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I have used a tobacco-spray over the years for aphids and other "pests". Some hot water, tobacco - let it soak, strain and spray. Some tobacco dust also very good to get rid of slugs/snails. Phil 8)

A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother, "Mom, why are wedding dresses white?" The mother looks at her son and replies, "Son, this shows the town that your bride is pure." The son thanks his mom, and then seeks his father opinion, "Dad, why are wedding dresses...

Hi Matt Wlecome to the forum :D Cheers Phil :D :D :D

Nice piece, certainly does not look like a first time. Are you SURE this was first time? (not that we doubt you, just kidding) :D :D :D

A bloke is in a queue at the Super Market when he notices that the rather dishy blonde behind him has just raised her hand and smiled hello to him. He is rather taken aback that such a looker would be waving to him, and although familiar he can't place where he might know her from, so he...

The nice thing about being senile is you can hide your own Easter eggs.

George Bush was visiting an elementary school, and he visited a 4th grade class during a discussion of words and their meanings. The teacher asked the President if he would like to lead the class in the discussion of the word “tragedy.” So, our illustrious leader asked the class for an example...

The Flasher is around! Beware! :D :D

Try very slow speed with water to cool the bit off. Start from small to big. Good tile/masonary bit. :D :D

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack. "Miss Whack, I'd like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday." Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick...

Welcome to the forum. :D I have seen one of these in use in the plastic moulding business for trimming and cutting of vacuum formed items. Not sure if what you saw was the same. Phil

The paradox of our age We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower Viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences but less time. We have more degrees, but less common...

“WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM GEESE” Fact No. 1 As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift draft for the bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds a greater flying range than if individual birds flew alone. Lesson No. 1 People who share a common direction and...

Sales Staff and Accountants 3 Real Life Stories Number 1 Eleven people were dangling below a helicopter on a rope. There were ten sales people and one accountant. Since the rope was not strong enough to hold them all, they decided that one of them had to let go to save all the others. They...

Terrible allergy to ALL woods !!!!!!!!!!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: The type of allergy is - MASSIVE ATTACK - it attacks my wallet and hand, just cannot seem to keep them apart, and the wallet just keeps on emptying. :cry: :cry: :cry: Serious note, got to watch the dust as it...

Was wondering about flexing as the angle iron has to take some weight. Will look locally for wheels, or just go and nick some as all the New SA's do. Height is also important so one needs to keep quite a low profile?? :D

Very nice job. Will show my son who does my welding. He made a base on castors for the T P, unfortunately no brakes. Need one for the saw. What was the cost of the castors? Phil :D :D :D :D

Richard, try this one. :D :D :D http://www.rarewoods.co.za/

French Kleat the way to go with HEAVY items. Made the 2 heirs each a large oak framed mirror last year. Weighs in at 14KG's each. Used thin chain the frame and the a #6 rawlbolt for wall. (they live far away and had to hang it themselves) The next one is for home will be FK. :D :D :D

Nice pics. Great to have the wildlife so close. Seen from my study window. Below is a pic of a Crested Barbit, who eats fruit. This is Rhus Lancea tree with termites going up the bark. The Barbit is clutching onto the bark and eating the termites! Change of diet?? :D :D