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When similar sort of shows such as bake off, sewing bee, blown away etc first introduce their competitors, most have a good degree of competance, some more than others depending on the type of work. I'm afraid I doubt I would employ any of these individulas in my shop, well maybe 2 of them. I...

There are many scams out there, all with the single purpose of trying to steal what money we have. To me, they fall into two categories the 419 Nigerian Letters (based on the Nigeria penal code), and there are some excellent "baiting" sites around. I could not find one of the old sites that had...

Thats just about what Gerald Ratner said back in '92

Remember a series of Harry Enfield sketches called "I saw you coming". The wine and glass holder for £172 in one of the above posts reminded me of this. Here is one example:-

I'm sure most on here will have come across Earl's segmented workshop. He's been doing it for many many years. Check out some of his instructional videos. Well worth watching for some of the tools he has made to help in his segmented bowl construction...

On the opposite end of the spectrum I recently got my Axminster Hobby converted so I could turn some large 20" od platters off the bed. It was expensive though £650+, using the Speed Genie from haydock converters I got a reversible speed controller and a new 1 hp motor , besides all the...

I have always used a cheapie glue gun, as long as it melts the glue what more do you need? If you are careful you can re-use the glue block time and again. I tend to use a piece of hard wood I have turned to the required diameter. I run a few squiggles on the mating faces and a bead around the...

Just to echo most of the above, good service, no quibbling. The vast majority of my DIY spend is split between Screwfix and Toolstation

I think all of the comments above will help over come your depth issue. Personally I try and keep the tool rest as close to the wood as possible. I have made a number of tool rests in various shapes that allow me to do specific work. With the right bowl gouge you can begin a cut close to the lip...

I've found myself in a similar situation with some very large pieces of Black Pine i'm turning into platters (20" od). In the past I have sealed with melted down candle wax, which is a cheap especially if you collect all the wax that does not burn away. I've had mixed success with wax in the...

Hi, I was faced with a similar dilemma when I repaired my garage roof a few years back. The stuff in question was different to yours, however I was suspicious. I ordered an online testing kit, in which you get protective equipment, all the stuff you need to handle the , material, good clear...

Are they cheaper? Yes and no. The £13.99 is excluding VAT and the delivery cost is a whopping £8.40. So you actually pay £25.19. Compare this with the Amazon offer of £21 incl free delivery. However, I do agree with the Gregs ref to paying tax.

Yes and not just when you turn it. I reckon you could use it as potpourri. Not all Leylandii have the fragrance though.

This is a 14.5 inch platter Leylandii I finished last week

Yes certainly. Dear Mrs Kev, please don't put the beautifully (to be) restored bread knife into the dishwasher. Simply wipe the blade clean and dry the handle.

Hi Kev, this not a comment on the slot for the tang, merely an observation on the state of the wood of the existing handle. It looks like the knife has been regularly placed in a dishwasher? I've replaced/renovated a number of kitchen utensils and have learnt that the best way to look after them...

Remember in the old days when petrol was dispensed by attendents? I did the job at an Esso garage, looking after shop and pumping fuel; and if not too busy to give the customer's windscreen a quick wipe and to push "shots" of either Redex or STP, at something like 5p(?) a shot. I think that was...

I remember the first time I turned English Oak, beside the unique and not unpleasant smell I was surprised to see the wood 'bleeding' a dark blue/purple liquid which I later learned was a mineral stain. It discoloured all of the my turning tools, which were easy to clean up with a bit of 00...

Well done Dave, always good to see someone taking a different approach

I've just have my Axminster head converted by Haydock. I was looking at flogging the parts no longer used - motor, nvr, pulletys , belt, shroud etc.. But decided against it, as not really worth much and I can still re-install if the conversion goes pear-shaped.