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Well, over and above the excellent organisation again, I really need to thank waka who stepped in when my original ss went missing in action. Waka very kindly had prepared an excellent standby-by gift which arrived this morning. I am really chuffed with my gift - many thanks and a happy new...

Mine sent but nothing recieved so far - however, I have faith in Santa (Royal mail however.........) S ;-)

That will certainly solve the problem - very nice indeed! Simon

Pinched from a model engineer forum but I think we can all see some relevance!! Tools Explained: DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the...

Count me in again! (PM Sent) Simon

My lathe is at about 30deg to the wall for just that reason. It is a short bed lathe thought (Vicmarc 300) so not too much of a problem re floor space. S

Could I ask - what is it?

Frans Brown uses it a lot (along with a couple of others). http://www.fransbrown.co.uk/ As others have said, nice end product, horrible route to get there! (loads of Resin + knots are v.hard and rest is soft so bump bump bump is the order of the day). Of course, to get the knotty effect end...

This is 'snakewood' Looks a very different beast.

Thanks Chas - I suppose a search first would have been too easy! S

Folks, I have been 'off the slope' for a while recently but I noticed in the latest Ax catalogue that the SP chuck has been withdrawn. Anybody know why / what is going on here as for my this was the best chuck in the market for many years. S

Folks, I have just got a TK sharpening system and I believe when new they are sent out with a info sheet with sizes for handy set up blocks etc listed. Does anyone have a copy of the 'struction sheet they could scan and post / email me? Thanks Simon

Rob, Sorry but I too have to pull out. Work commitments I'm afraid so mortgate wins over hobby! Have a great day, Simon

Rob I'm SIMON BARNARD - NAILSWORTH, GLOS Thanks for organising this! simon

I really like the flexcut range. They are the sharpest tools I have used and really easy to keep honed. Simon

Serious point - storage and history are everything together with regular confirmation of calibration. Do you have an application where you need a AA grade item or is it an academic question? Simon

Many thanks for all your kind comments! Simon

If it were me I would start with a visit to Andrew Crawford's site. Some really A1 boxes that will give you loads of ideas + I know he acts as an agent for some top quaility hinges although not sure on the solid silver possibility - (perhaps solid silver escutchen / inlay may be a more...

Will do - thanks Chas! Was a bit worried as this time last year we were snowed in as we live of the top of the valley. SWMBO had asked the midwife team what would happen - apprently the hospital have a 4x4 to come and get people and there is a deal with the Army if it all goes Pete-tong! Nice...

What a Xmas - fantastic gift from my S-Santa and my wife also managed to add to the pile! Little Lewis appeared on Friday 23rd. All very well and happy! Simon