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I've heard repair guys state that the Hitachi's tend to break their handles if dropped due to the weight proportioning. Also said not to buy Bosch, I never asked why. Generally I think that Dewalt....

I love the first vid where he picks up the old Stanley, and says " this is an old plane, er(reads the word Stanley embossed on the metal) a Stanley! Yeah thats it". 20 year master drunk, looks like...

I think you could use that plastic garden edging they sell at Bunnings, dig a thin trench and drive it in so it was almost level with the ground; this will stop the movement of soil runners.

Had a similar problem with my wintergreen couch. Looks like it is growing straggly but upon closer inspection you can see that its just that all the leaves are chewed off and the stalks are all that...

Carry,

To add to your post I also had issues with the Leigh bit slipping in the leigh collet reducer. Seemed to have solved it when I followed a suggestion to make sure the lines on the reducer...

Like others I also reported this, this is Ebay response for those interested


Hello,

I'd like to thank you for writing in regarding your concerns with item #
160229174156. My name is Angie...

I like the way you alternated the sleepers' butt joints, closes the corners.

Not exactly sure of your point here. Sensible clients are aware of these issues. Sensible clients appreciate them. Sensible clients also work and have frustrations in their jobs, what is new? Its...

Pine is cheaper, easier to cut and drill/nail. I think you'll find that hardwood will probably warp less.

To all the tradies on here using those clients that either aren't home, don't want to pay or complain about workmanship unfairly as excuses for poor manners - get real. I think you'll find that most...

I guess if you made a drawer you'd have to make sure the chairs and kids legs will fit underneath. Been caught out like that before! Ebay and demolition yards are a good place for recycled timber.

Made a simple kids table to eat their breakfast on from some recycled hardwood tongue and groove. Needed it in a hurry to just screwed the frame together, but I think the top came up pretty good. ...

Thanks guys that helps; think I'll give the fret saw a go and see how I like the idea of fretwork-maybe a scrollsaw for the future if I get sucked in! I like the idea of using it to make router...

I've had a search but couldn't find an answer so hoping someone could point out the obvious; what are the major benefits of using a scrollsaw over a hand fret saw? For example if I was only to use...

One thing I have discovered is that if you want a garden you are setting yourself up for work and compromises. There is no perfect way to do something. I have found that if you are after a...

Point is that beadlock is another option, and with the router bit you can make your tenons from whatever wood you like - no need to buy stock.

I've been advised to use crusher dust for my base. I think the key is like you said to build it up around the tank a little and dress the sand/whatever with some stones to look nice and dissuade...

I've found that what I've needed most is a flat, large and stable surface. It certainly doesn't need to be super heavy duty or fancy. More of and assembly table you could say. You cut the pieces...

I agree that I'm happy to watch anyone work with wood and teach me something new, even if I never use it. At least Norm looks like he has a good time about it! But as its been said already, a smirk...

Sorry to revive an old thread but Matt88, if you are still alive, you need to either move or build a really big fence:oo:.

Those of you who feel the less expensive models are fine, have you had an opportunity to use the others? I'm wondering if anyone has used both and can shed more light on exact differences.

I was...

As a serious weekend woodworker I am interested in the forum opinions on what extras you get for the name like Jet, Makita, Delta over the Carbatec and Sherwood versions. I've looked through the...

I must admit I am similarly inclined-I am attracted to tools that are readily adaptable using their own accessories, like the festool system. Creating complex jigs really doesn't drag me to the tool...

Can I ask why the jigsaw? I must admit that the Festool range like the CMS and its components seem tempting too, I think they suit my space and weird need for high quality.:)

Reason I was asking was being new to woodworking I wasn't sure whether the jigs had replaced the drill press method or whether people still used the drill press for some reason that I couldn't see. ...

I think thats great advice guys. I'm starting to see that I will be limited by the stock available to me, and a domino will not be a cure all solution - need to be able to create straight wood...

I've read about pocketholing using a jig and drill press - I was wondering if anyone has used one and knew/thought of advantages/disadvantages over the Kreg system. I can see potential immediately...

Tried the carbatec one out, nothing on the Kreg. The Carbatec one is aluminium and the shaft is easily chewed up by the bit, though the steel guide seems solid enough. Get the Kreg for sure.

I've always thought it stood for dressed all round- timber that is already milled square and faces planed. But it is true that it can be difficult to fine good DAR stock at reasonable prices.

I guess its fair to say that as long as my interests remain in creating basic furniture from available DAR then Domino will make things faster, easier and probably more accurate. But if I wish to...

Guys,

Was wanting some advice on purchasing a domino, hope you can lend an opinion. Have been working wood for a couple of years, have collected some reasonable gear such as a Makita compound...

The ozlogs look good, thanks for the site. Pretty expensive compared to wood but I do like the fact they look like untreated sleepers with character, which normally wouldn't be a good choice for...

Hi all,

Was looking at putting in a raised garden bed of railway sleepers and was wondering if anyone had any experience or advice with these things.

Thanks!!:U

Brands that I personally have found to leave a nice finish and appear well made are Carbi-tool and Triton.

Cheers:)

Working in an emergency department I get constant reminders how dangerous the most innocuous items can be...everytime I pick up a tool images of various maimings flash through my head. At least it...

Like everything else is excellent at somethings but not others, as has been outlined already. To add my two cents I find it good at butt joining frames, gives you the ability to screw the end grain...

Using one of those piston type wagner guns I found very useful for painting awkward pieces like lattice etc which take forever with a brush. A gun will cover it in no time. The advice above is spot...

I've used beadlock for a few projects..great for rails into posts. Its quick and accurate. The shims are not much good, but they are easily replaced with wood stock. Its important that you use a...

I put up blueboard last year and the accepted method was to fill the joins, apply a skim coat, then a render coat, then paint it. You would at the very least need to fill gaps and apply a skim coat...

I recently used MDF as a tabletop for a kids table. I used pine for the rails and legs and just pocket holed the slab of MDF on top(After routing the corners round and a decorative finish all...