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Yes I've got a jig saw but not sure how it would cope with 50mm thick timber.

My wife really liked the display case shown on the front of the latest Australian Woodworker mag. The legs have a fairly gentle curve on the two outside faces, and they advise cutting with a bandsaw...

Three years ago at WWW show I bought a Metabo 18v lithium ion drill for $459. Its been a good machine but one of batteries has just packed up. Two replacement batteries will cost $336. I can buy a...

try Craig on 0266447769 or 0409917846.He is northern NSW.

I had the same experience as Silent C. Went in and told them that wanted recycled t&g floorboards. He pointed to the pile and said sort out what you want. Took me an hour in full sun sorting out what...

Thanks guys for your suggestions. Will look again at blackwood and also tassie myrtle.

I've been planning a classical style bureau with glass doors bookcase on top for a long time. Always thought would go for huon pine. A mate was round the other night and said using huon a bit...

Thirty years ago when living in NZ I made a cabinet from heart rimu.I now need to alter and extend it but the NZ government banned export four years ago so I can't find any new supplies.
The Sydney...

I noticed three 12cm x 12cm pieces of sandstone veneer ( about 15mm) thick had loosened from the vertical sides of our front step surrounds.I removed them to prevent damage in case they fell.
Can...

thanks Harry

I am building an entertainment unit and want to fit a drawer which will have in it those plastic CD racks which enable you to double stack CD's vertically. I have asked around but can't find anyone...

I need whole roof re-tiled. 1920's house near coast.Was going to use tiles but builder said why not colorbond, bit cheaper and stronger in case of hail etc.
I think he's probably right and it would...

I have to put up a wall mirror on a double brick and tiled bathroom wall.There are water pipes somewhere " chased" into the wall and I don't want to drill into them when hanging the mirror.Does...

I had an automatic pump installed a few years ago which I think would do your job.Unfortunately it's 240v. I think it was bought from Hardware and General in Brookvale.
If I wanted to get the finer...

Can someone identify this table top timber please.
Thanks in advance.

I needed a new workhouse 18v cordless last March after I'd been flogging my Makita for years.Looked around and after a lot of research a replacement Makita or Metabo seemed to fit my needs best....

As Larry says I would not remove old nails.If you need to use new ones I would buy the special spiral type which seem to hold better.
Again, I would not use filler between gaps but if they let in...

Thanks again Dusty. Much appreciated.

Thanks Dusty, they will be a great help.
If you have any small gaps after fitting replacement boards, can you suggest a filler to use which would suit a tung oil finish ?

We have an old kauri pine T&G floor.Some years ago a 5mx1.0m section, and a few smaller areas were replaced by particle board due to rot, and whole floor was carpeted.Unfortunately the 5.0m runs...

I used Tung oil ex Bunnings two years ago and it still looks good. I can't remember whether any additives were in the oil, but it was easy to apply and has required no maintenance.

Putting on top of wood chips not of great use since makes it harder for worms etc to take down into soil. I'd mow to break em up and set aside, or put in compost heap, with some Dynamic lifter or...

I think you may be applying a quick fix to the sympton rather than looking at the cause. Sure if the all tiles have been on for many years it may be a case of age, but over time the bond on all will...

Yes that's it, and I also use the angle, as a guide for shower screen sides.

I normally roughen up or etch existing surface and paint with Bondcrete or similar solution. Then use sand/cement with a Bondcrete type additive. Generally I wouldn't take it down to much less...

I have recently used the CSR soundscreen and found their website useful. It costs a bit more than normal batts but in total they are a small part of a project cost.
I would also recommend you...

I know exactly how you feel but I would not advise any veneer type covering. That also takes time to measure up , apply etc. Are your parents remembering to score the wallpaper surface with rough...

I have always used Capral. They have a good range and I think extrude profiles for many of the retailers.

I have to instal an ecofan to remove damp air from under house.The area has one layer of bricks sitting under the dampcourse and on top of sandstone blocks. After removing the bricks I still have...

Yes I think you're right about where the bulk of advertised woodworking jobs are. Don't despair, a lot of the smaller specialised outfits working with " real wood", that may suit you better are more...

Just had to do a similar job myself. Used gap filler and as Mick suggested, wiped with a damp rag before it skimmed. I found this left a small indentation along the " wipe line", so I squeezed a bit...

Thanks all for the advice. Yes I've got bench saw and circular saw etc, just missing a band saw. Only want a small bow to add a bit of visual interest.I'll first experiment with plane ,spokeshave and...

I am planning to make three bow fronted drawers out of solid timber for an entertainment unit. Size approx 150mm high and 800mm wide.
I don't have a band saw and can't see that a router blade and...

If it's the same as mine, you remove sliding window,undo 4 screws in corners,and then you can pull 4 sides apart and remove rubber surround from the glass.

Yes that was the process we used to lay cork in kitchen and laundry. Found it relatively easy to lay and cutting much simpler than ceramic tiles.

Only problems we encountered were airborne dust...

I managed it with a thick/long nap roller and changed colour slightly to ensure complete coverage. It worked out well.

Problem with the solid type polyfilla "mirror finishes" is that they look great for 6 months but then as house moves due to drought, heavy rains, whatever, they crack up again.
I find the...

I really would not trust adhesive to hold the viilaboard especially if tiling onto it and using in wet area.
Some years ago we had a similar problem and first packed the wall as best we could with...

I tried to coat melamine doors when renovating a kitchen. Knew that over the years they would get a fair share of knocks so before doing all the doors I tested a few with different paints and ESP...

I had a similar problem with our old (100 year ) house and used a waterproofing liquid on the exterior walls. Didn't affect the appearance at all. I had a problem with a few bricks inside and outside...

Yes I have gone over existing layer of Laminex but I was confident that the original adhesive was good. Then I roughed surface of Laminex with orbital sander and applied strong glue. A neighbour did...

Our house had fixed windows. Chippendale restorations are now in Rozelle and supplied 2nd hand rods ( they also have new) and I made up the opening windows. Yes they are bottom hinged and they have a...

Lovely work, the danish oil /poly finish came out well. You can buy rare earth mags strong enough, maybe not at usual hardware/timber places but there is a specialist in Warriewood or Mitchells in...

I had similar problem a few years ago. There was a DIY product that involved drilling and injecting silicone. In the end I sub contracted that part out because I thought the pros had a better...

I have just finished a cabinet in non Oz red cedar.
Beautiful grain but the sides of some of the boards have rough areas which no amount of sanding or polishing seems to remove.I finished with Tung...