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HI matjos26, Welcome to the forum. I haven't used an oil stone, but I can offer some advice about Narex chisels that will apply to all methods of sharpening. I have found that when you sharpen any Narex chisel, for the first few times, that the steel feels quite "crumbly". This is not my...

The charity is here. Thanks, Neil

Hi Nick, PM sent. Thanks, Neil Also, the charity can be found here.

Hi MMUK, No problem. I'll post the url over the weekend. Thanks, Neil

Hi Waka, Thank you so much for your generous offer. PM sent. Best regards, Neil

I am involved with a small charity that supports a village in the Gambia. 100% of all donations end up with the village. I am going out to the Gambia in late Feb/early March and I wondered whether anyone has any hand tools that they would like to donate? I am quite happy cleaning/sharpening...

I am involved with a small charity that supports a village in the Gambia. 100% of all donations end up with the village. I am going out to the Gambia in late Feb/early March and I wondered whether anyone has any hand tools that they would like to donate? I am quite happy cleaning/sharpening...

Mick, It would frighten me if my wife ever found out. :lol: Neil

Well done Adam. I'm sure that he really enjoyed the day.

Hi Bern, Welcome to UKW from a fellow Welshman. I am very impressed with your work, you are obviously a talented man. :mrgreen: Thanks, Neil

Hi Steve, Really glad to hear that you will be building your own workshop. All the best, Neil

Congratulations to everyone who took part, the standard was excellent. Also, thanks to all of the judges for giving their time with particular thanks to Dodge. Neil

Hi there, If your router has an 8mm collet, I would strongly recommend that you buy 8mm bits. They are, typically, the same price as 1/4" but you get a lot more steel for your money. Cheers, Neil

Hi Richard, It sounds as though you had an excellent week with Dodge. I'm looking forward to the rest of your pics. Thanks, Neil

Excellent news, I'm really pleased for Phil. Thanks, Neil

Hi Kris, I don't know much about Charnwood, but I don't think they have the best of names. To save money, and space, why not do without the table saw and just have a bandsaw? I'd have a look for a secondhand Startrite 352. Oh, and I would also recommend that you buy the Steve Maskery bandsaw...

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Michael & Cynthia, Your pieces are just beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to post, Neil

Hi Phil, Your box looks stunning. How long did it take to make? Thanks, Neil

Hi Robert, Instead of magazines I would recommend that you buy the full set of Steve Maskery's DVDs. You can find them here. Thanks, Neil