Recent content by TominDales

Good suggestion. I didn't like the expense of a reamer £20, when I could buy new dog parts for £22.

Thank you Sideways and Cabinetman. I'll drill a 20mm hole in the bench and give it a try. I built the bench in 1975 whilst at school, using 3 inch thick pine with beach edges - traditional city and Guilds crafts approach, very solid and heavy, and have modified it carefully over the years...

Asking for advice. bought a 20mm dog but have 19mm holes in bench. I've a few 3/4'' (19mm) holes in my bench top and apron, used for holdfasts and dogs (around the face vice and apron, not many about 4 on top and 8 in in the apron). I have home made wood dowle inserts that work as dogs...

good advice, you are there for them. They learn for themselves, makes them more resilient in the long run.

I wish I had gone down that path, quite tight for space but interested in a band saw, do you have a recommendation. I probably do about 4 hrs per week of work, mainly using hand tools. Often in burst through the winter on major projects, but probably average 250 hrs per year, so could...

Thank you for posting this, very brave. I'm glad you are not put off, really nasty. Thanks for sharing your learning, even with a push stick accidents happen. The merchants and especially American Youtubers, give the impression a TS is just another tool, but its a major hazard, as you have...

Help, I have a question: what grinding wheel or tool sharper should I buy? - post Harrogate. A bit of an impulse I bought Nigel Shenton repeat edge sharpening jig at the show last week. I had read about these jigs on google/youtube a few years ago but seemed pricy for the little turning I...

Good points raised but in defence of the exhibitors there was quite a bit more going on than turning, There was a Windsor chair exihibit with demos on the West end wall oposite the boat. There was carving along the south side and someone carving with an adze in the middle row. There were...

Went to Harrogate today. My first visit and had a great time. Got lots of advice and admired some expensive wood. I'll remember to keep hold of trees when my parents next have to fell some dying ones, a cherry and a magnificent maple are reaching end of life. Shelton was impresive as were the...

I plan to go on Sunday, so see some of you. Despite living only 12 miles away this will be my first show.

If using for work or storage you may want some heat up their. Needs ariing but not a huge draft. However best to insulate the loft space ie the floor if not in use for the reasons Phil says

Hi all, lots of comment arising on this topic. The physics isn't entirely intuitive, things can feel hotter or cooler but that is due to their ability to conduct heat from our hands, so a radiator feels colder than the soft furnishing do despite being at the same termperature.. However you...

Harrogate show - which are the best days? I live near by so can go to any day. Is it worth booking the Friday off work? or are Saturday and Sunday ok too

Thanks all for your advice. I've decided to go with slats as Jacob recommended, it also allows for better economy with the wood, solves the glue fail issue, and the Mrs is ok with that justifiying it using Jacobs argument about wet and rot, was well received. I'll will allow for expansion...