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we use a larger fly press at work without any balls on (they got lost years ago. I've been there 32 years and don't remember them on) Just swing the arm a bit harder

blu tac?

I have the radial drill. It gets rare use but It's a tool I can't do without when I need it. My only quibble is that it is a morse taper chuck so you can't use it with a mortice attachment.

I would be very careful if I were you, as any money you make will be stopped from your benefits. If you decide to do it illegally, then the fines can be very steep and you may go to jail

We (Ferrers Household re-enactment group) Have used some Glasgow nails and found them too brittle for clenching over. We found a solution, our own blacksmith makes them as and when required!

postage is very steep as well

it's definitely tree LOL

stone resin, My mate who was in the restoration trade said they used to fix blocks with no other support. not sure where you get it from though

got mine in a sale at Maplins. Get one with a separate transformer not mains power as the cord is thinner and therefore lighter

if your local woodyard is anything like mine they will cut very approximately, so order longer than you need, also they haven't worked out how to gut things square so again more will be better

I was a scout leader too and I think we would all agree the same. Sharp tools are way safer for the reason DiscoStu mentioned.

good to see that the old fashioned Iron mongers are still around. I may have to take a trip to Sutton Coldfield just to have a look!

I belong to a Medieval re-enactment group who specialize in the atrizan crafts of the period. Our carpenter makes authentic oak boxes, cost wise they start mid three figures. He is often told ' I can buy a box from Homebase for £25' His reply is go and buy it then, I can't get the wood for that.

not sure about your money staying in the UK. Since most of their tool are sourced from abroard

The trouble with online shopping, not just woodwork stuff, is that you only see the product when it arrives,. At least with Axminsters shop presence you can get 'hands on' with it. You of course then go elsewhere where it's cheaper. BTW I work in the car industry supplying the major...

sounds Like your maintenance guy was having a laugh at your expense. Did he think that your house has three phase?

I would be almost sure this is due to low temperature. were you in the shed when you did it? It has been very cold these last few days

that was very Lucky

I got the slippers as well! Socks, books and smellies. I went to Axminster tools over the holidays and treated myself to a bench grinder,Store display so I got a tenner off. Then I got carried away and took a mate with me and got an axminster radial pillar drill, Last one at...

Have a good Christmas and new year hope 2015 is a good one for everybody.