Hi, Gently boys......I'm only a carpenter - self-employed/domestic work. Just got a 1500W portable extractor mostly for my 2000W router. Has...
Hi, The Dewalt DWS520 is a great saw. I want to cut several kitchen counter tops for a large 3 x 2.5 metre bar for a TV/Games room,...
I doubt if you'll find any drawings for this. In any case, many of the pieces will have curved edges so drawings won't help much unless they are...
Just found the answer! 3/4 inch material = 1 1/4 inch screw.
Thanks Jason. The whole pocket-hole jig system looks very useful. I think I will get one but I haven't been able to find anywhere that...
Hi, I am making a corner cabinet from 19mm oak veneered MDF. It's 2010mm tall and the various corners will meet at approx. 60, 90 and 120...
I agree (I didn't buy them - the customer did).
Hi, I just hung 7 doors in a newly bought old house. No heating on so obviously no aclimatisation of doors possible. Some of the doors (4-panel...
I've used an old steam iron (without the steam) on a medium/low setting. A few times the edging seemed to warp almost on contact so I guessed it...
Hi, Didn't really get an answer to the specifics of this. Can anyone help? Thanks.
Hi, Always had less than perfect results with irons - edging is no different. I find some parts stick well and other bits tend to buckle and...
You need to use a very fine blade. I'd recommend a hand saw, not electric. Take it slow, keep the blade as flat to the material as you can (not at...
Hi, If you take a look at many of the recent posts on the Carpenters and Builders Talk Forums, there are a couple of guys who are creating...
Try: www.uk-oak.co.uk Based in Northants, all oak is custom run so any size you want; delivery anywhere, amazing rates, and a great online...
You can get custom made carcasses and panels in any size from www.frontlinecabinets.co.uk and I use http://doors.homestylekitchens.co.uk/ for...
Yes, I am talking about hammer fixings.
Forgot to say: what do you recommend for fixing the architrave and door-stop given the reaction between steel and oak? Or is it OK to use steel...
Are the hammer-in type frame-fixings OK for oak frames? They seem to be surrounded by plastic so no contact between oak and steel. Doors are...
Mainly because the guy hasn't decided if he's going to have a wooden cill or use stone. The top of the wall is 230mm wide so it's not a simple...
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