kev_s

Thanks for putting all the effort into the Bitcoin explanation Rob.

Its an interesting space for sure, blockchain is going to make a difference to our world and once bitcoins etc stabilise then they could add real value.

Interesting the comments about the value. I'd argue that Uber is worse.... huge valuation, pay below minimum wage, dont follow regulations, irresponsible management...... with valuations of $60-70 billion

Kev

Hi

Could you send me a few, I think the wife might like them at her school (head teacher of a primary).

Happy to cover costs of a box etc. Let me know and I can send you a few quid.

Kev

careful rats/mice dont eat through the oil tank which is what happened to me

THese are both £20 ish so could be used as a comparison.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/219109444/wood-circle-1-pcs-round-wooden-coaster?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=rustic%20wooden%20tree%20slice&ref=sr_gallery_47

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/269272442/12-inches-large-wooden-slicerustic?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=rustic%20wooden%20tree%20slice&ref=sr_gallery_41

I think £100 is the minimum you should charge.

Half a days labour plus materials (tooling etc)

Look on Etsy and see what this kind of thing would sell for... but remember you are making something bespoke for someones big day (and wedding costs for everything are ridiculous).

I'd make a comment about the fact that these things could be given as gifts to the best men, maids and even think about some kind of info tag with date and names (you can buy these from etsy)

https://www.etsy.com/uk/search?q=luggage%20tag

if you present the rings as a one off just for them creation which can then be kept and gifted as a long term memory for the closest guests all of a sudden £10 to £30 each suddenly feels quite reasonable?

Good luck!

Kev

get an allen hover mower, will deal with all of that for you!

Did you buy it from a trader?

If yes I'd take it back.

the BR 600 is also brilliant with snow.

Kev

there a place on croydon lane in banstead if you get stuck.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3353025,-0.1626104,3a,75y,140.78h,79.64t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sKv-wvZFvfYyo9SJwPSZ0zA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

there are 2 elements of this....

1 what do you need to cover food etc

2 what do you need to cover working away from family

for 1 i think £30 is ok (either as £30 cash payment or receipts for up to £30 to be refunded by the company)

for 2 it depends on the individual and how often, for young single people they will probably do it for nothing but if they have a young family they will probably want a bit extra....

Kev

where abouts are you based?

Kev

if its getting spark and fuel it may be worth checking compression (although the amount of spark and fuel may still be the problem).

Brilliant mowers, I've had a few of these and allen 218's.

Buy them in the winter for £40-£80, and run them till they stop.

The Tecumseh engine is a bit tricky but if you buy them cheap enough (in the winter) you van build up some spares.

Kev

etsy.com ??

Lovely Bench

have you done anything to stop the ends from splitting (down)?

thanks

Nothing to do with me but worth a share.

Kev

1stcallnigel | eBay

( meant vintage not retro)

should get them to the (weald) wood fair, thats worthy of a 2 hour special for sure.

great piece! shame it was not very long.

I liked your "first person in the universe to see inside the log".

I get theat soume people don't rate countryfile, but its clearly meant as a countryside show for the whole population not just hard core country folk. I watch it from time to time and like last night it has some really good bits from time to time.

Kev

lovely work!

Incorrect, it was a proposed law that never got off the ground.

Ty

wasnt that because there was a problem with supply? but the law still stands (bit isn't enforced)

cheap engine oil is often recycled and could have some quite substantial health effects.

I'd go with food oil of any description which you can buy at pretty much any shop rather than engine oil).

really nice work, the dog in the first picture looks like it could easily be a carving as well (from where it's standing)

got an 064 you are welcome to borrow for as long as you need it.

careful of incoming services!

wear a mask!