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Hello from Bristol

Postby Stoatally » 16 Mar 2017, 17:03

Hello

I moved down to Bristol from stoke about 4 years ago after meeting my current wife.

We live just outside Bristol in a house with a slightly bigger than single garage which is a nightmare as I used to have access to a big corner of a large agricultural shed/workshop.

Previously I've been a tinkerer with many things, mostly metal work. I'm a keen DIYer and get stuck into most things.

I left a civil service career last year to retrain as a tree surgeon, and getting back in touch with tree's and wood has reignited a joy of wood fro when I was a little bit working with my late grandad who was an ace carpenter. I inherited a few of his old tools which I'd like to start using, I've bought a few cheap bits and stuff off eBay so I'm getting workshop stuff together. I may get small shed this year just to clear the garage out so I can make it mine properly
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Andyp » 16 Mar 2017, 17:59

Hi and welcome to the forum. I too inherited a few tools from ancestors I wish I was as proficient as they were in their use. :D
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Stoatally » 16 Mar 2017, 18:30

Absolutely, he would fix pretty much anything. I think I inherited a small amount of his ability but we'll see.

I really need somewhere to spread out all my stuff :twisted:
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Malc2098 » 16 Mar 2017, 18:44

Wotcher from Tiverton!
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby TrimTheKing » 16 Mar 2017, 19:07

Welcome aboard mate, good to have you here.

If you have a minute fill in your profile with as many more details as you're happy to give.

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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby chataigner » 16 Mar 2017, 19:53

Welcome, look forward to pictures of projects !

Many of my hand tools came from my brother in law (sadly deceased in his late 40's). They were originally his father's and some his grandfather's - both professional carpenters. I keep them well sharpened and tuned up and take pleasure from using tools that were first used (some of them at least) before WW1 and possibly in the late 1800's.
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby timothyedoran » 16 Mar 2017, 20:13

Welcome from just the other side of Bath
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Stoatally » 16 Mar 2017, 22:12

Thanks for the welcome.

It's Amazing some of the stuff he had. I know what most of it is supposed to do but not necessarily how.

I can also see how labour intensive carpentry and woodwork used to be (and can still be) with lots of if replaced by power tools. Gives deeper meaning to 'a labour of love'
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Robert » 16 Mar 2017, 23:23

Welcome from me too :)

I have some hand tools including some old ones but much prefer something powered to do the work if at all possible!
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Phil » 17 Mar 2017, 06:59

Welcome to the WH2.

Good bunch here, lots of knowledge. 8-)

I am a firm believer of if it does not have a cord and plug, it belongs in a museum.
We don't stop woodworking because we grow old, we grow old because we stop woodworking!

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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Rod » 17 Mar 2017, 11:24

Welcome - I inherited quite a bit from my Grandfather and possibly my Great GF.
Being in Bristol you'll have access to the quirky tool shop Bristol Designs in Perry Road

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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Stoatally » 17 Mar 2017, 13:01

I've heard of them but never been in.

Must take a trip in as I'm looking for some turning chisels/gouges.
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby DaveL » 17 Mar 2017, 13:08

Hi,

Welcome to the forum, remember we do like pictures.
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby timothyedoran » 17 Mar 2017, 14:43

Rod wrote:Welcome - I inherited quite a bit from my Grandfather and possibly my Great GF.
Being in Bristol you'll have access to the quirky tool shop Bristol Designs in Perry Road

Rod


It is good fun having a poke around there. It's 5 minutes from work.
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Newbie_Neil » 20 Mar 2017, 18:32

Hi Matt,

Welcome to the forum.

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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby Stoatally » 20 Mar 2017, 19:28

timothyedoran wrote:
Rod wrote:Welcome - I inherited quite a bit from my Grandfather and possibly my Great GF.
Being in Bristol you'll have access to the quirky tool shop Bristol Designs in Perry Road

Rod


It is good fun having a poke around there. It's 5 minutes from work.


Looks like Im popping in to Bristol designs on Thursday morning, getting a lift in with the wife and pottering while she goes to an appointment :-)
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Postby timothyedoran » 20 Mar 2017, 19:31

Stoatally wrote:
timothyedoran wrote:
Rod wrote:Welcome - I inherited quite a bit from my Grandfather and possibly my Great GF.
Being in Bristol you'll have access to the quirky tool shop Bristol Designs in Perry Road

Rod


It is good fun having a poke around there. It's 5 minutes from work.


Looks like Im popping in to Bristol designs on Thursday morning, getting a lift in with the wife and pottering while she goes to an appointment :-)

Don't spend your pocket money all at once
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