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As many scroll saw users advise on this forum I purchase my Flying Dutchman blades from Mikes Workshop. I would like to say the service is absolutely brilliant. Ordered and despatched same day on 18th December not expecting to see them until New Year. Couldn't believe they arrived this...

After asking about pyrography sets for my 11 rear old daughter we were advised to go for the Peter Childs set by various members(THANKS) Just thought I'd share some early results produced by Her Drawn freehand onto 4mm ply then pyro'd in what used to be MY workshop but is now OUR workshop...

Just been to put diesel in car £1.45 per litre Haveing paid for road tax last week, MOT on Thursday am in need of re-mortgage advisor so I can raise funds for next fill up. As Terry Wogan would say "Is it me" or has the cost of motoring got to the stage of being ridiculous? At least we can...

Any help and guidance on the best pyrography set as a starter set up for my 11 year old daughter as she wants to try her hand at something new. Price limitations to a degree but have learnt lesson buying cheap and don't want to put her off with lousy tools!! Thanks in advance M

Pre Christmas I spent hours searching for reviews and advice about the best option for a scrollsaw. As numerous people have said,buy cheap buy twice. Bought a Scheppach decoflex as a first machine-it's ok but a pain to change the blades,shakes about a little bit all of which have been pointed...

As an hgv driver I have noticed over the last couple of years that the standard of driving and consideration for other road users has fallen dramatically. The recent bad weather has highlighted the the vast majority of drivers have no idea how to handle the vehicle they are supposed to be in...

have been offered scheppach 405 scroll saw for £140.00 is this good price as want to start scrolling but not tried it yet and would like to start with decent machine any recommendations gratefully recieved M

Does anybody know anything about these older chisels? (Holtzapfelle) Have been asked to find out if they have any value. sorry can't do pictures yet as daughter not here to show me how to use the ********* camera /computer! Thanks in advance M

Looking at POSSIBLE purchase of laser engraver/cutter for pens and general craft type products and would greatly appreciate any words of advise as completely new to this type of work. Budget flexible but have to consider rate of return against outlay. Would like to thank in advance any help at...

Found short piece of dowel yesterday whilst clearing corner of WS Only after putting to one side thinking "that will come in handy for stirring paint" did I realise the years are passing fast and I'm turning into my FATHER :( :( :oops: :!: Please add your experiance of realising the passing...

Need plans for doghouse as I decided to clearout and re-arrange workshop to accomodate new Jet lathe. Apparently "YOU DO NOT USE THE DYSON IN THAT BL***Y WORKSHOP!!!!!!!" Any advise on how to turn buches of flowers or similar appreciated. Martin :oops:

Just getting started with turning and could do with some advice on best mid range lathe to start off with. Have been told jwl 1220 is good machine but would I be better off with electronic variable speed control?