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The 'diving board' is apparently a drinks tray!

Yes, fair point. But when this is not in use there is only 30cm of water in the bottom leaving the rest exposed to the air when it was previously wet. That's the bit I don't understand.

Glynne if you want one I can get the details of the supplier from my neighbour?

Apparently when you fill it for the first time water leaks out everywhere until the wood swells and seals itself.

Yes that it a woodburner to heat the water and as we have plenty of free wood around here I would use it to have a bath in!! I haven't sniffed the wood for preserver, just went on my neighbours opinion. But even with preserver that seems a long time to last when constantly submerged in water.

My neighbours have just bought this hot tub: It doesn't appear to be treated and the instructions are not to treat it. It stays outside and has varying amounts of water in it all year round (full when in use, 30cm when not in use). My question is why does the wood not rot? They apparently...

Blimey Whittler that was a while ago! No I didn't because I thought the sides were too thin and too narrow. Just glued them (and a little filler, but don't tell anyone!) and the joints haven't failed yet.

Thanks Bob I used the link and have joined. They seem to be a bunch of nutters - in a nice way!!

I'm sure some of you will have seen this video but for those that haven't it's well worth the 25 minute watch, Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3J5wkJFJzE

Hi Craigus and welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll get lots of useful help from the knowledgeable guys on here, I know I did when I started out. Regarding the tools I would start by thinking about what you need to make box and storage chest and buy those tools first and then add what you need...

No after the Tung Oil. I put it on a clean rag, wait a while for the oil to dry and then smear across the pens parts very quickly to avoid any build up in one area. Then I use a curing agent (Chestnut I think) to dry everything quickly so that I can carry on without a delay. The super glue gives...

Hi Ian I buy kits from America and use their bushing on an Axminster mandrel no problem. I would think all mandrels and bushes are a standard size. As for the finish I use tung oil and seal with super glue. But I'm sure there are plenty of other ways and products to finish with. Cheers Froggy.

Thanks guys, there are a few there I don't have. Much appreciated, Froggy.

Hi Guys and Gals, I have a French friend who would like some links to English on line shops for turning tools. I have a few to send him but thought I would ask the experts (that's you! :lol: ) to chip in. T.I.A. Froggy.

Olly, Roger, thanks, they are knock down fittings and Hafele do sell something similar but I can't find the size I'm looking for. So it looks like I will have to make something. Thanks for your help guys, I really appreciate it.

I know what it's for, perhaps I should've said that. It is used to attach the door frame to the carcass. and I've already checked Screwfix with no joy Roger.

Hi all, Could any of you please tell me what these small fittings are called and if possible where, online, I can buy some? Cheers Froggy.

Thanks guys, plenty to keep me going there.

Yep, really enjoyed that Andy thanks. Found the father a little hard to understand though!!

Thanks guys - I'm feeling better already :D