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It's so much more intriguing if something can be ascribed to a previously unknown civilisation than just hard graft and canny perception by a mere mortal. The Pirei reis map is a composite from many maps. It may well be that Europeans had no detailed knowledge of inland south america, but the...

ah, this old chestnut! The following links are interesting comment on the claimed accuracy of the map. Never let the facts get in the way of a good story. http://www.mcwetboy.net/maproom/2007/02 ... reis_m.php http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/PSEUDOSC/PiriRies.HTM Pretty much summarised by this...

That's really nice Bloonose. And all those handcut dovetails - wow! Were you not tempted to cut them on a router table using an Incra Fence, or a Leigh jig perhaps? Nice finish - I must give the Osmo a try myself.

I think I would agree with the majority. A pub quiz is meant to be entertainment, not an exam. Our local format is for 30 questions and we try to make it so that the winners get 23 - 25 out of 30, and for everyone to get over 15 - after all, the aim is to attract trade to the pub and not to...

these are the q's from the last pub quiz I set: 1. Which Tory MP was arrested last week in connection with leaks from the civil service Damian Green 2. What is the state capital of New York state Albany 3. Who won the last season of Strictly Come dancing - Alesha Dixon 4. In 1963, the...

A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise...

You could always cut 10" off the original, but use a different tapemeasure! :wink:

Very nice. Cherry and maple are a lovely combination. Waiting for the next set of photos with eager anticipation.

The B*****! :lol: Reminds me of this from Ebay

I've recently bought the Bosch for my decking project. I've never previously used a SCMS, but I'm very pleased with this one. Very solid and accurate cutting. Laser designation line was very useful - but you'll need to adjust it from the box to set it up accurately. Very simple. On offer...

We've just come back from a walking holiday in New England where everyone has an undercover porch. One of our favourite spots to sit with our coffee is the front doorstep which catches the sun from late morning. The area under cover is as dry as dust and nothing will grow apart from near...

We've just come back from a walking holiday in New England where everyone has an undercover porch. One of our favourite spots to sit with our coffee is the front doorstep which catches the sun from late morning. The area under cover is as dry as dust and nothing will grow apart from near...

Ah yes - the little brother of the Super Sixty! Never did get into power, preferring gliders. Built numerous soarers, including a Phase 2, Phase 4, Monterey, Little plank amongst others. I've still got an airworthy Phase 6 on top of the wardrobe - must dust it off sometime! In the same...

I always did think that the kid to my left had a five-o'clock shadow problem.

Looks like we're all going to fight over that bed! Very nicely designed and crafted, and that headboard looks like one of the few that might actually be comfortable to lean against.

Thanks Tony. I quite like the look of the DW - had a play with a 712 in B&Q yesterday. Very nice piece of kit. Bit more than I wanted to spend, and as I have already overspent on the decking materials I may just make a cross cut jig for my hand held circular saw and save my money for the...

Philly - are you still pleased with the Ax slide mitre saw? I'm looking for a crosscut/mitre saw to build a deck, and later a shed, and as I've got an Axmister £80 gift voucher to spend it needs to be something they have in stock. Don't anticipate using it for precision furniture making...

Very nice Derek - particularly the more simple design on the right. You're tempting me to try some simple banding or inlay in some occasional table tops that I'm mulling over as I write.

Yep :). I preferred beer. Ah yes - the old "renepogel punch" !

That's a stunning garden Jason - and that decking compliments the pool perfectly. Also love the variety of surfaces - paving, brick, gravel, pebbles, plus of course the decking. Add the variety of foliage with those lovely Acers and it looks like a piece of heaven. Who's the gardener -...