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    Nailing Feather Edge Horizontally

    Thanks Mike
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    Nailing Feather Edge Horizontally

    I am making a log shelter for a neighbour which will be clad with 150mm feather edge boards. The boards will be horizontal and my initial thought was to fix it with a nail through the board into each of the uprights of the frame so it will be under the overlap of the board above. Does this...
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    Brrrrrr.

    The view from my workshop as I was waiting for the log burner to kick in earlier …
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    Sending multiple emails to one recipient

    It works on my work laptop but doesn’t on my personal one so must be something to do with the Office versions! The alternative is to start a new email in a new window, open the folder you want to send, highlight all the items and then drag/drop them into the new email. Each email becomes an...
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    Sending multiple emails to one recipient

    Andy, Click on new email, highlight the folder and use your mouse to drag it into the header area of the new email and it can be sent as an attachment. Cheers Robert
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    John’s workshop

    John, I’d be thoughtful about dividing up the space with an extra wall. On the plus side, as you say, it gives more wall space but the resulting two spaces are going to be quite small. Lots of good woodwork does get done in small workshops but it can add some challenges.
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    The inevitable is sadly upon us…

    I don’t think there is a right or wrong way Mark. We went down the cremation route which I think made it a bit easier than bringing the body home for burial. The ashes were collected from the vet a week later and buried in the garden and a bush planted on top.
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    The inevitable is sadly upon us…

    Sorry to hear that Mark. We went through much the same thing at the start of the year and it’s horrible making the decision even though you know it’s the right thing to do. They are part of the family. Thankfully it’s the happy memories that pervade but it’s a sad process getting there.
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    Peter Follansbee (and other) carving

    I cracked on with the end faces of the box this morning … Still room for improvement but I’m quite pleased with how they have been turned out. A lapse in concentration meant a bit of blow out but thankfully it was quickly sorted with a drop of wood glue.
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    Blood (without the gore!)

    I haven’t noticed Adrian but have been told biological and physiological differences mean women are more prone to be deferred due to low iron/hemoglobin so wonder if this may be something to do with it. Apparently for some transfusions male blood is preferred as generally we have higher iron...
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    Blood (without the gore!)

    You are a long way ahead of me!
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    Peter Follansbee (and other) carving

    Has anyone else had a go at a Follansbee type carving and found it’s A LOT harder than it looks or is it just me? My first attempt was in oak but it seemed to be very unforgiving and brittle. It was kiln dried and had been sat in the workshop for some time. I am wondering if it was “too dry”...
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    Mouseman

    The octaganal table of that design is currently on sale in their shop at a price of £1,250 if anyone wants one. I think it’s great that they are still making (by hand) the items their founder made.
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    Houston - we have a problem

    I think you will find that is referring to vehicles on the public highway. As the problem here is on private land the Police are unable to issue a Penalty Charge Notice and will simply say it’s a civil matter between the landowner and the the person who has a right of access.
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    Houston - we have a problem

    What a PITA! Is there any signage that shows the respective role of those involved in doing the work Roger? Assuming the person you reference is working for a firm of architects or building consultants I think my approach would be to deliver a letter to them politely pointing out your...
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    Mystery chisel

    I stand by my guess that it started life more like this …
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    Mystery chisel

    It looks similar to a Henry Taylor Allongee no 1 carving chisel.
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    Scientists create ‘Superwood’ that’s 10 times stronger than steel

    I’m not sure this is a new invention. Accsys Technologies are a UK/Netherlands firm that have been leading the way.
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    Router jigs & accessories

    It is easy to inadvertently make a climb cut when using a template which could be the cause?
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    A tale of two airports

    Macquarie are currently buying Bristol Airport. Given their great track record in looking after Thames Water I’m sure drainage and plumbing will be quickly sorted. :unsure::oops:
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