.i have been giving it a good coat of looking at, but now i need to use it.i viewed steves presentation on youtube and a few others however i am still slow on the uptake.my machine seems to have more nipples than a...

hi to all.my friend has a large dormer opening that we are going to frame and glaze.the dimensions are 1.8x4m we plan to divide leaving four panels with the centre two opening.my question is what is the minimum the frame size can be using 25mm double glazing.the two opening sections will be...

hi big soft moose.good alternatives which i may suggest to the lady after explaining the probable cost to her wallet and my tools.cheers guy

]hi woodbloke thanks for that pointer.i dont have a high end pt so you have saved one of its lives.good advice humbly recieved cheers guy

hi ironballs,thanks for the heads up on the tools front.i have not used this timber before so that was news to me.i have heard it is a oily timber requiring cleaning with meths before gluing or finishing.thanks for your advice much appreciated guy

hi andy thanks for the information.i will check them out.like the dog! my staffy is currently in usual position monged out on sofa cheers guy

hi to all.i have been asked to make a four poster bed which i enjoy doing,my problem is that the lady in question wants it built in reclaimed teak she spotted one made by raft at the ideal homes exhibition and really likes the timber.alas in northern ireland there seems to be a short supply of...

hi scrob i'm in cookstown.i bought a trend fast track from a tool shop in derry, dock rd i seem to remember?.i'm from essex originally my wifes from here.so far i am finding it difficult to find fine furnishing courses in any shape or form in NI.i think theres one in belfast but that is full...

hi scrob where are you in northern ireland i'm in tyrone cheers guy

hi scrob like you i am new to the forum and live in NI.i take it your not considering staining .have you thought of japanese pull saws for dovetailing reletively cheap to buy.a little engineering square sliding bevel plenty of softwood to practise on and go for it.hav'nt looked but there must be...

hey oryxdesign i will take your advice on buying a rattle can and the sample panel it cannot hurt and the cost is negligable.looking forward to conflicting opinions as i lean towards conservatism and i live up a mountain.the dog does not give great feedback and caves in to my ideas to easily...

hi jake thank you for your input i would agree black may be over but did it begin,ive never been asked for it as a finish before so this is virgin territory i am looking forward to it cheers guy

hi oryxdesign thanks for your advice.spraying is not in my skill set and scares me silly.i think subbing the spraying would prove to expensive for this project but will file for another day cheers guy

hi to all.first post. i need advice on timber selection,i am building a bed for clients who spotted a black high gloss finish article in the high street, i convinced them that a black stained hardwood with a oiled finish would be a classier option.i would like a beautiful grain pattern which...