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I want to paint my flat front door which is stained dark brown. The final finish will be light grey. Do I need to apy a priner, an unsmdercoat or both before applying the grey final coat?

Got a heat gun, but that is tricky if it's lead paint. How do I do this safely?

I've got an old door that I'd like to repaint. It's an external door to a building with flats, so ventilation is good. The old paint is cracked and has started to peel off. I don't know if it's lead paint or not. I presume I'll need to remove the old paint before repainting it. What is the best...

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I have neither so I'd like to get one that I can do things mortice joints etc. You mention that you use Thor Nylon Faced hammer for delicate work. Which of these look good for more heavy-duty work like mortice joints?

Something like this? Would you use this mallet for light work or more heavy-duty work? What do you think of this alternative?

Which wooden mallet would you recommend for woodworking which my (very sharp) chisels? The make may not matter but what is a good size would be a good one for my first one?

I got the light in the UK

It comes with a carabiner clip. Will a threaded hook do as an attachment?

I'd like to make a tripod from 2x2 timbre. It's about a metre tall and 60 cm wide at the base. I'd like to hang a grow light (it weighs about 1 kg) from this tripod so the joint needs to be strong. What joint would you suggest?

I definitely need a flexible adhesive for a couple of floorboards that's going under two doors. It like to glue the board (the adjescent boards will be nailed to joist) to stop it from moving or clunking as you said. By normal silicone do you mean a silicone bathroom sealant or similar?

I have a few floorboards that I need to lay over a steel beam. What adhesive should I use for that. If you can recommend an adhesive that's sold widely, e.g., in Screwfix or Toolstation, then that would be preferable. Thanks

Axminster sell the self-adhesive sandpaper in 600, 1250, and 2500 grit only. Is the 600 course enough and is the 2500 fine enough or did you get other ones elsewhere?

The Vaunt diamond stones sell currently for £36. Is that the normal price? How much has it been sold for when reduced?

The Vaunt diamond stones sell currently for £36. Is that the normal price? How much has it been sold for when reduced?

I have some of that material. Thanks Thanks. Axminster have an equivalent product that is cheaper so i will get that.

As you may have gathered by now, I am not one for doing things simply ;). You're right. I do have a few chisels and I plan to practice my sharpening skills on those and get additional ones as and when I need them. I like the look of the Veritas Mark II jig so I think I am going to get it. It...

Is this the hone you mean? https://www.axminstertools.com/veritas-mk-ii-honing-system-200810. Granted, it is more expensive but it looks good quality and is easy to use and set.

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Firstly, big thanks for that mine of information! I'll get 3 or 4 of the Ashley Iles bench chisels as you suggested. I think getting diamond homes with a thicker backing sounds sensible. I presume these aren't the Vaunt ones. Would you be able to say which ones you'd recommend and where I can...