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I am very sorry if you thought that "NotRalph" was only a joke and was meant to "take the ****" out of the real Ralph. This was never my intention. My intent was merely to attempt, in a small way, to...

Dear, Dear Ms. Tikki! Has your day been a little depressing? Does your HRT patch need renewing perhaps? What about a nice footrub while you have a cuppa and a nice long lay down? ;)

Mr Dazzler,
I have been self employed for some 30 years now and I have found that when I am motivated and keep right on top of my bookwork that I do exceedingly well. The reverse also...

Gentlemen, Gentlemen Please moderate your language, grammar and please cease all of these horrible insinuations about our esteemed, nay, cherished moderators,please, please,please, I beg of you all!

Whilst I am not an immigrant and still do not support the Australian cricket team ( boring game even when it's exciting:confused: ) I feel that jingoist rubbish like that is published because on the...

"1. A mopstick is a semi-round profile with a pronounced flat underneath that is used for a handrail, typically on a stair."
Well done Mr. G.R. Oggy, precisely correct and therefore a nice big NOD...

Mr Mick, I humbly apologise for my foolishness! Not only were you absolutely correct but you were also absolutely very descriptive.

Upon Mr. Mick I bestow the NOD for his wonderful answer but I...

Don't forget 'vinyl' tiles, linoleum, acoustic ceiling tiles, brake and clutch linings of vehicles,spray in and on insulation, malthoid etc.etc. they all may contain asbestos.

Today gentlepersons...

I know that this question doesn't directly involve wood but as the subject is very topical and as we have many home renovators could you please tell me how you would fix something to a vertical...

Thank you gentlepersons. I am sorry but I seem to be having computer problems and it would seem that I am going to have to acquire the services of a young person. Whilst replies to my coopering...

I shall give a NOD to the gentleperson who gives the best description (without using Google Mr Rogers!) of how to build a coopered tub.
Thank you all and be good whilst I am away.

Mr Midge, you seem to have hit the nail on the head! Therefore you get the NOD!

Whacko, that is a big one isn't it.

As for the spelling, according to my book of words it is ALBURNIUM so that...

Alburnium gentlepersons, please explain!

Gentlepersons all, thankyou for your many and very varied replies.
Mr Rogers gets the NOD for his very broad, very detailed and mostly boring answer.
Mr G.Umby gets the NOD for making me laugh the...

Gentlepersons, as you seem to enjoy multiple answers to questions then todays NOD shall go to the person who comes up with the most plausible answers.

What is a Transom?

The NOD of the day goes to Mr. G.R. Oggy.

THE NOD of the day also goes to Mr. Rogers for his very "extraplicit" reply

Ah, speculation gentlemen, I am enjoying your "little arrows in the air", they are falling somewhat short of the butts so far however.
MR Termite, I do NOT appreciate your use of such coarse...

Mr Borer, I thank you for your positive support. As to my identity, I am not Mr Christopha, although I have met that gentleman on the UBeaut stand at a woodshow when certain others were wearing...

Todays question: what is a Wicket?

Gentlepersons, I thought I had made it very clear when I started this that I AM NOT RALPH!

I am also certainly NotNotRalph, I think 1 "impostor" is plenty and if my efforts don't meet with your...

Well I think that today there will be two NODS, 1 for Mr. T.Ermite and the other for Mr. C. H. Ristopha.
The first is for the words right out of every Chippies mouth and the second for the correct...

Interesting Mr. Mite, very interesting. I wasn't aware that we had worked together. Please elaborate!

Gentlepersons all, please feel free to ignore the pathetic efforts of messrs Midge, C and Borer. Not only are their suggestions, dare I say "guesses", nowhere near the mark (pun intended) but their...

That definitely deserves a NOD!

Good evening gentlepersons all.

Another simple one but the NOD shall be given to the most illuminating reply.

Please describe the application of a Chalk Line

Mr. Groggy almost got nodded, Mr. Rogers came closish and Mr. Midge got the shake.

A CAVETTO moulding is a hollow moulding which is wider than it is thick as distinct from a scotia which is a...

Greetings woodworkers, let me try, once again, to attempt to extend your knowledge and learn a little more myself. I apologise for my tardiness in presenting this and ubfortunately I also must...

I hereby concede defeat. You are a most astute bunch of chaps whoi shall never cease to amaze!

I give you all the nod except for the unfortunate Mr Midge who gets a shake of the head and a roll...

More please.

Mr. Midge, I knew it would be you!

In that case I need 3 answers

Gentlemen! Manners please!

Good Day astute and amusing woodworkers. A bit of a double edged one today because I want two answers please.

What is an ASTRAGAL?


I am sorry but I shall be away for a couple of days due...

Mr. Groggy, you get the NOD for your simple but very clear answer. A story rod is a very valuable tool if used correctly and especially in repetition work whether it be cabinetry, carpentry or...

http://www.freerecipe.org/Breakfast/Pancakes/

Good gentlepersons, I hope this may be of some help to you in your search for culinary enlightenment.

Gentlepersons, oyu are all ding very well and are approaching "oneness" with the subject. By the way, the E was very purposely omitted.
Carry on.

Now I know that a great many of you will think this question too easy but the "NOD" shall be given to the best answer which illuminates the subject for those less informed.

The Question for today...

Sorry about that Mr. Midge. I shall endeavour to be slower.

Beejay gets the nod, well done!

Here's an odd one for youall. Please try to avoid using your Funk and Wagnalls.

What is a "Putlog"?

I hereby declare "Mick the Marvelous" to be correct on all counts!

It has a big diesel motor, lotsa metal all over and it's full of Hamericans.......

Is Beautiful!

Sorry this is a bit early but I have a busy busy Saturday coming up.

What is/ where will you put a "Quirk" and more importantly WHY?

Ralph! PHONE HOME!

Gentlemen, thank you all for your gratifying and not a little amusing reactions to my small effort.

Muntins. The vertical dividing members separating the panels in a door.

As you can see by my name I am definitely not Ralph and upon his return I shall disappear, promise! I am not as knowledgable as the inimitable Ralph and shall have trouble being as regular but I...