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Hello, I have been wanting to sort out the electrics in the garage for a while now and since were on lock down what better time to do it. So at present the garage electrics come from a 16Amp fuse which is in the consumer unit with an RCD. The issue is every time the electrics trip in the garage...

Hello, I am looking for a bench top planer thicknesser and I have looking around and found Titan, Scheppach and Erbauer. I there there seems to be a few Clarke??? Ones about too none of the main brand names like Bosch, Makita, Dewalt seem to do planer thicknessers. They seem to just be...

Hello, I am looking at changing the lights in the garage to some LED flouresent lights. I am looking at these: https://www.wickes.co.uk/Sylvania-Start-5ft-Twin-IP65-Waterproof-Fluorecent-Fitting---No-Tube/p/185061 I am wondering if I could connect them all together if I get approx 4? They...

Hello, If you have no idea what I am even trying to make that's probably because neither did I when the other half asked me to make one. She shown me pictures of them and decided she wants one like the link below. I can do the majority but I have never had to make anything move before or clamp...

Hello, I am looking for a dust extractor as the Wickes Wet and Dry vac does a goodish job however is starting to just have problems now where the suction is being lost and I cant seem to work out why. I have checked the filter, replaced the filter, emptied it and checked the hose and all is...

Hello, I have now found that I need to do some detail work and work on some smaller pieces of wood where a trim router would be best. I am looking for recommendations for the router and the bits. What size? Plunge vs fixed base? Interchangeable bases? How does dust extraction work? What sort of...

Hello, I am looking at getting a couple of planes to remove bits of stock once cut where needed. I am wondering what to look for? I am going to be removing some edging and possibly some of the face boards. These are only small pieces of work currently but I would like something which would last...

Hello, I have heard that denibbing is a good thing to do after each coat of finish so I wanted to get some advice on where to get the pads from and what sort of grits? I am looking at using a coloured version of this Osmo Wood Wax...

Hello, I am looking at making something where I would rout out some letters and a custom part of Japanese symbols. I have found there are jigs you can get but is there a way of making it more fancy? I know trend and rockler (I think it was) do one but they look the same and appear to be the...

Hello, After some very hard looking around I have come to the decision that my mitre saw choice is between three saws. I very much appreciated everyone's input on the previous post but since then I have been able to expand my budget. What would people suggest out of the following three: Bosch...

Hello, Happy New Year! :) Can anyone identify this bit? My other half really likes it and I cant seem to find it on Trends Website but its in their video. If I know what I am looking for then it would probably narrow this down but I have no idea. All help is appreciated...

Hello, I am looking at making some small glass holders for presents (next year!) and was looking for a table which shows all the different types of router profiles which can be made from various cutters. This is for my own reference but also so that I can choose a profile I like for the various...

Hello, I have another post about joining boards and this is what it is going to be used for. Essentially I am going to be making something similar to this: https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/Dy0AAOSw9GhYe5pM/$_86.JPG With a semi circular top and bottom without the legs. The...

Hello, Very quick question. Can you apply Danish oil onto a previously varnished surface? Also can you put Danish oil on laminated pine board? Thanks James

Hello, I am looking at making a semi circular table however it needs to have a radius of 300mm. I have looked and I cant find any board which is this size so I am figuring I have to join them in some way. I am thinking that I just glue the edges together and clamp them down so that they stay...

Hello, We have recently had new radiators put in with the exception of two (about 4 months ago now) and we have had a new boiler around 2 years ago. However the problem with the radiator in the living room remains the same. It is warm at the top and cool at the bottom like it has a little bit...

Hello, I am looking at investing in a mitre saw and I am wondering what the difference is between that and a table saw. I currently have a table saw which works fine but people say that the mitres aren't very accurate on a table saw and a mitre saw would be better. If a mitre saw is worth it...

Hello, I have made a few circle jigs and whenever I use them the circles come out fine however they seem not to have a perfectly flat bottom. I am using a straight bit and where I plunge the bit in it seems to leave a little circle or a little trail for the initial pass but then goes away or I...

Hello, I am looking at some woodworking books and wondering if people had any recommendations. As I am getting into it more and more I am looking at improving my knowledge overall to learn new techniques and skills. I have had a quick look around book shops in my local town center but nothing...

Hello, We have had a couple of quotes for new flags and all three have given different suggestions and reasons for things so I wanted to clarify a few things: 1. How far away does a soak away need to be from a house? One guy said we can put one in.. 2. Can you have a drain for the water to...