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Just to clarify woodchip - I assume you mean winter tyres and not snow tyres? Snow tyres would have studs. Winter tyres are called winter tyres because they are designed for cold use not just for snow. They have a greater amount of silica used in their production and therefore remain supple in...

I'd agree that it's not true that everyone is "special" and from what you've said I assume you mean that to be intelligent. However I do think kids should be encouraged to believe that they can achieve anything. There are hundreds of examples of very successful people who didn't do well at...

I think this is just a "blip" at the moment the UK is going to exit from the EU and therefore the free trade. That much is known. What isn't known is what deal will be struck with the EU on trade and they should be willing to do a good deal as it is in the EU's interests more than our own as we...

Although the fiat is roomy I always assume I must look like Mr Incredible in it: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Very good point! Reminds me a bit of when my Dad was doing some stuff with my Grandad. He was busy measuring and cutting and then went to offer some of the wood up and found it was short. "You have allowed for the two inches haven't you" came the comment from my Grandad. Turns out the tape had...

Thinking about it you could use the tail of the Festool to scratch a story stick. Might have to give that a go - when I find it! Also lost my wooden step from the workshop (hardly small) and my laptop back (which I'm hopeful is where my tape is!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ah ok that makes sense. Looks like a decent bit of kit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also if you stick the tail out how do you read the measurement? With the Festool you read through the window but this doesn't seem to have it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Does that do curves as well? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Phil as a parent of a child with Dyslexia that blanket sweeping accusation is disappointing. Actually I think I have two children with dyslexia one of whom isn't too bad and would certainly be within your 90% the other is very bad, yet she has just won an award at school for her tenacity and for...

The issue of targets is an impossible one. How do you know whether a school is doing a good job of teaching your children to pass their exams. You measure them. As soon as you do that teachers become focused on exams rather than learning. If you don't measure them then how do you know if the...

I would agree that the Festool tape isn't a robust wide tape but it is only a 3m tape (I think) and I only use it for smallish stuff. The retraction is fine but a little more springyness wouldn't be a bad thing. I do also have a Stanley fat max wide 8m tape and that is much better for bigger...

Matt that's a great question I use pliers but definitely not the best option. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm sure this won't be so controversial. I bought the Festool tape measure a while ago. Not too sure why I bought it to be honest. Probably just because I like the brand. Anyway, I am just posting on here to say that anyone who does furniture or almost any normal wood working would probably...

I'm very biased towards Land Rover and if you do want 4x4 capability then what about a Freelander 2? New they would cost more than a Dacia but you could get a second hand one for the same as a new Dacia. If that doesn't appeal then Suzuki Vitara is pretty capable and the Honda CRV is capable...

I'm 6'2" and big build. My wife has a Fiat 500 and I can fit very comfortably in that to drive it. I wouldn't want to sit in the back but to drive it's surprising spacious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just have some MDF faces in my vice. I did that thinking that they wouldn't damage anything and they were cheap and easy to replace. I never sought advice on whether this was sensible it just seemed logical but should I use something else and if so what and what is the advantage? Great...

I work in IT and have about 8 Lenovo laptops lying about the place, all from where I've upgraded over time. Everyone still works and nearly all of them are used regularly (by my children and wife). I've just given my eldest daughter a Mac Book Air that I had as I bought it for a specific...

I bought the Rutlands set: http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodworkin ... kota+dkl31 I did just notice that their 2.5" hose is on offer with 3m for £16. Although my set up doesn't really move so not sure what's appropriate. My hose to my vac is smaller than the 50mm so I made a MDF reduction...

I think it's a nice bit of kit but it's my one Festool bit of kit that I think isnt really very innovative. Not sure I get much more out of it than I do with my Karcher. I can't think of a time when I've ever wanted to turn the power down on any vac. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk