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Mick, thanks and I'm sure it would, but I have no idea how to do it.

Now, I've wanted a decent hatchet (I'm not sure exactly of the definition of hatchet, but a small trimming axe for removing waste quickly) for ages and when I saw Chrispy's offering for only two quid, I thought 'I'll have a bit of that' and so it began... It arrived quickly (thanks Chrispy) and...

Some pictures of the hall:

If anyone is in within reach of Frodsham tomorrow, then my club is having a display day between 10 and 4 in the Sea Scout hut (behind Nat West on the high street). There's loads of displayed items of Woodturning and carving, including some superb stuff by the British Woodcarving Association...

MrsT, you have my deepest sympathies. I never met Richard, but I always enjoyed his posts and found his knowledge and attitude towards things very helpful and amusing. I am also fortunate to own two of his excellent holdfasts which I use on a daily basis. I wish you strength at this terrible time.

I haven't read it anywhere else on the forum, so I'm putting it here, in case others have also missed the sad news. I've just read on The English Woodworker blog, that Richard Tomes has passed away. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I only knew him through this forum, but always...

If you want to learn how to fettle a plane (a very useful skill) then go to a car boot sale and pick up an old Stanley or Record 4 1/2, 5, or 5 1/2 for about £10-20 and have a play with it. You'll learn a lot from taking it apart, cleaning it and then sharpening the blade. A plane needs a...

I've got one and it's a great machine. Ananimal - I take it you've sussed that the mitre guide should slide in the slot by now? ;)

I always enjoy them. Maybe we could have a hybrid thread; 'How do you sharpen your car boot finds'. :twisted:

I'm not able to help, sorry, but you may get more replies in the General section. This part of the forum is for hand tools and I'm pretty sure a Paslode CF325 doesn't count. Good luck.

Does anyone else think the spider-vice is a cracking idea?

I'll be there today. Hope to see a few of you there.

Homer, I've got an adjustable bit if you want to try that out?

Homer, I wouldn't worry about the wood you've currently got. But the B and Q stuff....

Lovely that mate. Now, I wonder if I could use the excuse of future heirloom to justify buying a Veritas or LN scraper plane to Mrs N? :twisted:

Cheers, I think it's sapele.

I was looking at the kit chuck from Axi in my club tonight and was really impressed with what you get for the money. A chuck body and three sets of jaws as well as a screw-chuck insert for £130. I think that's brilliant as a starter set, especially if you're turning smaller items. That said...

:) Actually, sanding purposes, but I take your point!

Andy, I did use a steady, but still needed to cup the pole with my hand at times to reduce the vibration. Duncan, as Jon said, it's not about the cost, it's about learning a new skill, but thanks for the encouragement.

Excellent work mate, but now I'm going to have to make one for my daughter. (hammer) #-o