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Welcome to the forum NoviceN7 Fred

Welcome to the forum Gary Fred

Hi Pat oak has largish vessels that I cannot see in the samples you have shown. Beech can have similar ish medullary rays but much smaller. An end grain photo will clearly show the close grain of beech and the open vessels in oak. hope that helps Fred

If you expand the image you will see the lovely dovetails on the drawers Fred

Hi Pat Lovely work. Are you sure they are oak? Looks like beech to me Fred

That's Beautiful 👌 Fred

superb craftsmanship Harry Fred

I'm glad you didn't take the advice of the 'don't use a honing guide brigade '. Have you noticed how quick 're sharpening is using one? I use an 1200 grit Odate plate for forming a minute curve on a plane blade prior to th a 8000 grit waterstone for the micro bevel.

Welcome to the forum @johnb80 . Fred

Brilliant work and thread. I've really enjoyed it. Thank you Fred

Hi Keith, Did you go to school at RHS. I did. Just wondering. A person with that name knocked me out in a boxing match when I was in the sixth form. I reckon it was a lucky punch. 😉👍

Is it legal to record secretly? My research then in my circumstances was that it was not legal. In the event of an accident because the company was not complying with the law of the land my concern was that the management would not 'tell the truth '. They made clear admissions on recordings...

Hi @Stigmorgan Glad you recorded the conversation. I did the same years ago when I was a resident at a retirement village and was complaining about serious breaches of health and safety. I would suggest you also download the conversation onto your computer as back up. I transcribed the...

Good morning @Buzzer12 . Welcome to the forum. In my experience it takes some time to deal with a bereavement. I wish you all the best during this difficult time. Fred

Welcome to the forum Paul Fred

@ScottyT Fascinating work and read as usual. When the bridge is finished is there a 'traditional' way of ' christening ' the bridge that you use? Fred

@Richard Burns Welcome to this forum. Hope you have a wonderful fulfilling and very happy retirement. I'm had one for the past 24 years. Best job yet. Fred

@Tom Davis welcome to the forum Fred

@Distinterior . What an excellent idea. Thanks Fred

@Sean33 . Beautiful design and excellent craftsmanship. Love the blue flexible handles.I I would love to see more of this project please Fred