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http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-30687171 ...I have the same problem on my lumber pile...

Q. What do The Prince of Wales, a gorilla, and a bald man have in common? A. One is the heir apparent..... one has a hairy parent... and the other has no hair apparent. (From an old episode of The Woodwright's Shop I found on Youtube the other day.)

Hi all. Life kept me away from woodwork for a while - but I'm now back, and in good timing have been lucky enough to be given this "Parkinsons Perfect Vice 15" which come more clement weather will become part of a "proper" bench (lack of space means I'll be building that outside). Seems in very...

Anyone off to the Yandles show this weekend? Or any advice for a first visitor? Apart from leaving my credit card at home for safety that is! Also, I'll be staying in the area a couple of nights - anyone know the area, good places to eat? Pubs? I've only dashed up to Martock once before, didn't...

I'm sure someone asked a while back about storage for tools in the workshop, but I can't seem to find the post. In any case, yesterday I picked up a copy of "Woodworking Plans & Projects" magazine and they have plans for a very neat tool cabinet. Basically it has doors but you store tools in the...

Bit of fun: http://thewoodwhisperer.com/to-kill-a-vampire/ If I had a lathe I think I might make one of these - you know "just in case" :P Cheers, Charlie

My niece got me thinking. I was showing her the wood I picked up the other weekend, including the large slab of Purpleheart. Her immediate response was "Mum look at the purple wood!" shortly followed by "Can I have purple shelves for Xmas?" She's going to grow up with expensive taste. But this...

Hi, My Mum has an old chest of draws which was at some unfortunate time in the past "finished" with white gloss paint! Naturally she now wants it refinished better. I think it's made of Oak but I'll know much better when I get under the paint layer. I have never had to strip paint and...

Hi all, Just thought I'd share my experience on purchasing a Dewalt 18v Plunge saw to cut down some large sheet materials. After some searching I found a "barebones" saw, with a 1.5m Guide rail for £182 (from here: http://bit.ly/dvVf6x) which includes free delivery. This was fine for me as I...

Due to a slight mix up, I have a spare copy of the current British Woodworking Magazine (June/July Issue 18.). First one to PM me with their details, and I'll stick it in the post for you tomorrow -no charge. UK Mainland addresses only please, unless you want to pay postage. Cheers all, Charlie

Hi, Not sure if it's been mentioned here before or not, but Axminster are having their (Axminster branch) store relaunch on Saturday. They will be doing demonstrations of their products and Festool will be in. Link here: http://bit.ly/bCaZcP And no I don't work for them! I just thought it...

Hi, I've got my eye on some teak for outdoor projects, but I'm wondering what you might expect to pay roughly for a piece a decent piece with no shakes or splits around 40"x8"x2"? I have no idea myself, anyone have any experience? Cheers, Charlie

Hi all, I'm looking to sharpen up my chisels and irons. While I have perfected the art of sharpening some old chisels I have using just an oilstone - the better set I have are just too damn tough and take forever to do by hand. And I don't fancy to the plane irons by hand either. As such I'm...

Hi all, First of all I'd like to say hello, and I hope that you are all well. I'm new to these forums, and indeed woodworking in general. But I'm looking to start a couple of basic projects (table, cabinet) and so I am looking for sources of decent hardwoods. I have never purchased timber...