Recent content by bearwood42

Hi Kev, I did think about doing that. It might be a little tricky because I’m self employed so finding time might be a little difficult. I thought it might be easier with a smaller firm in the hope they might be a little more accommodating. I’ve watched a few of his videos, seems like a really...

Apologies I forgot mention that! Traditional style oak timber framing with pegged mortise and tenons etc

Hi, Im really interested in learning about timber framing so I thought I’d ask for some advice on here! Not sure it’s the right place to ask but I’m sure someone will be able to tell me something. Is this something that can be self taught? I’ve seen a few courses available around the U.K., has...

The machine I’ve bought fortunately has a maggi steff power feed. I have to say the idea of making multiple passes is not very tempting! I did have a brief look at 4/6 cutter machines but I didn’t want to jump in too fast, I thought a moulder with a power feed would be a good/cheaper place to...

It’s also worth mentioning, my father told me that there was more accidents in the year that compulsory guards were added to farm machinery than before they were fitted. I think complacency is always the biggest risk!

I’d like to think I’m a reasonably practical person with a bit of common sense…most of the time! I’ve probably undersold my experience with dangerous equipment, it’s just that I understand the dangers of farm machinery and the precautions to take, the same with chainsaw work or using a grinder...

Hi Sawdust, I can imagine it’s lots of work but I already have a small bandsaw mill and big old sagar planer/thicknesser, I’ve also got timber being felled on my doorstep. The only bits I’ve had to purchase is the moulder and cutters etc. There may well still not be a lot in it other than the...

I’m quite wary of woodworking tools , working on a farm gives you a healthy respect of anything that spins fast! So I think a new block might be a better option. I’m beginning to realise cutters and blocks are an expensive minefield! Much to learn

Thanks for all replies. It could well be, I’ll take a more accurate measurement. It’s a wadkin EPA moulder, it says 1948 on the plate. It’s really just to dip my toe in the market and see if there is much demand for the boards. We use a lot on the farm and I’ve got a good local source of...

Hi, new to the forum! And fairly new to wood working so please bear with me! I’m hoping to make up some large tongue and groove boards for agricultural use, it’s called dungwalling and is hideously expensive to buy. I’ve managed to lay my hands on an old wadkin spindle moulder with a power...