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  1. M

    Jobs in another land (new zealand)

    Thanks for the advice lots to think about. and sort out
  2. M

    Jobs in another land (new zealand)

    Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain
  3. M

    Jobs in another land (new zealand)

    That is how i see still young would be a waste to not take chances and enjoy what i can. And thanks, will have a look into that website Best of luck
  4. M

    Jobs in another land (new zealand)

    I have been wanting to move to new Zealand for a number of years and have decided it may well be time to. I was working with a cabinet making firm for 2 years all bespoke work. I have lvl1 carpentry diploma and lvl2 bench joinery nvq but work has since dried up and im now effectively jobless...
  5. M

    Honing oil

    I use a white spirit engine oil mix works great
  6. M

    chisels for choping!

    Yes these are very strong
  7. M

    Is Yew wood too poisonous for a chopping board?

    Didnt know it was poisonous Great list
  8. M

    Victorian Wardrobe WIP

    If the camera has the lens kept on then no dust should be able to get to the sensor and it wont do any damage just it will need to be blown out using a puffer which arnt that expensive
  9. M

    Waterstones, Guides, Diamond Stones many old new questions.

    My method is high speed grind if needed a good quality grind wheel is needed for this and dont push let the wheel do the work depending what your grinding dip it in water and for plane irons leave the chip breaker on this remover near enough all the heat. Then i start the secondary bevel on a...
  10. M

    mold on pearl glue

    I love the smell off hide glue yuuuum and skimming off the rubbish works
  11. M

    Axminster chatter-free countersink - and my 80 / 20 rule

    All the cabinet makers i know use these and yes they are very good
  12. M

    Stanley no.199

    Well i own a stanley no.199 like many other people. Its a newer one but about 10-20years old. Well the nasty grey finish is worn so i thought damn this so i took my trusty 80 grit rubbed it all of then i took it to 240 then polished it on a buffing wheel and it is now a mirror and looks soooooo...
  13. M

    Another car-boot £1 brass back ...

    These are nonparrel too i have one good saw
  14. M

    Pure craftsmna ship

    Once upon a time, no so long ago. A rather nice man offered to make me a sacred item one of only two. It is believed there was or never will be more made. These items have such powers that mere mortals from up north can not handle them. It is believe that havoc would be caused if these items...
  15. M

    Duffed Eclipse 36 Honing Guide

    This is about a 5 minute job on the lathe so no sweat
  16. M

    Duffed Eclipse 36 Honing Guide

    If you give me the diamiter i will turn you one
  17. M

    Tool chests

    When im decided i have all the tools i will need and im sure im going to make something similar to Jewetts chest
  18. M

    Furniture design/make university courses?

    Haha yer i had no idea i wanted to try everything lol if you can try to get him some work experience with a maker that would be a massive help i think
  19. M

    Furniture design/make university courses?

    Whats the age i think apprenticeship would be a good route thats what im doing but the course is an nvq lvl2 bench could go on to 3. I thinks the hardest part is finding a good maker who is willing to teach and happy for you to work and make mistakes
  20. M

    This weeks Project - WIP

    nice work and nice workshop
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