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I've always thought what an amazing coincidence it is that so many professional cyclists suffer from asthma and have to take medication that just happens to be performance enhancing. That must be so annoying for them. Conversely, the few people I've met who also suffer with asthma can barely...

I have a plentiful supply of coffee grounds to use. :) Is there a particular brand of superglue that is recommended for this? I realise that it has to be runny and a fair quantity is needed and I had a look at what my local Axminster had to offer but not knowing what I needed I didn't get any.

Hi Alex, I didn't have time to do the inside as I was using the club equipment and time was limited. That's an interesting suggestion to fill the cracks, I'll bear it mind for the future. I think in this case, as Paul said above, there is a soft area as indicated by the tear out around the...

Hi John, I've been going to the club in Trafford/Sale. I looked for my local club on the AWGB website and followed the link for the Wigan club. The website hasn't been updated for a long time and I tried contacting someone there by email and got no response so I assumed the club wasn't meeting...

Thanks Dalboy, I hate to just throw stuff away though, which is probably why I've just had to buy a second shed! I've stocked up on blanks, spindles and off cuts from someone on the net who has better prices than anywhere else I can find in the North West (pick up only) and I've bought a lathe...

Hi, Here's a suggestion but not one I have any personal experience of so it will need a little research. There are private ebay selling services that will do everything for you and achieve the best price they can minus their fee. I did a quick google and found this one...

Thanks for the information. The fact that it was probably unavoidable makes me feel a bit better about it. I'll cut off the lighter section and seen if I can still make something of what's left cheers.

Hi Guys, I've recently taken an interest in wood turning and have been attending a local club who let me use their equipment. The pictures are of my first attempt and I got to the stage of rounding the blank and roughing out the outside shape of the bowl. I brought my little project home and...

Damn! You've gotta be quick on here.

I haven't been a member here for very long so my opinion may not count for much. I understand the need for change and I'm comfortable with that and I also don't have any issue with the function or layout of the new site. I'll get used to it eventually, probably sooner rather than later. My...

I just did a quick search and found this one in Essex, it's 3 phase so you'd also need a variable frequency drive. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Startrite-35 ... 2619382872 Steve

This is the last (and first) thing I made using some quality hardwood. Also, this is my first attempt at mortise joints. Also, since making this I have discovered the 'slope'!

I've bought a few things from Aldi in the past (pressure washer, tyre inflator etc) and I've had to take them all back as they failed on first use. No arguments about the refund though so, very good in that department!

Geoff, I was just trying to find some nice wood to play with. Steve

OK thanks. I'll give it a miss then, seems like too much effort for little reward.

OK, thanks Andy. It's definitely 50's but I haven't seen it in the flesh myself, just some photos on a popular internet sale site. I was hoping I might be able to 'repurpose' the wood. Steve

I know it's difficult to ID wood types from photos, especially low quality ones but if anyone can offer any suggestions it would be appreciated.

Hi Ttrees, thanks for the info. I'm quite surprised that Iroko is so common as I thought of it as an 'exotic' wood. That's probably down to my lack of knowledge though. Your pictures are great, that's an impressive stock of reclaimed timber (and shavings). I would also need to van or pick up to...

Thanks for the suggestions. Gatewarth tip is quite close to me so I'll pop in. I did a beginners woodworking course at Cheshire Woodworking which was fantastic and very rewarding. Part of that was tool sharpening and I've ordered some sharpening stones off t'internet so I just need a plane and...

Thanks for all the replies so far. I'm still building a tool collection (no planes yet) and I considered the thicknesser first as I have to do most work outside due to the size of my work space. This is limiting due to the weather, of course. novocaine - I think I've been to the place in...