New member from South Cheshire

[glwoodturning]

Hi, am I the oldest new member? Probably at 87. I was not allowed to take my woodwork GCSE exam as I couldn't plane wood flat! When I was about 30 we needed a built-in wardrobe and had seen plans for one and also an advert for a Coronet Minor universal machine that included a 4" planer. There were no safety instructions with it but I managed to learn to use it without any major accidents. Since then I have tried all types of woodwork except carving - I could never get the tools sharp enough. Although my eyesight and energy levels depreciate I try to keep doing a little, mainly scroll sawing or turning. I will post a photo or two in the next few days

 

[Sachakins]

Hi and welcome to our insanatorium

 

[johnnyb]

Alsagers a very familiar stamping ground as I was trained at Royal ordnance another lifetime ago.

 

[Bingy man]

Hello and welcome, I’m sure there are a few members of your vintage and long may you continue.

 

[MF1000]

I wasn’t allowed to take GCE WoodWork as the top two classes were deemed clever and it was beneath them !!