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Good choices, Dusty Dave. The Makita drills are fantastic value. Watch out for something Bosch will be bringing out in the New Year, which we'll be revealing in the next issue of British Woodworking. And tablesaws generally are a good shout too. The choice was pretty limited 10 years ago, and...

We've been asking readers which is the best bit of new kit (tools or machines) they've bought in the 'Noughties so that we can make a Reader Award of the Tools of the Decade. Perhaps Forum members could add their suggestions (though I know many of you have already)? Do so either on this thread...

Once we've conquered the technology to do things like that, I'd certainly like to publish loads more on the web, including free access for some things, limited subscriber access for other bits. It's all a question of time, to be honest. Cheers Nick

What are you supposed to use instead? Are trestles permitted? Nick

Sorry not to have noticed this earlier. We do still have back issues of No.1 (bizarrely) but none of the other early issues you were after. I seem to recall not printing enough of issue 2, and that being in short supply. Good luck with your search. I'm flattered!!!! Cheers Nick

There was a time when Trad Wood was good, but by the time I took it over there wasn't enough left to resurrect it from the ashes of a dying magazine. Sorry.

I doubt Record have paid for inclusion in this case, but just to clarify in case anyone thinks otherwise, no company has paid for an item to be included in a test in any magazine I have edited (to my knowledge and memory!!). We've always tested on what seems appropriate at the time. And I'm sure...

Thanks, Rob There's also a difficult balance to find between articles that are 'experiential' (and give a magazine life and character) and those that are 'tutorial' (and rather straight). I'd like a few more of the latter in British Woodworking, but really good ones are the most difficult to...

Apologies, but I missed this thread or I would have contributed earlier. I'm trying to get Living Woods to press tonight, so I'll keep this brief. I apologise for any 'sloppy editing' Rob. It's the price of producing a magazine on virtually no budget, and working too long. To be honest, it's...

Would people be interested in us doing something about CNC in the magazine? How much it costs? What you need? Can you get it done by a third party? Cheers Nick

Yeah. As the playwright Tennessee Williams said: "Exorcise my demons and you may throw out my angels as well." Nick

We featured a three stand-out pieces at the show, but I rather wish we'd shown more, thinking about it. Have a look at britishwoodworking.com and you'll notice we've used a dramatic example on the cover. I suspect the pyramids aren't sanded, and come straight off the cutter or blade. I'll see...

That's interesting. I too was really taken by the simplicity of Matthew Burt's table, with the conical base, and I too love the detail of the thick veneer being visible. And the pyramid texture on the top of the chest looks amazing. I'd love to find out how he does it (and perhaps I will!). But...

Easy. This depends if you are starting as a beginner, or setting up a workshop as an experienced woodworker. I'm assuming the former scenario. Rule No.1 is don't spend it all at once. Buy a bench for a few hundred (you'll use it later for other things) and a bandsaw for a few hundred, then see...

You take advantage as much as you like, Damian! Trouble is we don't have many back issues cos we've sold out!!! So do please take us up on our offer of three isssues for £5. There's no obligation to continue afterwards. Call us on 01285 850481 and we can set it up for you. Or we can see you at...

Thanks IB. The block chair is extraordinary. Ian Spencer emailed me the other day to say that he'd had tons of interest in the piece, with one person possibly wanting a batch. He was fascinating to talk to, and I'd love to visit his workshop in London. Peter Rolfe was really interesting about...

Fair point, Wizer (though actually I didn't mind the chairs - takes all sorts eh!). Yes, Ironballs, you can do a three issue sub for £5 for Living Woods or British Woodworking (or both) as a trial. Just call us on 01285 850481 and we'll sort it out. We don't do the trial offer online. Sorry...

It's not necessarily the fault of the newsagent. We only distribute Living Woods to a select few specialist stores (though they should be able to get British Woodworking). We offer subs on both magazines. If you visit britishwoodworking.com you can find all the details for subscribing. We also...

I must admit that I haven't followed this thread throughout, but I would just like to mention that anything that promotes the use of cork is good in my book. Cork is the most remarkable material and the cork forests of Portugal and Spain are extraordinary ecosystems that are threatened by...

Or the beers. I'm still drinking the St Peters brews I returned home with. Thanks to the girls from St Peters who supplied me with Grapefruit Beer at 8.30am on Saturday morning, even before a cuppa tea, as, they said, "One of your five a day!". Good times! Having got the latest issue of...