Recent content by RobNichols

On getting a Yankee screwdriver I was pleasantly surprised at just how good they are are screwing slotted screws.

Welcome to the forum. I think we'll all feel your pain somewhat.

My leg vice goes all the way to the floor. To be honest, I need to trim it, but the fact that it's one of those jobs that hasn't got done, shows that it's not really a problem. It does drag a little, and I do need to give it an occasional kick, but it's not the end of the world. I'd also...

Love the details of the tail vice in Plate 279 ..... but how about that sliding vice in the middle of the workbench. I've seen a sliding deadman in that position a lot, but not a sliding vice!

Let's start with my wife's vase I knocked off a window sill yesterday

The bench looks fine. Having a solid platform makes such a difference to most woodworking tasks. As with most things, your preferred finish is a personal choice, and I think trying out something on your workshop projects is a good idea.

Love the use of curves

A Record number 3 is the most recent plane I've added to my collection, and I really like it. I set it really fine and use it for finessing small areas. I also have a GTL brass plane which is the same size. When I'm doing a lot of planing I'll have three or four planes set up. A scrub plane to...

I was planning to come along to the open day so that's another reason to attend.

Interesting. Nice to see a variety of blades available for the router planes. I'll have to scratch my low angle plane itch one day but I'm resisting for now :)

Hard to fault that advice, though I'd add the caveat ""with a plunge base" as many of the big name good quality ones have that option. Whereas some of the cheap 1/4" routers that look like 1/2" routers don't have the flexibility of either a 1/2" router or a 1/4" with multiple base options.

My experience: Multitool - Not used a lot but when you need it, it's usually needed to do something in an awkward spot so having a cordless one is a real boon. Orbital sander - Using it with a vacuum is essential IMO - it makes sanding so much more comfortable and the sander works better if...

I'm interested in them. PM on the way

It looks like a standard generic number 4. It looks like Hilka are still operating: https://hilka.co.uk/no-4-jack-plane-43909504.html It should work fine. Check the bottom is reasonable flat, and give the blade a good sharpen and see how you get on.

That video is excellent!