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I always though that If I was taking off more at some points that this meant the wood was not flat. I have learned by this thread it may not be the case so thanks.

Best way to clear leaves is put the mower on the highest cutting and hoover them up like that. I did that and smashed two windows of my neighbours car with flying stones.

Oh my and 20 bids, just think of all that wood you could buy.

Well I must say again how friendly this group is, I have just been offered some hardwoods at a great price. A big thankyou to all who have helped and how very kind and helpful you all are. You all really do know how to be kind and generous. Best wishes The Spanner Monkey.

I am trying to source it locally with no success at all so mail order is my only chance

I am so annoyed I just cant find any hardwood suppliers. I want to build projects from magazines and books but cant buy the wood. One web site where you can get wood on price per cutting list requests a £750 minimum order, I cannot afford that I am only a hobby woodworker. does anyone know any...

Oh I will uses these chisels, but agree that a car boot sale does make u buy stuff you may never use.

Thats one "Pineapple" off gouge, :)

They do need work, I look at the honest car booter with a few tools rather than the dealers, I was impressed with power plane as I got a PAT test certificate, a Legal ownership certificate and a years guarantee! Dipped out on 6, 3m 2x2 pine for a fiver after deciding to "Come back later."

Got these today a tenner for the plane, £1 for the dowel mate and 25p for the batch of chisels.

Make sure u dont strip your electric drill down cos it wont work after you have turned off the electric, to do a "safe job" or dont go out and buy a £150 drill cos ur cheap one did not work after three uses (same scenario as above) yes I t was me!

Thats ok Mike, no offence taken. Its a matter of finding decent suppliers in my neck of the woods for decent wood,

Thanks I have now placed the brass sleeve inside That was where I was going worn, will also look at the tutorial thanks

Weather proof and doors, thought about perspex rather than glass but could use 12mm glass (Vandals is our problem.)

No I dont have a mandrel this hole through is not got any lining in I assumed that went in last. I use a Clarke Lathe. and use the main tail stock which came with it. perhaps I should be using a mandrel

Thanks everybody I am a struggling beginner and have the time and resources to start a new skill. I agree there is lots of support here, (Look at my bird box thread) and made improvements to my design and successfully sold one.

Following my Fathers death I found in his things my old school report, of 1984 my last year at school. Oh I was bullied something terrible, The kids in my school made my life a misery and I soon joined a lunchtime club as well as in my options to take woodwork. to get away from bored kids. The...

Oh I have similar stories as I do work on the gardening side, "My son, neighbour, Postman, friend etc" says.................. some people want something for nothing.

hi bought some hardwood pen blanks and drilled a 7mm hole through the middle but as soon as the wood goes onto the lathe and I begin cutting the wood falls to bits or snaps in half! have I cranked up the tailstock to tight? MTA.

Hi I have been asked (Volunteered) to build a notice board for our Allotment association, It needs to have perspex or glass doors with a lock and be hardwearing. MTA SM.