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The time has come. I am finding it a difficult to handle large pieces of work and long stock. (I suppose I could use cedar-wood and balsa only!) Seriously, my physical strength is going, so I am thinking of converting my utility room (Launderette, as my lady calls it!) as a hand-tool shop...

Never mind Bob, The only part of that description that isn't me is the socks! I can't wear them any more. Can't find any that don't cut into my diabetic legs! :? :? John

John. I see a lot of use for the Bosch 'Professional Blue' range. If you are a Pro, I suspect you'd plump for a Festool, but I have seen negative reviews even on those. There used to be a guy on YouTube who stripped Festool's power tools, right down to component parts, gave an in-depth...

My P/T is a Sedgwick 1990s! Still going strong :lol: As for the drill I'd think you are right Wallace. Mine is that vintage. Cheers John

I follow you Bob. However in my case I am a little 'senior' to need something really expensive. I will consider myself fortunate to get another ten years. I needed something that wasn't exactly dire, but which looked as if it would last me out, and looked reasonable. What I bought fits the...

I'll start off with my original : Stanley Bridges, aluminium bodied, 97 horsepower, black and yellow painted, power drill. (1/4 hp actually) :lol: Still works and was regularly serviced, until the spares were no loner available. So I don't often use the drill. The collar won't fit modern...

In the early nineties I bought two 177e Elu routers to use with the Leigh jig. Unfortunately I found the jig too fussy to set up, and anyway I had decided to forget the idea of full self-employment. So I sold the jig and one of the 177e routers. (I got a Keller jig which is fine with lighter...

I'll have a look after breakfast Bob. See if I can find anything I can slag off! :lol:

Custard. I'm confused here. Did you mean "you doubted they shop at Oakfurnitureland; or you "didn't doubt". I ask because most of my new furniture was bought from Oakfurnitureland, and it's all made from recycled off-cuts, jointed into usable boards. The made up boards are quite well-matched...

Aw! I can't be bothered with dovetails any more! If I do cut them and they sort of don't fit; then out comes the lump hammer and I 'Bishop' them! (hammer) And if you believe that you'll believe anything. :D Nice work DTR. I too like bigger tails for softwood and toolboxes etc. I think they...

I am a bit old now to switch to Bass, but if I ever needed bass guitar (Which I can play in a basic fashion; but no Fred Thelonius Baker!) I couldn't ask for much better than that! Thanks Simmo John :)

This is beautiful work Simo. Being fretless, I suppose it could be used for playing Quarter-tone music! It's a pity you don't make six string guitars though (Or probably you can?) I am saving my pennies for a short-scale Gibson Byrdland, and it appears it might be less expensive, and a better...

Yes ty Roland. I thought first though I might support a UKW member. Thanks Simo. As it happens Burntwood is not far from me; in fact it is in my diocese; and I've made a note! Regards John

I suppose you are right tyreman; I am a bit old-fashioned of course. Guitar Tech is new-speak to me! Lol! I have found a guy in Bearwood, who seems to be well thought of. He is a luthier, but he's agreed to do the job. Just a case of getting to his shop! So thanks anyway. I was prepared to...

Hi Glynne. Thanks my friend. I make enquiries. Regards John

My Gibson ES 175 needs a set-up rather urgently. I wonder if there is a luthier in or near the West Mids, on the forum? I am NOT looking for mate's rates! Regards and thanks in anticipation John

That's very kind of you Robbo. Thanks for the compliment. Not so good now though unfortunately. But I still try! Thanks again John

Thanks for that folks. I managed to find photo booth. The conditions need to be right to record though, so I have to get some better lighting, or record in daylight. In the end I made an on-the-fly file with my phone camera. Nothing special, and I should have at least shaved first! But the video...

Hello folks, First off, I have been forced to move over to my MAC computer as my Windows PC died the other day. I was in the middle of making an introductory video for my YouTube channel; namely Jazzwayze. Just search that on the tube if you're interested btw! So, can one make videos with...

That should do the trick Phil. Many thanks. I had considered Brummer stopping but I have had it dry and fall out. Plus its shelf-life is abysmal. That's if there is any left! Brent; Thanks for the info, there is one shake that goes almost clear through, but I might be able to cut that one...