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  1. EddieJ
    Here are a few projects that I've made using oak destined to either go on the fire, or has already been on the fire and I've grabbed it back off. This was today's project.. The legs and lower ledge are 5" x 5" the top is three planks of 2" air dried oak, and the 1" and 1/2" dowel I make my self from air dried oak. This is a previous one that I made using 3" thick Douglas as a top. I'll add some more waste wood projects shortly.
  2. EddieJ
    Who did the risk assessment and spec for this project? If I was you I'd read and take in BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 then either walk away from the project, or insist that it changes. Beech is not going to be fit for purpose, and only allowing 1,000mm in the ground with 7,800mm above is just a joke. If you supply this timber, or are part of the erection team and it goes tits up in years to come, which it will, you could have alot to loose. If you still want to pursue the project, insist on using Robinia, and insist that the project company engage the services of an architect who knows what they they are talking about. Also check and have in writing any and all liabilities.
  3. EddieJ
    Sorry to hear that Shanks. It was one these that you went for and are having the problems with? I have a similar problem with my 4" Arbortec blade that I have fitted to my Metabo grinder. In my case though, dust is stopping the machine from switching off! As you can see it gets stuck around the switch. My 2" Arbortec seems fine though, and I particularly like the narrowness of the grinder. It does get hot quickly though which is something that concerns me a bit.
  4. EddieJ
    As above, they are brilliant bits of kit. The clamp can also be turned around to hold wide items. As Dean has also said, you can get log clamps and other accessories. I paid about £90.00 for mine, but be careful as the new version is now sold without the horizontal bottom leg supports. If you buy one, go for an ELU or an older style Triton. There was two ELU versions recently being sold on Ebay by the same seller, and I think that they made £50.00 for the pair. Take your time, and one will turn up at the right price and location.
  5. EddieJ
    As an oak framer, I work with green oak and air dried oak on a daily basis, and have to say that Oak isn't that great for your health. Besides being fecking heavy, the dust inflames the nasal passages, can cause cancer, gives you some very nasty coughs, and can burn the skin quite badly. I'll often come home and will be almost sun burnt looking. Summer time is even worse, when the sweat and dust mix on the skin. This week I have been doing a job which has created alot of dust and chip, and I have a rash on my neck and upper back from the contact and abrasion.
  6. EddieJ
    I have two Metabo BE622 single speed drills which I pretty much earn my living with. If you want an indestructible hassle free drill, these are at the top of the list. Crazy cutter, how deep are you drilling, and for what purpose?
  7. EddieJ
    It just doesn't happen to have a petrol engine. Dated 1908 and still not run in! It should prove to be a nice little restoration project. The makers name is Hepburn Gale Ross Ltd
  8. EddieJ
    Not the same as you are describing, but I have always found this to be a very handy bit of kit. Triton Super Jaws. As an aside Miranda. That nice nice new MS192 of mine has been stolen! .
  9. EddieJ
    Sadly I have already drawn a blank with the house owners, they know nothing about it. And nope, Interlink weren't instructed to leave the parcel anywhere else, and delivering it six doors away makes it even worse for them. The supplier is placing a claim against Interlink, but I'd also like to cover any angles. Things like this aren't fair on either the supplier or buyer, and should never happen. Interlink have no excuse. Sadly Rob, it looks like you might have wait a while longer for my order placement.
  10. EddieJ
    I have been waiting for my new MS192 to be delivered, only to be told today that Interlink delivered it six houses away from my house last Tuesday. This theft, either by the the person who signed for it, or as I suspect by the delivery driver, has taken place in Crowborough. I see no defence for Interlink as a company allowing it's drivers to deliver a parcel six doors and nearly 800 metres away from the correct delivery address. Given that the owners of the house are not around in day light hours, my opinion of both the driver and company is very negative, and I would also strongly advise that you do not use Interlink! Anyway, if you happen to see a new MS192 with a standard bar fitted up for sale, please could you let me know. As soon as I have the serial number, I'll post that up as well.
  11. EddieJ
    This could be a starting place for you. WoodLots and Chantler Timber - UK traders in mature round timber and freehold woodland
  12. EddieJ
    I collect army petrol and diesel cookers, and love the look of both the Ghillie and Kelly, but don't own either as the army stoves suit my needs for cooking, and if I fancy just boiling water over an open flame, it only takes seconds to rig up a support, and boil a normal camping kettle. Just out of interest, why do you own one?
  13. EddieJ
    Fake.. The thickness etc of the piece of holly that is growing below the head, would be bent out around the head, not vertical as shown. The mouth is also out of focus/blurred to the rest.
  14. EddieJ
    Or do the right thing and buy a Ghillie kettle, then throw the Kelly away.
  15. EddieJ
    Bloody photoshop gets better and better!
  16. EddieJ
    This one at Seven Sisters always makes me think. I imagine that it's far older than it's size would have you believe.
  17. EddieJ
    No point mucking around!
  18. EddieJ
    Never having never yet used or owned a carving saw myself, how are they poor quality? If the bar shown has only had one hours use, I can see two faults straight away in paint finish and heat build up. Paint finish obviously doesn't really matter, but the heat build up isn't a good thing. Is there more besides these two faults, or in the case of the heat build up, has the chain simply been run too tightly?
  19. EddieJ
    Ref the saw on Ebay... How is it possible to loose that much paint from a bar and have those burn marks in the space of a claimed "one hour" of use? Personally, I'd want a very close inspection of the saw before bidding.
  20. EddieJ
    I bought an Arbortec Mini Grinder last week, and have to say that I'm really impressed with it. I've only had time to have one quick play with it, but even so these only took 15 mins each to make. All done with the mini grinder, with no other tool used.
  21. EddieJ
    I think that is what I like about it. It kind of has an organic feel/look about it.
  22. EddieJ
    I really like that.
  23. EddieJ
    And this was the prototype that I made for it. Note the differing cuts. I fooked up as I struggled to get my head around the concept of it. As an aside, the Triton Super jaws that it's sitting in, is one of the best bits of kit that I have. I'd recommend one to anyone that wants to clamp wood in a solid fashion. It is worth every penny.
  24. EddieJ
    Thanks for the positive comment. Ref the time scale I don't really know as I just did it as and when I found time. I reckon that approx 40hrs work went into it, but it would have been longer had Bacho not sponsored me the saws for the project. I was just able to throw the saw blades away as they became blunt. I also only did two very slight over cuts on the whole thing, and that was only because I switched saw type and blade pitch. A nice little present. Being green oak, I didn't want it opening and splitting whilst I worked on it, so I kept applying Danish oil as I worked on it to slow the splitting process down. It worked very well, but made the job slower. I would also have liked to have just left it a natural colour, but that's life. I called the piece 'A Cut Above The Rest'
  25. EddieJ
    I had another quick play today. I have just bought myself an Arbortec mini grinder and this was my first try with it. They took about 15 mins each to make, and whilst a bit rough and ready, I reckon that with practice, the Arbortec should prove to be a very good tool. I also made this approx a week ago from oak off cuts. The shape was cut with a jigsaw.

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