Tools of the Decade

[Nick Gibbs]

Not an MDF fan, but it is very useful. It would be interesting to know which is more environmentally friendly; on one hand it surely takes a lot of energy and chemicals to produce MDF board, on the other there are bound to be many trees saved by not producing as many boards like plywood and other products were solid wood would normally be used and veneered MDF is now suitable.

Don't know. It also depends on what type of plywood you buy. I tend to err towards birch or FSC-certified, and avoid Far Eastern ply because I can't be sure of its provenance. I try to avoid species or products that might be linked to illegal logging.

Nick

 

[frugal]

One more must have item that I have acquired over the past few years that really helps my woodworking:

The tea stays hot for ages and the cover stops the dust and shavings getting in

 

[MikeG.]

I've thought of another one........one-handed clamps. I think they are the work of a genius. I built my first house about 12 years ago entirely alone, and it would have been impossible without one-handed ("quickie" or "jiffy" I think) clamps. So, if I could nominate 2 tools, the one handed clamp is my second choice.

Mike

 

[head clansman]

hi all

nah , nah , nah , i 'll second mike with the one handed clamps , but, first it got to be the good old battery drill , see how they are constantly improving battery life, the design, everthing about them at one time you couldnt even stand it up :shock: 1/4" chucks :shock: but think, life before battery drills :twisted: stanley hand wheel braces yuke horrible . hc :wink:

 

[wizer]

One more must have item that I have acquired over the past few years that really helps my woodworking:

The tea stays hot for ages and the cover stops the dust and shavings getting in

yehbut mines cooler than yours

 

[Ross K]

wizer, do you have one? I MUST HAVE ONE!! I checked the link on the photo but I see it's a US retailer. Can you get them in the UK?

 

[Nick Gibbs]

Me too! Come on Tom: where do you get them?

Nick

 

[Ross K]

I've done a search and there are a few promotional product suppliers that do these products but only in the USA!!!

I wonder if we could put together a bulk order from the guys and gals on here?

 

[Nick Gibbs]

Great idea, Ross. Perhaps we could do a combo branding of UKWorkshop and British Woodworking, as a hands across the airwaves sort of thing??? But I quite understand if you just want to keep it to UKW.

Nick

 

[Mattty]

I've done a search and there are a few promotional product suppliers that do these products but only in the USA!!!

I wonder if we could put together a bulk order from the guys and gals on here?

Min order 25 units-
http://www.garrettspecialties.com/16-oz ... -3595.html

 

[wizer]

Mine was a gift from The Wood Whisperer (in the states)

 

[Nick Gibbs]

Sounds good. Have you done this sort of thing before? Does someone have to stump up some cash to get it going? We could do that if you want, and sell them to Forum members at cost plus postage.

Nick

 

[wizer]

Seeing as I'm responsible for the Badges, I don't mind setting this up if you all would like one. Shouldn't be a problem to get the logo on there. Of course we'd need to get the OK from Charley.

Nick, if you want to brand it with BWW, you'll be pitching in I take it ? :lol:

 

[Ross K]

Good find, Matty! Shipping rates from US may be high though - I couldn't find details on the website. I've sent a message to Wood Whisperer to ask about shipping rates for a bulk order.

PS Nick sorry to go off topic!!

 

[Ross K]

Garrett website says:

International Orders

We no longer accept international orders. If you reside outside of the US, all orders are required to send a wire transfer and ship in the United States only. Due to the increasing problems of customers refusing to pay custom fees, it has become prohibitive to sell our products outside of the US.

 

[Nick Gibbs]

There's a guy who did some printing on enamel mugs for me. He may know of a supplier. Wizer: could you email me a photo of the mugs?

Thanks

Nick

 

[Ross K]

How utterly amazing is the Internet? Here we are on a Sunday night chatting about wood grain mugs and I get an immediate response from the Woodwhisperer, as follows:

Hey Ross. We do have standard international shipping rates, and in general they are based on the prices the postal service charges us (plus a little for packing and materials). So we do consider them to be fair. Now if the postal service happens to be unfair in their pricing, lol, we can't do anything about that.

But if you think you are going to order a few, be sure to order them all at once. We would then be able to package everything together and see about getting the best price possible on shipping. And since our system isn't that "smart", it will basically charge you the shipping rate based on each item in the order. What we can do package the box up, ship it out, and reimburse you if the shipping fee turns out to be less than what you were charged. We never want to over charge for shipping. And if you do order a bunch, we might be able to work out a little discount for you guys.

Just let me know what you want to do. We are flexible.

--------------------
Marc J. Spagnuolo
Designer Craftsman
TheWoodWhisperer.com

 

[wizer]

Nick you can just save the photo I posted earlier.

Ross, Marc's a pal and I can deal with this if you want them with The Wood Whisperer branding. I can also arrange the UKW branded ones if required. No problem about the shipping arrangements, I can deal with that.

 

[Ross K]

Ross, Marc's a pal and I can deal with this if you want them with The Wood Whisperer branding. I can also arrange the UKW branded ones if required. No problem about the shipping arrangements, I can deal with that.

If you'd be happy to do so, I'd really appreciate it. I'll go with the majority - I'm happy to promote the UKWF so I have no preference for which logo.

Cheers,
Ross.

 

[wizer]

new thread to gauge interest here:

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36939&highlight=