Ye Olde Kentish Bash ** 6th March 2010 **

[Alf]

Sorry, not going to make it, chaps. Have a good time and remember lots of pics.

 

[MikeG.]

Sorry Alf, that's not good enough. I've put it to the committee, and your request for time off from this GTG has been rejected. You presence is required.

Mike

 

[wizer]

Real shame Alf. I really think it would help raise your woodworking spirits. But I understand, it's a long way. Next time, I hope.

 

[Chris Knight]

Alf,

IIRC your brother lives nearby - chance to kill 2 birds?

 

[Alf]

Heh, thought of that, Chris. :wink: Alas, a whole plethora of obstacles stand in my way and it just ain't gonna happen. But thanks, chaps; it's nice to be wanted.

 

[Vormulac]

V - commiserations, hope everything works out for you - Rob

Thanks Rob, it's a wrench to miss you guys again.

 

[promhandicam]

Just to confirm I will be there as I have a bandsaw to deliver to Staplehurst. Looking forward to it.

Steve

 

[wizer]

Right guys, I can now announce a couple of features we have organised.

Firstly, we approached Axminster to see if they would like to get involved in some way. We were hoping for a raffle prize, but they have gone a bit further than that. Mike Jeffrey, manager of the Sittingbourne branch, has offered to bring along a guy called Colin Searle who is a woodworking tutor and I believe has written for the mags. He will be giving a 30 minute talk on the subject of jigs. This should be a very interesting talk which I hope everyone will enjoy. Mike will also be coming along with his colleague Peter and they will bring a selection of hand tools which you are encouraged to play with. Axminster's involvement is not in anyway sales driven, you will not be able to buy anything from them on the day. They will probably have some catalogues for reference but their intention is not to sell directly.

We have also got Matthew Platt from Workshop Heaven coming along. He will also have a bunch of tools for you to look, but you will be charged for any rust caused by drool :wink:

Both companies have also donated raffle prizes. Proceeds of which will go to The Woodlands Trust.

Also Matthew and Mike expressed a genuine interest in being at the event, products or not. So I hope you will welcome them.

If there is any product from either retailer that you specifically would like to see, then please say.

We're really looking forward to this and I hope you are too. There is plenty of room, so if you haven't yet said you'd like to come, please speak up. You might be gutted you missed it :shock:

 

[jimi43]

Nice one Tom! Brilliant work! I am really looking forward to this!

On the subject of specific tools...I want to learn more about Japanese saws....their use and variety and I know both entities have them for sale so for me that would be magic mate!

Jim

 

[chingerspy]

Wow this is great news! I just expected it to be a forum meet up but you guys have really gone to a lot of trouble to have guest speakers and tools to play with.

Kudos.

 

[wizer]

Normally the Bashes are just a chance for a bunch of woodies to meet up. But we thought it would be nice to do something special. Perhaps, if it goes well, we could organise this type of event either once a year or bi-yearly.

 

[Paul Chapman]

Sounds good, Tom

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[StevieB]

Fantastic - excellent work behind the scenes Tom! Personally I would love to have a go with a proper dovetail saw - I have only ever used cheap ones which I have never got on with. If there are Japanese varieties as mentioned above then that kills two birds with one stone

Looking forward to this very much.

Steve

 

[promhandicam]

Sounds good. I'd be interested to have a play with a Rojek KPS300A if Axminster could bring one along.

Steve :wink:

 

[woodbloke]

Sounds like it's going to be a cracking event Tom...nicely done :wink:

In case I missed anything in the previous pages, what are the dining arrangements on the day?... f'rinstance is there a local chippy round the corner? - Rob

 

[Steve Maskery]

Rob, if you read the full thread you'll see that Mrs. W has offered to do a 3 course sit-down roast for everybody. That's why there are so many people going. Do keep up!


S

 

[woodbloke]

Rob, if you read the full thread you'll see that Mrs. W has offered to do a 3 course sit-down roast for everybody. That's why there are so many people going. Do keep up!


S

Yebut Steve, there's now 14 pages of it!
Three course roast you say...sounds like there could be an ox on a spit in the middle of the 'shop. Yorkshire puds, plenty of roast spuds...I wonder what Mrs W will do for a pudding? Need a decent red to go with it of course :lol: - Rob

 

[Mrs Oryx]

It won't be a 3 course dinner just chateaubriand with asparagas.



or do I mean chilli (meat and veggie), baked potatoes, french bread, cheese, salad with cake to follow.

There will be tea, coffee and biscuits.

Any serious allergies please let me know so I can read the labels and let you know if there is anything to worry about - it won't be quorn in the veggie one as I'm allergic to it.

 

[Steve Maskery]

Hey, I was joking, but that sounds fantastic, thank you!. I'll bring a cake.
How many are on the list now?
S

 

[Mrs Oryx]

I don't dare add it up!