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I've just finished sanding back my stairs to the bare wood. I applied copious amounts of paint stripper, attacked with a heat gun and used a quality detail sander, and was still left with the fiddly bits in the corners (mainly on the strings where the risers meet the treads). I found the...

Thanks for your reply Eddie, I understand that lot now. With regard to the "table saw" question... I'm basically building a workbench and "workshop" etc in my garage, and was after one power saw that would be suitable for the most jobs. I didn't want to get a table saw, only to find out...

I'm looking to get a power saw for general DIY / woodworking use, and am a little confused as to the different types of power saws available. Firstly, what is the difference between a "Mitre Saw", a "Compound Mitre Saw" and a "Radial Arm Saw" ?? And what are the advantages of these over a...

Thanks for your replies. Would you recommend a table saw or a mitre saw for general DIY use then? (DIY meaning amateur who likes playing about with wood). I read somewhere that table saws are suited to more tasks. Would you agree with this? Thanks

I can recommend a pirate based memory game (ages 4 - 8 ). That's QUITE piratey, although not totally pirate based. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qr4HOdFVps

I'm sure I once saw that "New Yankee Workshop" guy on TV sing a dado blade on a table saw (one of his many workshop power tools). Perhaps I was mistaken. :oops:

Hi I am thinking of buying a table saw for general diy use. I have found one that is within my budget, which is the SIP 03121. Has anyone any experience with this table saw? Is it worth the money (£110), or should it be avoided? Also, I've been reading on here that it is dangereous...

Can anyone please advise me how to stop the bathroom ceiling turning black around the edges. I believe it's caused by the damp air, even though we have a small extractor fan and regurlarly leave the window open. Every time we wipe it off and paint over it, it comes back after a few months...

Hi We have just had new new stair spindles and handrails installed, amd I'm looking to stain them a nice oak colour. I've looked at all the stains in the shops and am a little confused as to which is best. Has anyone any experience with the Ronseal Perfect finish varnish (comes with a pad...

Hi I've been reading rave reviews on this forum for the Cloud9 Cumulus 11mm carpet underlay. Can this be used on stairs, or is it too thick? Also, does it wear well for high access areas such as staircases? Many Thanks for your help.

Hi I am looking for a decent sander that doubles as a detail sander and orbital sander. I recently bought a Black and Decker 4 in 1 multi sander (KA270k), but had to take it back as the "detail" point kept coming off (it's velcro'd on - just like the sanding sheets). Just turning it on...

Hi This weekend I attempted to remove the paint from our stair strings, back to bare wood. I used a heat gun, which got through 2 layers of paint, but didn't budge the last coat - a white coat. I then tried Nitromors, which got through the same 2 layers, but even this didn't touch this...

Hi I need to buy a ladder that will help me decorate my halls, stairs and landing, but will also let me use it as an extension ladder for clearing out the guttering / painting the eaves. Anyone know of such a ladder in existance? Thanks

Thanks for all your replies. What do you think of this.... http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/Product.asp?iProductID=6594 It's a table saw, but looks like a good one. Any views on this one? Thanks again

Hi I'm looking at building a workbench for my garage, and wanted to include an electric saw of some kind built into/around it. I will be looking at making a few cabinets, tables etc as a bit of a hobby. What are the advantages of a table saw over a miter saw? I can only afford to buy one...