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The higher the speed the hotter and therefore more smell!! It doesn't seem to matter what speed from the point of view of the cut itself. Phil

Hi IMH, clean the growth off with fungicidal fluid then paint with a paint for Kitchens and Bathrooms. It has more resistance to moisture. Ive used it in my small poorly ventilated shower and no signs of mold. Phil

I would think it is no problem. As said, it is only keratin. I use a bandsaw to cut deer antlers fro my small items. Just remember the smell!!! Phil

Hi Doc Bob Just tell everyone that they should wait until everything is 100% safe ie no risk of ANYTHING happening to anyone. See how long it takes for him to work out he shouldn't drive, get out of bed(oops, he probably doesn't do that very much) etc. Anyone sensible should understand about...

Hi Years ago, when automatics were quite new, my boss bought one, never read the instructions. We were going along the M5 and he said to me 'Can't seem to get much speed out of this...'. I looked down and saw that he had put it in'2'!!! Just told him he might like to push the leaver up...

Hi You seem to have missed one! Ghoul Hour The hour on TV when we get all the bad news from the Government spokesman!!! Phil

Hi All If you like detective novels with a historical twist try the Falco and Albia Novels of Lindsey Davies, They are a cracking read and give an insight into life in 1st century Rome under one of the more beguine Emperors. As an alternative try Mudlarking by Lara King. Fascinating. Phil

Things I know today? Well, I know it's Wednesday (or Thursday if you read this today or tomorrow) I clearly, due to cabin fever, didn't know this yesterday (or today if you read this tomorrow) Confused? Well, that's cabin fever for you!! Phil

Hi Back to Tewkesbury and a little off the 'Alleys' discussion. In the town, there are two Pubs. The Black Bear one of the oldest in Gloucestershire and at present being refurbished, and the White Bear. The big manor house that stood between them was called...Twixtbears House. Long...

Hi All What a change from Cor... Here in Tewkesbury, we have probably, for a town of this size, more of these passages left than anywhere else. They are either Alleys, Courts (which are alleys) or if they are more open, Walks. for interest here is a link...

Guys George Martin was the 5th Beatle. You can see a repeat of the excellent BBC4 programme on Sargent Pepper LP broadcast a few days ago. Phil

Guys I'm sure there are plenty of other web sites to watch 'Tool Porn' on!! As I'm sure the average age of members is on the high side, be safe and self isolate, as I am in the workshop! Phil

Hi All The Government is taking complete notice, as far as I can tell, of the recommendations of the Senior Health advisers. If you really want to be frightened about what governments are doing, look no further than USA!!! Phil

Lurker Is Truffle Oil Anti-Virol? If so do you eat it or apply it (and where do you do so?)? Seriously, my view on face masks are:- 1 - It stops you from touching your mouth and nose as suggested 2 - It catches droplets the YOU expel therefore giving safety to others 3 - You don't have to...

Rorschach Take the advice and find a local place to eat and drink your beers in your room. Apart from all the dangers highlighted, don't forget someone else will be using the room tomorrow and may not like the residual smell of poached salmon etc. I used to stay overnight a lot several years...

Hi My home is near Tewkesbury, but up above any flood plain; however we had water through the house in 2007 (July as you may recall) but we are on holiday near Keswick. They had terrible floods in the 2000s and now have huge defenses. At the time of writing though, the river is not...

Pronunciation of Scone There is on the internet, a map of the UK showing where each pronunciation is in the majority. Search Scone Map of UK Surprisingly, London is not on its own for once!! Phil

Hi Just remember there have been a number of fires in the last 20 years of timber frame blocks of flats during construction, though I will say I project managed a block in West Malvern in the 1970s Phil

Hi, Anecdote first, had to visit a number of shops in the Black Country some time with a colleague. Each had a car, his with satnav, me without. He was really upset when I arrived at each place before him using map only!! Also, anecdotally, people who put in Stratford, not realising that...

I agree with Trevanion A real panic has set in which is fed by the media. I remember when there was a previous 'Panic' and I was working for a well known charity looking after disabled people. Each home was required to buy in huge stocks causing financial problems AND problems of storage...