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You made the gaff Noel. Not me. England is England. I never mentioned England. I said Britain, which is the UK... The four constituent parts combined. The UK, aka Britain. There's some question as to whether or not it is still Great! John

Last time I looked Noel Britain was the UK; or have I made a mistake somewhere? Jumping Jacks! That does it. Am I landed among fools? NOTE Great Britain 1. England, Wales, and Scotland considered as a unit. The name is also often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom. Come back Noel...

Droog. Your given right to say all this . Don't expect me to share with you though. I did my whack too. I was supposed to have been too young at the time. As were the Scots, Welsh and Irish lads with me. We just did as we were told. No histrionics from within the pram. I had an idea the would...

Typical reaction. Say something original instead of the worn out anti Colonial drivel, or don't bother.

Okay Sploo. I don't worry about folk like you. It's fruitless whinging I am sick of. But I am sure you got my point to begin with. John

Not while we all moan about it instead of getting with it. God help us if we ever need to conscript again for a conflict. That's my two pennorth done with. John

We lost! For Heavens sake accept the democratic result get with the program to make Britain great again. If you can't or don't wish to do that then move to European Union to live. I am sick of the bickering from both sides. Grow up please! John

Well SV you can try before you 'buy', so to speak. The tip came from a well respected book on Telescope lens/mirror grinding and I know it works. As far as I know rouge is just another name for ferrous sulphate. Could be wrong. Chemistry was never my strong suit! Correction. Rouge is known as...

Someone mentioned wire wool. What I am suggesting needs to be done with extreme care. Set fire to wire wool 'pellets' and collect the remains in a tin lid. You should have a fine powder that looks like jewellers rouge; which is in fact what it is. If you don't have any honing compound this is...

You could rip three lengths at one time. That would be a 54mm depth of cut. The Festool saw cuts 55mm so I should expect the 'lookalikes' to do the same. Would that help you? John

Agree here. It's all I ever used (Marples by choice. ) From Workshop Heaven I bought a set of dovetail chisel and included were two fish tails. The chisels. as a set seemed too light for me and I sold them on. I have also seen a couple of bevel edge chisels that were ground into a 'whale-tail'...

Most welcome Richard. John

Richard. You are a woodworker by inclination and by desire. More power to your elbow. I hope you don't get classified as as a hipster, not living in the real world. Actually you are what many people on this forum would classify as a 'real' woodworker. You have accepted the limitations you have...

My Scrabble game was called 'Travel Scrabble' and had tiles with a small peg at each corner. The tiles fitted on a grid of holes on the board. Your table wouldook st home on a cruise liner where it would be ideal for usr in rough weather. Would Mal De Mare be a permitted word? Lovely work and...

Triton. Please don't jump to conclusions and if you must, look before you leap. I do not wish to argue any point. I was merely making an observation. I don't consider the present woodworking age as 'real' by comparison. That implies old methods are unreal. I consider today's ways as modern...

Shall I hang up my apron then D W? Just concentrate on contemplating my old wrinkled navel? :cool:

Are you saying that operations that required special ols are no longer Maybe substitute MODERN for REAL? There comes a time when only the old fashioned way can do. That's why I keep spare blades for my Number 4.5 and 5.5. Not that I am likely to buy timber that rough these days. John

I would try it; if I liked marmalade. Lol! John

Point taken Joe. I am just about ready to get my new bench under weigh. (Way!) I'm going to put four drawers underneath and I decided to use some Douglas Fir for the linings. I already have the material so the cost isn't going to figure. Just the Leckie bill for my bandsaw! Cheers. John

Just one question with regard to Apple. Is this a live TV channel. If it is is I shall have to buy a TV licence, which I ain't gonna do. Many thanks folks I'm obliged for the information received. As for Portsmouth I regard it as my adopted home. Though I haven't been there for some considerable...