Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

SteveA

Veteran Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    3,242

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by SteveA

  1. SteveA
    Hey, it's not just my opinion. You are right that I'm not 'born in the USA'. However, I have toured the entire country for nearly three years and have friends, family & work colleagues that still live there. hmmm. maybe some US law is an ass? cheers, steve
  2. SteveA
    Fact is that the USA population has a huge percentage of gun ownership and has the highest gun related death rate of every developed country across the world. Fantasy?.... nah, just ignorance to the facts. cheers, steve
  3. SteveA
    errr, I mean deaths due to bullets graphs!
  4. SteveA
    Gun removal from a vast number of the US population would be a step in the right direction. According to all the 'deaths due to guns' graphs that is obvious. cheers, Steve
  5. SteveA
    I've been looking out for used long framing chisels in 1" & 2" but have only seen them advertised in the USA via eBay. Are your Henry Taylor chisels extra long for deep mortice work, eg for oak framing? cheers, steve
  6. SteveA
    That's great to read about how the whole process has gone so far.... but most important.... I have no doubt you will be having a happy Xmas. Happy new year too, Steve
  7. SteveA
    Apart from pest control & for sports... then it's a definite no from me. You only have to look at the damage done in the USA as an example of why we shouldn't have more guns available. cheers, Steve
  8. SteveA
    Yeah, that's what's happened, mostly.... really I should stop trying to get a good edge on my cheapo rubbish chisels that have been used for chiselling floorboard nails. I've just read that the stones can be flattened on a flat paving slab.... you chuck some sand on the slab, add water and rub the stone (figure of 8) for a few minutes. Maybe that'll work? cheers, steve
  9. SteveA
    I think you're right mate.... I'd quite like one of those Eden project bio-domes on our farm. cheers, Steve
  10. SteveA
    A total washout so far.
  11. SteveA
    I've been using a combination oil stone but it's worn unevenly - is there a way to flatten them? cheers, steve
  12. SteveA
    Yeah, the Witherby one feels very nice - feels like it's half way between a firmer chisel and a paring chisel.... but I won't be wacking the hell out of it, which is why I got the 1" firmer. I need to sort out my sharpening setup. Can't afford the diamond stones so it's gonna have to be various grades of sandpaper. Any top tips for sharpening on the cheap? cheers, Steve
  13. SteveA
    1" firmer chisel by Crookes & Co (dated 1937)....
  14. SteveA
    I picked up a couple of used chisels off eBay.... 1 1/2" inch Witherby bevel edged:
  15. SteveA
    ....see!
  16. SteveA
    I sense technical frustrations for Mr Boulton!
  17. SteveA
    Dammit - it's such a horrible gut wrenching feeling when you find out you've been robbed. Very sad that such a small % of people give so much negativity to life. Best wishes & try to put it at the back of your mind before Xmas.... cheers, Steve
  18. SteveA
    Reversing the colours would be a start.... ie, by making the orange bits black and the black bits orange. Cheers, steve
  19. SteveA
    Yep, those corporate lobbyists know there's always a price.... swimming pool, trip to Antigua, etc.
  20. SteveA
    You hit the froe on the head there mate!.... the way it's all so neatly presented and setup to be easy to donate makes me queasy. Yay to planting more trees.... but the current #ashdieback message makes me wanna cheers, steve
  21. SteveA
    Do you have a less day glow version of the same jacket? cheers, Steve
  22. SteveA
    Hey let's not forget our massive tidal energy resource..... mixed renewables is where it's at..... down with those dirty, pesky, self interested, fossil fuel & pesticide driven MP's
  23. SteveA
    Trouble is some of the underground aquifers run for hundreds of miles so contamination in a completely different part of the country could affect a very wide area. Cheers, steve
  24. SteveA
    Haha! Fail!
  25. SteveA
    I think you're right there. Maybe that's what our elite government wants?.... and that reminds me of that Young Ones University Challenge sketch.... "Rah, rah, rah, we're going to smash the oinks!...." cheers, steve

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.