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To go to Westonbirt was a spur of the moment thing and I am so glad we went, It was great to meet Chas and Di again and enjoy a good chat, Classic Hand Tools have pulled together a great collection too many to mention but most of my money went in their tent and yes I did get a bargain on the...

Word perfect Dom and the next line is Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass (coconuts !!) Nigel

Thanks Graham I don't think I would be able to use it as I only have a small lathe like you demonstrate with but after watching you the restlessness is starting and this is a whole new slope, I will rescue it from the landfill fate for now and if anyone wants it let me know Nigel

The reason I am lurking on this forum is to ask if a lime tree is any good for turning or only suitable for the fire, My local council has cut one down outside my house and left the trunk which is cut into approx 3ft lenghths of about 10 inch diameter (4) it started to split within hours of...

Sorry Dom the poem was written by W.H.Davies my favorite I have a framed print on my wall Nigel

Thats the very ones never had any problem with them and if the little ones experiment by trying to remove the adjustment screw they fail safe to hard to close, My box lids are on piano hinges and only require one stay, Nigel

when I made some toy boxes I used these from isaac Lord http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/productDetai ... tCat=1/130 I made my boxes from teak which is heavy and they have stood up to all manner of abuse from the little ones Nigel

Hi Martin Have you thought about the Woodworkers Workshop for your router table parts and Incra Jig as you may find a saving on the carriage charges from USA http://www.woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/#top No affiliation just a satisfied customer Nigel

The same thing has happened round here at petrol stations unfortunately according to the local press the thieves are swapping out the card readers at the stores with their own so keeping an eye on your card makes no difference, Who do you trust Nigel

Welcome to the forum Axminster sell silicon carbide paper down to 2500 grit The scary sharp method was how I learned to put an edge on a blade Nigel

Well I finally made it back after a stop off in Northampton. The trip was well worth while especially to receive such a warm welcome from all, Thankyou Steve for organising the bash and a special thanks to your wife for the food and shelter, I was especially taken by the turning demo so much in...

Hi Alf great find and clean up job As Chas says SNAP! boy these squares are getting common I picked one up at a tool stall at a steam rally last year no idea why I bought it just liked the novelty,I think I paid £1.50 It does have its uses when making small toys and the bevel can be...

Sorry to hear this Steve I wish I had read this before replying to your message re the bash my condolences to you and Mrs Maskery Nigel

:occasion4: Happy Birthday Phill :occasion5: Have a great day Nigel

Bob Just like to add a welcome, I feel I have spent most of my life at Heathrow but thankfully now retired Nigel

Well done Waka it does not seem the same without the Ally Pally cloak of intrigue but it does look nice Hope you found a home for the one it replaces :lol: Nigel

Nick A very generous idea but we will be away on hols on that date a great pity Nigel

Steve I would love to come and meet our more northern cousins and nose round your workshop in July count me in, i'm afraid being a bit new to woodworking any tips and info will be a one way street in my direction, but I can bring some beer, Nigel

Check with the plumber putting in the new boiler as some manufacturers insist on a full system flush with chemicals when fitting a new boiler to an old system or they will not guarantee the boiler, Nigel

I find there straight forward service very good but if you enquire about a problem they do not all seem to on the same wave length and it seems ages to get a result, A case in point this week I need a new switch for my EB SCMS which is now Metabo, Metabo will only sell through a dealer so I...