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    Using a skew with one hand behind your back!

    Easy when you know how! Don't try this at home: (Steve Jones, Christmas 2020 at the outset of the pandemic).
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    REJECTION OF VEHICLE INSURANCE CLAIMS.

    From the Press: REJECTION OF INSURANCE CLAIMS: New research by Forbes Advisor revealed that undeclared car modifications are the primary cause of disallowed car insurance claims in the UK. The price comparison and financial guidance website found that a sixth of drivers who have made a claim...
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    A sad and salutary tale

    The risks and safety precautions regarding woodturning are often mentioned, but not always heeded, whether it's dust protection, eye protection, making sure that the wood is properly secured on the lathe, and wearing appropriate clothing. (I've seen youtube videos of people wearing shorts and...
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    Miller Dowel System

    Not seen these stepped dowels before: Miller Joinery 1X Kit 850959000053 | eBay They sell the dowels in different timbers. It looks a very secure system with the ribs around the circumference.
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    Scheppach Inverter Welder WSE1000

    I'm not in the market for one of these, and I don't want to induce a debate or a 'beauty parade' as to which type of welder is best for small DIY jobs. Just wanted to mention that Aldi have launched this welder as a 'Special Buy' for £99.00 (online only - not in store), which I thought might be...
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    AXMINSTER CRAFT AC1400B BANDSAW ON OFFER

    Just had an email from Axi to say that their small bandsaw is on offer this month. Normal price is £259.30, offer price is £178.98. I bough one pre-Covid when it was cheaper than that, and included a mitre fence. It's a decent enough small bandsaw. Cast iron table, 80mm depth of cut, up to...
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    Woodturning Clubs are re-opening!

    There are often threads on this and other forums from people wanting to get involved in woodturning. As often as not, they’ve bought a lathe on Gumtree, eBay in various states of disrepair, or seek advice along the lines of ‘which lathe is the best/cheapest’ to buy or ‘what equipment do I need...
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    Some personal thoughts on the question of 'When might Woodturning Club Meetings start again'?

    A recent thread highlighted the awe-inspiring work of Joey Richardson MA – a professional artistic woodturner whose work is in galleries the world over. In pre-Covid times, Joey, and other professional demonstrators, demonstrated at woodturning clubs, which prompts me to mention the predicament...
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    Source of switch for old 'FERM' router

    Hi Guys, I have an old (2002!) Ferm FBF-8E 850W router which I've used in a range of jigs for light duty projects such as making little comb-joined boxes for my vintage radio test gear projects, making slotted replica backs for vintage radios that I restore, and for making pen boxes for pens...
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