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This thread is quite aggressive considering the subject matter. As to the mdf, my Dad did an amazing kestrel relief carving for my...

Going back to sources of materials (for the financially disadvantaged) - if you are willing to deal with a LOT of waste and have time to...

Very refreshing to hear from someone with actual experience of both sides of the coin and can therefore give a more nuanced viewpoint...

And herein lies a potential problem. The UK is not in the EU, both the EU and the UK will find it very difficult to diffentiate...

Ah, but as you are aware ( you alluded to it in that post ), there are two "off - topic" areas..Some very interesting discussions in...

Brilliant, thank you. I've no problem with whatever the rules are so long as I know what they are. To be honest I think my brain is too...

They'll never take responsibility for the result of their actions. Thats the thing about these populists, they move on to blame another...

One problem, as I see it, is that the huge decisions are made by governments. Governments are affected to some degree by popularity and...

The problem as far as I see it in recent years, is that those who go on about having "freedom of speech" actually mean "I (and possibly...

We have responsibility to truth in the sense that we have to do the utmost to justify the claim to truth. It need not be absolute, but...

I wear cheap steelies all day long and my feet are happy wearing Regatta hiking socks (you know, that once-cheap brand that isn't cheap...

I have a set of 3 of the "Amtech" version of 2nd photo. On rare the occasions when I think it would be the ideal thing to use for...

I believe wrench is the American term. Wench is the British one...

Yes yes a sharp whack with your gloved hand in the direction of spin should loosen it. I have a wire cup brush and it even works with that.