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Hi all I`m looking for a Joinery or Carpentry firm in the Oxford area to take me on as there apprentice. I have completed my GCSEs and am now studying to achieve an FCA (NVQ1) in Carpentry/Joinery at A.C.E Training College in Kidlington, Oxford. I have got experience using Carpentry tools and...

Just thought i`d let ya know that discovery H&L Extra have got a build month on NOW!!!!!

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! I passed my Apprenticeship assesment test, and am suitable to do an apprenticeship. Just Finished writing my C.V and covering letter with any luck i may have an apprenticship. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

There an Interesting programme about Britians wood on at 13:00 today on UKTV Documentary channel on 532 on sky(dunno the channel number for NTL etc). IT`s repeated at 14:00 on UKTV Documentary+1 on 533. On these two eps they are on bout Oak and Yew. Just thought i`d let ya know.

The college i go to does a locksmith course for approximately £250, and i`m thinking of giving that ago aswell as Carpentry. What do ya all think?

Where can i get a carpet edge thingy that u hit ya knee with, that you use to like trim the edges of carpets with.You see them on like Holmes on homes and other diy programmes. Or does anybody know what`s called? Thanks a mill CarlC

Got my Apprenticeship Assesment Test tomorrow to see if i`m suitable for an Apprenticeship. I`m a bit nervous as i don`t know what to expect from it.And if i fail if i`ll most probaley give Carpentry up. Has anybody gto any info about this test or any tips for me? Of to bed @ 22:30 :lol: usually...

Hey all I am now doing an extra day of Carpentry at college (wednesday) and the wednesday just gone i just made a crusifix on a stand.And was hoping somone could tell me what finish stuff i would need to buy to make the (ash) look like this wood: Thanks mill to all who helps me. :D

and don`t want to spend too much. I`ve taken quite a fancy to these ones: http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Axmi ... -31355.htm What do people think of these. I`ll be using them mainly for joints. Anybody else got any othere ones?

Hi all Sorry haven`t been on long time. What`s 1 3rd becausde i`ve been struggling on my M&T joint and was just reading the how to bit and it says about 1 3rd what`s this? My tutor keeps disapearing out of the workshop so can`t really ask him :x . This is what i`m struggling on most and it`s...

I just brought a sharpening Stone and it says to use oil on it, and as the title says can i use water instead or would that damaged it? Thanks alot CarlC

I`m annoyed because Discovery H&L haven`t put any Woodworking programs on during the day, thye put them on in the morning instead, i would set my video timer to tape it, but i turn my T.V off, by the socket (to do my bit for stopping Global Warming.) I`m not happy bout this :x :x :x :x

Hi all I recently brought a chisel and mallet etc because i want to practice at home, and so i tried making some joints (not the ones your thinking of :lol: ) but when i was cutting, the saw was getting stuck and the portable bench was moving when i was trying to cut. And i can`t get a proper...

...Between a Bevel Edge, paring and Mortice Chisels? thanks Carl

Hiall Sorry i haven`t been on for ages been busy, anyway i`m struggling on Corner Bridle, Mortise & Tenon etc can someone please give me some tips on how to chisel out the Mortice Joint bit neatly i can`t do it and it`s p****** me off.And also the Cheek bit that`s on the Tenon part of the M&T...

Here some pics i took with my new digi camera: D:\Documents and Settings\Carl\My Documents\Carls Pictures\Balloon.html

Hi all I want to buy a Jigsaw.But i thought i`d ask you all first to see what you all reckon is the best one to buy. I don`t know whether to go into homebase and get one or get one from axminster.I want to get one from axminster but i don`t know whether they`ll accept my Visa Electron Debit...

Sorry to ask another question, but what`s scrolling? I haven`t heard of it till now. cheers Carl

Mum has just try out her new blender she bruoght.HIghly recommend it, the juice is georgues,mainly cause it`s nice and thick with the pips and skin etc in it. slurp!!!! :lol:

I was just looking on http://www.axminster.co.uk/category-Pla ... 207024.htm What`s the best planer to buy, what`s the difference between them? Cheers CarlC