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I don't know Aiden. I've just bought 2 lengths 7'x6"x1" Ash RS and they told me that Ash and Utile were their cheapest hardwoods, if I wanted something like Oak I would have to pay about 25% extra. Could anyone tell me how much Ash costs and if it is a similar price to the UK please? I'm...

Only a PPL Stude Roy, thirty eight hours in. Frugal, I've got my class one and did not renew it at 45 because of the cost of a medical. It didn't help that I hadn't drove one since passing my test in 1997 :oops:

I bought these with my Xmas money. Hopefully they will stop me from ending up in the place that I work :D :D :D . Dr Kawashima's Brain Train... Nintendo DS Lite Handheld ... 42 All-Time Classics (Nintend Phil

Each to their own Andy, all I see in that picture is curly permed Govt agents leaping over the bonnet :D .

I take your point Roy but the MOT springs to mind, It's valid for a year, however, something could go wrong five minutes after leaving the garage. Still doesn't stop the Government from enforcing the test, it's a standard that they find acceptable. Over here they don't have MOT's for cars...

Better than no tests at all Roy?

I agree to it in principle, especially if you have to get your eyesight checked, and if another valid medical is sufficient for the Job.

I bought 24 2" wooden balls from "Plug it ", but I went for the blocks as I think they are more fun for kids.

Another idea borrowed Tom :D , looks really good. I've also borrowed yours Mike, just call me Phil the plagiarist! As soon as I read your comment Tommo I automatically said "Boom boom boom boom Esso Blue" The power of advertising :D . Phil

Thanks for your comments guys, I did make the blocks Tom. I made two walkers, (thanks for the idea) thirty eight blocks in all, one coat of primer and three coats of child friendly paint on everyone :( . Worth the effort though as I have been asked to make another. The lorry I made for...

Here are a few things I made this Christmas. All made out of Ash as it's the cheapest hardwood over here. Several mistakes made, but I won't make them again. Phil

Don't touch the stuff, just the smell makes me feel sick :oops: . I am partial to Southern Comfort though. Phil

Brought me back to my childhood when I was asked; Constantinople is a very long word, can you spell it? :D Phil

Seemed like a good idea to me **** because I didn't want to wait and save for a better model, hopefully a good blade will salvage it. Phil

Are you sure Mignal? http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=32 Phil Edited to add: After reading your question correctly Mignal, I don't actually know where that specimen of Juglans Nigra was grown. :D

:lol: :lol: Thanks for your quick response guys. Your more or less telling me what I already know, the old adage buy cheap buy twice springs to mind. Mike, I can't even Ebay it as postage to the UK would be more than what the bandsaw is probably worth! Chisel, I think it may be worth a...

I'll go for http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_nigra :D. Don't open the link if you don't want to know the answer! This is why Mobiles are banned at our pub quiz. Phil

Congratulations Mattty you have just put the nail in my weekend. Not only have I got to go to work tomorrow but I have to get green eyed over your workshop :x :D What a fantastic workspace, that is my type of tidiness, take note Zeb :D . Thanks for showing it. Phil

Hi, I need advice on whether to bin my present bandsaw and get a better on, or persevere and buy a better blade. At present I have this cheapo one Which at the moment I can't get to cut straight through 2" Ash. When I do i get a burning smell and the cut is wonky. Now chances are it is...

Don't know how you can work in there Zeb, the place is doing my head in just looking at it. Not a pleasurable experience :D , thanks for talking the time to show us though. Phil PS Please don't take offence to my remarks, I think I've got an OCD for tidiness, similar to Monica's off...