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I agree with some of what you state but there are a few differences between a business and being a landlord. For instance landlords can not offset all their finance costs against their income, thus tax is paid not purely on profit. I am not aware of any other business where this is the case...

Yes, it is not the risk free, easy passive income that some believe it to be. I hope you managed to resolve your situation without too much cost and inconvenience.

so long as an equivalent amount is then 'allowed' to be spent on tools you're ok...

People have spoken in this thread about the ease of diverting tax in larger companies to beneficial countries, which is so very easy to do. This is also easy for start-ups, there is a whole industry built up around doing so. A UK start up can easily register in Jersey, Cayman, BVI or other such...

Chat GPT is as woke as they come - does not want to offend !

There's money there if you are patient and prepared....

I have recently enquired about chainsaw training for a pal and me. The company I want to provide the training is https://www.mjmtraining.co.uk/ as recommended by a local tree surgeon I know well. We have been quoted £1000 for a 2 day course for 4 people. This will be LANTRA certified and is...

I am looking to identify UK companies that specifically cater to cabinet makers needs for cabinet hardware. Hinges, locks, latches, catches, handles, pulls, feet etc. If you have any go to places, can you please share? Thank you

They may sit there for a while, but when someone needs that part, they need it and will pay.

Part of the woodworking journey for me is collecting and renovating old tools. I last refurbished this Veneer Hammer, acquired for the sum of 50p from a car boot sale. It has had some use, hence a few scratches and dings. I suspect to buy such a thing from Veritas or the likes would cost c£40

Yes, I did feel that I had my trousers pulled down. I paid £5 for the plane so £13.50 and some elbow grease in total doesn't make me feel too bad.

Update - screw found thanks to BlackswanWoodwork on eBAY. Now ordered. Thanks all

Thanks for looking..

Thanks - their is a superb saw sharpener by all accounts relatively near to me, hence the thought. I too, can't justify the steep prices from some of the top brand name saws.

I do find some of the old saws very alluring, I can see a time where I have a collection of them on a dedicated part of my workshop wall.

Thanks AZ

Thanks Jacob, appreciated.

Thanks Spanner - much appreciate advice

Thanks Rob, I appreciate your considered response and candour. I think you are quite correct in terms of the best way to know a tool is to be involved in the maintenance if not the making of it.

Thanks LancsRick, from your name you maybe near me - Summerseat, Bury..