Cheshirechappie
Established Member
Derek - it's bad enough having our cricket team regularly stuffed out of sight by Aussies without being unfairly accused by them of buying tools that aren't even available here! Give us a break, will you - and on behalf of UK woodworkers in general, a bit of a sorry for the slur would be appreciated!
Sorry - I didn't mean to start another body line war (but you guys did initiate that one to stop Bradman).
The important issue here is that we all sit up and take the situation seriously enough to avoid the pirates, even if the price is tempting. I do not mind anyone copying my designs as long as they make them for their own use. How would you feel if someone used one of your designs and profited from it, just because you designed it 15 years ago?
If you want to keep the small toolmakers in business, support them ... not those that take their designs and sell them more cheaply.
Regards from Perth
Derek
As well you know, Derek, short-pitched bowling at the body with several men back behind square on the leg-side was a perfectly legal tactic at the time of Jardine's tour. It ain't now, but that's different! Still, there's always Headingly '83 and Ashes 2005 (cough...)
Look, your dislike of dodgy knock-offs is shared by many, including people in the UK. But do yourself (and your reputation for fairness) a favour and retract the allegation that the UK forums actively promote knock-offs more than forums in any other nation. That's an unwarranted slur, and you know it - you couldn't back it up except by citing exaples of tools not even available in the UK. Just hold your hand up, say sorry, and we can all shake virtual hands and move on.