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Hello from Bath

Postby Weekend_Woodworker » 01 May 2021, 09:48

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Hi,

I thought I would have a second attempt at introducing myself as my first attempt last month didn't make it to the board for some reason.

I have been messing around with wood for a few years in my spare time as an escape from the day job. It started with over engineering a garden shed for my wife (If only I had seen Mike's thread before starting) and then gradually evolved into other things. The largest piece of furniture I have made so far is an oak book case with walnut strips inlayed, but most of my work is practicing techniques on items that are cruder. I also get various requests from my wife for items to aid her bee keeping.

I have been acquiring various power tools and more recently hand tools which I am practicing with. However as I am limited to a single garage which also needs to store the bikes in it, I don't have lots of space.

I am looking forward to picking up tips and ideas to help me get better at what I do.
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby RogerS » 01 May 2021, 09:52

Hi Mark

And welcome to the forum. Your bench is tidier than mine, that's for certain.
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Malc2098 » 01 May 2021, 09:54

Welcome from deepest Mid-Devon. How on earth do you keep your 'shop so clean and tidy?! :)

I had a carpenter mate who's father made the innards of beehives. Apparently they are made to such fine tolerances. Are you going to make any for your wife?
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby NickM » 01 May 2021, 09:59

Welcome from someone else who has a beekeeping wife!
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby 9fingers » 01 May 2021, 10:00

Welcome Mark,
looks like you made it here second time around!

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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Andyp » 01 May 2021, 10:09

Hi Mark and welcome from NW France.
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Weekend_Woodworker » 01 May 2021, 10:13

[quote="I had a carpenter mate who's father made the innards of beehives. Apparently they are made to such fine tolerances. Are you going to make any for your wife?[/quote]

Not made any innards for bee hives yet, but have made an underfloor entrance which needs to be 9mm wide. Luckily a couple of 9mm drill bits work well as spacers to get the gap spot on.
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby DaveL » 01 May 2021, 10:29

Hi Mark,

Welcome to the forum, good to see you know about pictures.
I wish my bench was that clear!
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby droogs » 01 May 2021, 10:30

Hi Mark welcome, look forward to seeing what you make. Thee are plenty here who can offer great practical and experienced advice and it is a nice relaxing place to be.

could I ask does you missus use vertical (langstroth) or horizontal (layens or top bar) hives
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Weekend_Woodworker » 01 May 2021, 11:05

Hi Droogs, my wife uses National hives which I believe are like Langstroth hives, although I am getting rapidly out of my depth talking about bees!
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Mike G » 01 May 2021, 12:12

Welcome Mark. Time to build a bike shed, methinks! :)
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Trevanion » 01 May 2021, 12:19

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That's a really nice, well-rounded set of tools! Nothing too excessive and enough to get any job done, and of course, once you're done you've got the wine to top it all off, perfect!
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Alf » 01 May 2021, 13:09

Howdy, Mark. Is that a Record 050 I spot there? What with that and the conveniently situated wine rack, I think we'll get along. :D
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Phil » 01 May 2021, 13:16

Welcome from the far South.

Clean workbench, good tool collection - wine store = a great place to relax. :D
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Weekend_Woodworker » 01 May 2021, 20:48

Mike G wrote:Welcome Mark. Time to build a bike shed, methinks! :)


If only. Unfortunately we lack the space. However when I retire...
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Weekend_Woodworker » 01 May 2021, 20:54

Alf wrote:Howdy, Mark. Is that a Record 050 I spot there? What with that and the conveniently situated wine rack, I think we'll get along. :D


Hi Alf, well spotted it is a Record 050. The wine rack has now been adjusted though as I have been building a small cupboard for the whetstone grinder which now sits underneath the wine rack. I managed to put some wheels on the grinder so it is easy to get in and out. I just need to build. drawer for the top of the unit to put the grinder jigs in. I was thinking about having a go at cutting some half blind dovetails to make the drawer as I have never had a go at those before!
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Woodbloke » 01 May 2021, 22:23

Welcome from me as well - Rob
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby TrimTheKing » 01 May 2021, 23:00

Hi Mark and welcome.
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Routermonster » 02 May 2021, 00:44

Hi Mark
Welcome from deepest Worcestershire. BTW - I also own a Record 050....
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Mike G » 02 May 2021, 08:20

Mine's a Stanley 50. Is there much of a difference? Useful bit of kit, but frustrating at times, and somewhat limited, I find.
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby NickM » 02 May 2021, 09:15

Mike G wrote:Mine's a Stanley 50. Is there much of a difference? Useful bit of kit, but frustrating at times, and somewhat limited, I find.


I've been trying to use mine (a Record 50 I think) for grooves when I can instead of setting the router up, but often I need a stopped groove which it won't do of course. I did some simple beading with it which was fun, although it needed good timber with the grain running the right way to work well.
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Craig Salisbury » 19 May 2022, 21:07

Hiya from Corsham!

Welcome aboard sir!
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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby sunnybob » 20 May 2022, 02:15

Welcome, from the middle east 8-)
I'm as much out of my depth with hand tools as you are with bee keeping, but if you ever hanker after power assisted, i'm your man. :lol: :lol:
Also, I can free up some space for you, get rid of that wetstone grinder (I've just sold mine) and go scary sharp.

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Re: Hello from Bath

Postby Eric the Viking » 20 May 2022, 07:11

And welcome from the far side of Bristle, too!

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Re: Hello from Bath

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