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Thanks for the reply Masona. Not using Bourdeux for treads only for skirting, risers and panels. Yes it is very soft but is so resinous it's clogging belts and bandsaw,etc. Haven't as yet located a supplier for Piranha. I've been told if I can get it it's very expensive.

Got a bit of a problem chaps. Am doing up a flight of stairs. The wood is piranha pine, lovely colours but not readily available. So am making do with bourdeux pine (very similar). The problem I have is that sanding Bourdeux is an absolute pain. Two passes with the belt sander clogs even the...

Yep, same again :oops: Enva singing "May it be" does it for me. Geogem

Hi PTH I have a number of routers and most have 6mm, 8mm, 0.25", and 0.5" collets. All four sizes are quite common. gemmy

Hi Anna, Good place to get timber is your local household recycle centre. They often have old furniture which you can pick up dirt cheap. Dismantle it and you have a supply of ready seasoned wood for projects or practice. Geogem :idea:

Have heard or read about the transformer type of controller for power tools before. But where do you get them. Maplins????? maybe. :shock: MOD please see item 17 your post has now been split

I've always found the best way to fit sleeved anchor bolts is to use two nuts instead of one to drive them in (much less chance of damaging the threads). Then get a short length of tube same size as sleeve, just a gentle tap gets the sleeve to grip. If they came without washers, fit one. :wink...