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Thanks for the clarification.

That's a labour of love! Good luck with it.

I had a load of 2" boards that were around 12" wide. It's hard to see the sap on some of the boards without cleaning them up and this one was a left-over from the job. To be honest, it wasn't that big a section of the plank so I decided to make use of it instead.

They used to! Have another look :)

No, it's just that if they had mass they couldn't travel at the speed of light?

It's just to act as a lubricant. I rarely use French Polish now, although I have been tempted to give it another try. Everything I've read says it's the one thing that novices use too much of as you have to get rid of it towards the latter stages of polishing. More experienced polishers will no...

I don't know precisely (I haven't watched that video for a few years now) but it may just be olive oil, which other polishers use. I think he has an Instagram account so you could try contacting him. He is also a partner with this chap who would probably be able to help.

According to Wikipedia the negative connotation comes from Australian slang for bad workmanship - Bodging

You've been looking in the wrong place :) - Elbow Grease

Came across this whilst looking for someting else today! Made a while ago - American Black Walnut and..........American Black Walnut - this is the difference between the heartwood and sapwood.

It's an unfortunate turn of phrase now as the original 'bodgers' around here (High Wycombe) were highly skilled workers - they had to be to keep up with demand.

No they don't

From what I've heard it's a bit of a re-education exercise with lots of pictures of accidents due to speeding. I'm sure you might get some 'confessionals' though from those who have attended??

I've not been on one but here, the first time you get caught speeding, you have the option of attending a course where they teach you all about the dangers of speeding. I believe taking this option negates the points(3 points) that would normally be endorsed on your driving license? Having...

This is a good video to watch on youtube - Patrice Lejeune

I was listening to a scientist recently who said that when explaining theories, such as Quantum Mechanics, there comes a point where words fail to make sense and only the maths becomes plausible. The only problem with that explanation is that very few people, including mathematicians, can claim...

That's easy - it's pronounced 'Linux' :)

Fascinating insects, especially the way they air-condition their mounds.

To stop the loss of moisture you'd need to be looking at some of the modified wood products, some of which are treated at high temperatures (retified). Can't recommend any as I've never used them but might be worth talking to one of the larger timber merchants. As Argus mentioned though you then...

Oops! I'd replace those on aesthetic grounds, else it will be a permanent (embarrassing) reminder for your dad! Hope he recovers quickly so he can help you.