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I'll do that then. I understand that hedgehogs are surprisingly good climbers, not much to fear if thay fall because their spines act as shock absorbers. Jim

They most certainly do. We have several around the garden (not nearly as posh as nOlegs' version) and at least on or two of them are used for hibernation each winter. As far as I know they don't get used during times they are active and I have never seen one used as a nest for raising young...

Quite agree, most of the time attempts at "accuracy" are spurious; does it matter if a panel is 17'5 mm thick rather than 18? As my very wise furniture making tutor is wont to say, there is the drawing and then there is reality. Jim

Or is it laninated, in which case it would be very strong and rigid. Either way, it's a great piece of work. Jim

Not sure I can really help, but I use West System epoxy which is widely used in the boat buiding and maintenance industry and has an excellent reputation. They also have very good technical support. It is available at most yacht chandlers and no doubt also online. Their website is also a mine...

Great work Nev, it captures the essence perfectly. How big is it? Jim

I agree with Andy's comment about the proportions of the top structure. I believe that in the matter of proportion of sections there are two categories that can work well; refined and chunky. In between lies clunky which is so often seen in woodworking magazines aimed at the beginner. I...

Andy, Yes, I took a punt on Sheffield when I wrote the post but when I went to the shed today to get it I saw that it simple says "Elwell, England" so guessed it probably wasn't Sheffield. Either way, they clearly made some great tools and good to see their quality is well recognised here. Jim

Soon after I got married in 1966, I bought an Ellwell garden fork from the local hardware shop. I'm sure it wasn't "top of the range" because we were skint, but it is wonderful and still in very regular use on my clay soil. I've had several stainless steel forks with prententions to quality...

... and that blade seemed to take an awfully long time tostop after he switched off. Jim

We have a howdens kitchen with rounded corners - about 4" radius which appear to be solid MDF - presumably pre-formed to that shape in a long length. Obviously not an option for the amateur. Looks nice but isvery heavy. Jim

I can't comment on the influence of site work but, as a veteran of many furniture making courses, I can say that the fellow students who struggle are those who have not thought through a project in all its structural detail and the only way to be sure that you have done this is to draw it...

I have used both the Liberon and Danish and can't say I have noticed a significant difference. However I would gladly use either on any wood than Osmo. I believe that the opacity of Osmo in the can translates into the dullness you see in the OP's picture - compare the clarity of liquid Liberon...

For those of you who are interested in finishes but like me, only look at the Finishes forum occasionally, I have started a thread under this heading in that Forum and would welcome your views/experiences. Jim

Having experimented with WB finishes several times over the years, I have always disliked them for their cold and lifeless appearance when compared with my usual choices - shellac, pre-cat lacquer and, occasionally, oil based polyurethane. All of these are, of course, solvent based and...

Full marks to the donor. Jim

I agree. Even better for defects is to look across the board at a lowish angle using a raking light. Glue contamination can be a real problem - it shows up as a lighter patch where the glue has effectively sealed the surface. Look carefully for this effect when previewing and sand or scrape...

If you want to see what the efffect of finish will be it doesn't really matter what you use, but I wouldn't use water for the reasons you mention. White spirit or alcohol will do. I'm not sure that you really can get a true preview with WB finishes because, from my experience, these tend to...

You were Just me losing my grip! Jim

Welcome, Martin. Can't help you with the name but I expect ssomeone who can will be along soon, although the hand tools section is the best place for this sort of question. Jim