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Alpha powertools in Wakey, just behind where Magnet & Sothern used to be, off Kirkgate. John

He's spelt Noel wrong too, the trema goes over the e. John.

Brilliant David, I'll give him a bell, much appreciated. John

Hello, does anyone know where I can source a thrust bearing wheel for a 16" Jet bandsaw. TIA John

A mate of mine used to use them quite a lot to source Sycamore for smaller projects like chopping boards and treen. He recommended them to me but I've never called myself- he says they're very helpful and buying just a single 6ft board is no problem at all. Not sure about other species but I...

I know a guy who container imports cheap furniture from africa and sub continent and I thought it looked similar to some of that.Apologies if its some native timber antique.No idea of species used though. cheers John

Hi Rob, Elm looks a good call to me. Cheers John

Hi, Matt, I've got a couple you can borrow if its just for a specific job, if that's any help. John.

No problem with I.E

Not very easy to tell from the blurred photo, but looks like plum to me. Does the wood have any finish on or is it bare? Cheers John

Looks like Iroko to me. Cheers John

Heyup Mattty, that's one beautiful piece of furniture from where I'm standing. I share your client's philosophy on locally sourced materials and working with defects rather than wastefully trying to irradicate every last knot or even bark inclusion. When I make stuff for people I find the local...

Hello, I reckon your wood is Sycamore. Looks like it's going to make a nice little trug to me. Cheers John

I'm with your friend on this one; unless you've got loads of room to store converted timber, Conker would be extremely low down on my list of timbers to take up precious storage space. As has already been stated, turners may get something out of the figured lumps. Cheers John

NUM you mean? If so, I worked underground for 12 years before they levelled our pit. I still have my union card and as far as I know am a life member. I have been a Fireman for 16 years: it seems there are a few of us on here, which is something I was unaware of. Cheers, John

stand behind me then mate, I'm in both! John

I think I'd go for Branch Yew as I reckon it would be less likely to go fuzzy. Cheers John

That's a nice piece of work to kick off 2010 with Chas. I really like the form and of course the finish is immaculate. I reckon you're spot on with Field Maple, I turned some just like it not so long ago. Keep 'em coming and best regards to you, John

Hi Chris, I don't think I merit a prize and thus putting you out of pocket. After all it took me 3 guesses and I have a nut bowl infront of me that I carved out of the very same stuff a few months ago! Besides I don't turn pens and would only end up giving them away at my turning...

Silver Birch canker