Thread: Things, they are a changing...

Originally Posted by Woodwould

When it cools down to tolerable levels (for an Irishman), I'll venture back out and give the lathe a run - so, check back in around April.

You're not the only one holed up on account of the heat, I've not quite recovered from the sudden onset of summer just after Xmas. Usually, it's more gradual, not this mild spring then 12 days or so of maxima 32+.

The wood in my shed should be nicely dried

Originally Posted by tea lady

You could sell it on ebay.

...and try and recover my 99 cent (plus postage) outlay. I was going to say that, but it sounded so cheap!

your an inspiration. good luck and keep in info coming to us. billym

Originally Posted by Woodwould

...and try and recover my 99 cent (plus postage) outlay. I was going to say that, but it sounded so cheap!

Well.Ya gotta make this woodwork pay somehow.

And some other cheapp b&%$$%^ would prolly buy it.

Maybe I could auction it on these forums with the proceeds going to my, or the winning bidder's, chosen charity? Hmmm FFT.

Originally Posted by Woodwould

Maybe I could auction it on these forums with the proceeds going to my, or the winning bidder's, chosen charity? Hmmm FFT.

Next month's free draw prize?

That's another possibility, though I would imagine most people would expect prizes to be new goods.

the current one wasn't new - two restored hand planes.

Though to be fair, "used cheapo nail gun" doesn't quite have the same ring to is as "restored hand plane"

Cheers,
Dave

Originally Posted by Ozkaban

the current one wasn't new - two restored hand planes.

Though to be fair, "used cheapo nail gun" doesn't quite have the same ring to is as "restored hand plane"

Cheers,
Dave

My point exactly. I think I'll drop it in the bin as space is at a premium. The compressor is another worry, but I quite like it for dusting the place down - and winding the dog up.

Originally Posted by Woodwould

My point exactly. I think I'll drop it in the bin as space is at a premium. The compressor is another worry, but I quite like it for dusting the place down - and winding the dog up.

Well! I'd call that a necessary piece of equipment then.

Just an update on the bench: I recently bought some slabs of European Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and as it's supremely tough and elastic, what better timber to use for the tommy bars for the vice screws. They certainly beat the former Bunny's-best-dowel-and-masking-tape-knob incarnations!

Nice work Woodwould, love the end-caps. What have you sealed them with?

Thanks Groggy!

The bars are in the raw at present, but I'll brush a light coat of my 'handle brew' (oil and wax dregs that I collect in a jar and apply to tool handles as required) and let them do their thing. I'd guess that in about a month of use, they'll be well sealed and glowing nicely.

Nice touch with the handles for your workbench Woodwould,