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Thank you friends. Both for your well wishes and your tireless surfing. I was going to spend an hour or two myself today, but it seems you have done the work for me, and I am most grateful. I was just hoping that someone else on the forum already used such a stool in the shop. I am worried that...

I use these. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1 https://www.vapextech.co.uk/fast-smart- ... vapextech/ I have two of them. I buy batteries from either Asda or Amazon. The stair lift remote eats simple batteries. John (hammer)

Hi folks, I am a lot closer to getting back home, and I mentioned my desire to work in my shop to the physios here in Rehab. They were a little dubious, but when I said I could do most jobs from the right kind of seat, they gave way a little. I was thinking of a good heavy duty, swivelling...

Thank s Derek, I thought I would look into the possibility of fixing the tray or trays across the legs under the bench. Close to hand and sheltered from shavings, as it were, by the bench top overhang. Not firmed on that yet though... :D I keep my chisels along the wall at the back of my...

Deleted post because I did a step stool in similar fashion to Transatlantic's post showing the 'A' shaped splayed leg in ash. (I think it's ash!) Just two angled mortice and tenon joints. Suppose you could use biscuits or dominos John (hammer)

Thanks folks. I think I have that sorted now. As for backing my elbow onto the tail stock, I did that once in the distant past . :twisted: The revolving centre was in place, and after that unpleasant experience I always dropped the tail stock down when face turning, it's kind of a habit...

Mike, I agree with the first respondent. Cedar is the choice. It might not be so strong as Douglas Fir, but I doubt there is much in it. Have a look at Woodpecker Joinery. They make a range of high quality Greenhouses and mostly they use cedar. Their second choice on cost is tanalised timber. I...

Hi Derek. This is what I was looking at. https://i.postimg.cc/DZj7HF5Z/16a.jpg I apologise if this wasn't your thread; I seem to have mixed-up something! John :oops:

I shall probably sell mine. I am a bit ancient to handle heavy planes now. 5-1/2 is about my limit, especially as I will be restricting myself to smaller projects by hand anyway. The name Alan Peters is the one you seek I believe. And my cursor is still leaping about the document pane. John...

Pete, I already have enough planes: Besides, a number eight is almost longer than my bench! John (hammer)

Lurker Forever, or until I turn up my toes! Whichever is the soonest. Seriously, I do sell stuff occasionally, but only when I know I am never going to use a tool again. I don't sell items I had as presents mind. I seem to be at odds with the thread subject. How long do I keep tools , or...

If you really need Japanese Oak to practice Japanese woodwork techniques try: https://www.sykestimber.co.uk/timber/japanese-oak.html Check out the site of course , but try phoning them. They actually understand timber and woodworkers and I've always found them happy to discuss what you want...

I think that's what I said. Obviously this oozing wouldn't happen with a 5 litre container when you open a screw cap lid. There's room for the air to go back into the container and push the glue down. So you can pour too! The number eight screw solved this for me with the squeezy bottle. Maybe...

Just for info : My 1971 Model has a Brooks Gryphon, 1hp motor. Touch wood it's still running well. John (hammer)

As I said Mike, Blue Spruce, as the best; debatable! My Marples chisels are probably Volvos against Fords. Ford; fix or repair daily Volvos, tough, long lived, and with care, ultra reliable. They get the job done. Just gave my 20 year old S90 to my son as a stop-gap BTW. 8) He tried to drive...

How true Shed: Flattening to the nth degree is not often necessary at all. I have seen a video by none other than the late David Savage, who insisted on flattening the sole of a Lie Nielsen No. 5-1/2 straight out of the box. I think that is overkill bordering on insult to the LN factory...

Maybe the nozzle is too fine and air can't get back into the bottle? Maybe, I said! :mrgreen: I cut the nozzle to about No 8 dia, and use a No. 8 screw as a 'stopper'. John (homer)

Just stick a piece of broom handle in a chunk of 4 x 2? That'll get you by... John (hammer)

You might find some links from YouTube makers of instructional videos. They often produce them as an adjunct to their income stream. The Gutenberg project. Absolutely free, no restrictions. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20846 Best of luck John (hammer)

Shame... I am not back at home yet, but I have two or three copies of this book and you could have had one of those for a pint! But abebooks.co.uk usually have them if not eBay. John :)