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In my experience, I can't disagree with any of this and it also applies to selling a house.

I have no expertise in this subject but I would like to believe that a house would not be allowed to be built over an existing main sewer and, if that is the case, then perhaps the drawings are not up to date. From a sewer maintenance point of view it would be a nightmare for the water authority.

I watch a lot of Youtube content and the safety side of things is re-enforced with instructions and disclaimers, particularly in North American videos for obvious reasons. The UK videos also do it to a lesser extent. I think that this is done to ward off the comments related to it so, if you...

I was recently offered a 100 year old work bench by a friend's father who wanted it to go to a good home where it would be used. I had to say 'no thanks' and I felt somewhat bad about it but the bench had several issues. Ther main issue was that it was riddled with worm holes and I didn't want...

The first thread was about an issue with a blank and not a 'this is what I made' post so, I didn't consider it in my statement but your comment is representative of the issue in that you were determined to invalidate my comment by finding an example that conflicted with what I said. It's a shame...

I'm not one for blowing my own trumpet and I don't seek compliments so it took a brave moment from me to post pictures of items I'd made as a beginner turner. I did it twice and got no comments either time so I assumed that they were **** and everyone was too polite to tell me.

I may be mistaken but some of those off cuts look like scaffolding planks and may have grit and metal bits on/under the surface which won'y be good for your tools.

Thanks for this WIP Derek, I have been following it eagerly. Your table looks fantastic and it was a pleasure to watch you create it.

I have spent a lot of time in Canada and have lived in Vancouver and I would give my wife's left arm to be able to live there (ignoring the fact that I can't afford it). I'm a country boy and I don't like cities generally but Vancouver is not like other cities. I wouldn't live in London under...

Whenever I watch his videos I always end up feeling sympathetic towards his camera person.

Hi and welcome to the forum, It sounds like you've got a great deal there. I've no idea about the value but would you mind posting a picture of it?

If you have a concrete floor to bolt it to then use hard rubber washers to absorb vibrations. I like the idea of a suspended weight but a heavily loaded shelf will also work.

I've had the RP and I was very happy with it and their customer service is also very good, as is Axminster's. I've always bought second hand on Ebay and never had any issues.

Are you on any medication?

Best - seeing peoples reaction to stuff I've made particularly if it's a gift. Worst - unexpected tear out.

The flooring upstairs is about 50/50 tiled and laminate and there is 3cm of insulation under the laminate. How much ceiling insulation would be required for sound insulation? I'm going to go with rubber mats in front of the work areas for sure, I just need to find a supplier over here. I've...

My new workshop is the basement of my house which is on a slope so the back and sides are underground. The whole building is being updated and, as a part of that, the external walls have been insulated (100mm) and the windows and doors have been renewed with triple glazing. Should I insulate...

I don't think that's his arm. Which makes the health and safety issues redundant!

Perhaps the reason to leave the loft hatch open is to provide the house with the ventilation that's available in the loft and reduce the chance of condensation. I used to own a small bungalow with large windows and as soon as the weather turned cold enough that we had to close the windows the...

Looks ideal for wood storage if you can get the longer pieces in and out.