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    Save 50% or more on Tools and Accessories

    This may be of interest and save you a few quid ,Ebay have offers on a pretty good selection of tools and accessories till 11th August ,savings of 50% and in some cases a lot more than that can be found on a wide range of goodies.
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    Country living

    I went to make myself a cuppa a looked out the kitchen window to see this little beauty having a bite to eat ,in the last pic a Robin decided to get in the action as well . Nice to see nature up close even if it was through a window which needs cleaning:whistle::whistle::whistle:.
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    For Sale A few goodies to tempt you with.

    Would prefer cash on collection on the smaller stuff but happy to post at your expense :) payment by paypal gift or Bank transfer please unless collecting. Union Graduate bowl lathe ,purchased from a member on here when I had visions of turning big bowls and platters. Has a fitted VFD which...
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    Another Axe to grind.

    Must be something in the air o_O today i was given another axe that has seen better days :cry: . This one is only a tiny little thing that i think may have been hand made as there are no makers marks that i can find on it, and it has a sort of crudeness to it still showing hammer marks all over...
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    A bit of recycling made my shop more comfortable.

    About a month or so ago i got a call from my son asking if i wanted any insulation for my shop roof as it was one of the things that was not done when i built it ( it had been on my "to Do" list for 20 yearso_O). When i asked him what type/quantity he had no idea , only saying that a pal of his...
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    Advice sought - repairing Axe

    Was given a lovely old hand axe, the handle is in great condition but the head was loose and came off the handle . I would if possible like to re use the handle and put in a new wedge but I don't know if i should soak the handle in water first or if indeed there are any other tricks to getting a...
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    Season's Greetings to One and All

    Well folk's like it or lump it it is that time of year :eek: so my good lady and myself bid you season's greetings and wish you well in the coming year :)
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    Cleaning up pencil mark's on wood.

    A lot of you guy's will probably already know this, but for those that don't . When using a pencil to mark out on lighter woods i ocaissionly found that when sanding the pencil marks that they could sort of smudge in and spread around rather than disapear, not a problem if you have enough wood...
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    Electric Drive Gates opener

    At the point now that electric gates sound like a good thing to have and as my driveway is being re-done it seems a bit daft not to take advantage of this in respect of putting in the power cable now, even if its a while before the gates ( double swing gates ) get made . So my questions to you...
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    Common Sense Deceased

    The Death of Common Sense Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable...
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    I broke one of my Springs

    Guess who will be getting extra cuddles and treats 🐶
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    Like clockwork.

    Got a text from my Doctors on Wednesday with a link , clicked and booked appointment in approx 45 seconds . Had my jab 09.30 on Thursday back home and playing on a digger :D by 10.30 . No side effects whatsoever not even a sore arm (y). Everything from parking up to driving away was done in a...
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    Heads up - Advertising scam on here.

    Ok guys just a quick heads up about a scam on here ,if you answer a few questions and if you pick the right box you get a phone if you pay a quid for postage. Well folks there is no fool like an old fools and like a plonker i fell for it and needless to say there was no phone.The scammers will...
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    Wood from the BAY tree

    could someone please tell me if there is there any use for this wood in say turning or other things .
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    What other jaws will fit my Patriot ???

    I have the Sorby Patriot and was wondering what jaws from other manufacturers would fit, any info would be most welcome Regards Mark
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    12% off at Rutlands

    Rutlands are giving 12% off and free delivery if you spend over £50. could save a few bob :)
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    FTAGH

    I have a full unopened roll of "Reflectashield TF" ideal for wrapping your workshop etc, the roll is 2.7 metres wide and 100 metres long,has a thin foil coating that keeps the heat in. It weighs a lot but i can help you get it onto your van ( it will not fit in a car unless you can fold all the...
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    Myford ML8 Advice please

    Please bear with me as i am a complete novice when it comes to lathes and turning so i dont know the correct names etc for the various bits n bobs. Whilst talking to a old chap in the pub a couple of days ago the subject somehow turned to woodwork and i mentioned that i was thinking about...
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    Did you know

    The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500s: Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by...
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    How do you give 100%

    What does it mean to give 100% at work? What does it mean to give more than 100%? We have all been to meetings where some one wants you to give over 100% effort? We have all been to meetings where someone has given that 100% and over. How is this achieved and can some one work out who is giving...
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