SteveW

If I did this right it should take you to some pictures of the day...

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to John for arranging this event. Day one was taken up with some interesting and informative demonstrations while day two was a chance to practice some of the things demoed and have a play in the forge. Thanks to everyone who took part and made the event such a success. Once I get my head around this photo posting thing, I

Funny, one of the reasons I'm so exited is because I'll be getting away from the family for two days Maybe if this one goes well, we can persuade John to make it an annual event

Hummmm....I've never been able to get my head around the split cross that keeps being shown and maybe some flowers?, but I'm still green enough to be delighted with almost anything. :)

Looking forward to it..:D

is it full time :D

The problem is invariably Postage or the lack of postage. I live in Cornwall and I've seen many an E-bay bargain ruined by the shear logistics of going to fetch it. A .99p vice ain't much of a deal when you factor in a six hour round trip drive and

I'd be looking for a big leaf spring and a draw knife tutorial...then scale-up One went on Ebay uk just the other day Minty Clog Makers Bench Shave - eBay (end time 02-May-09 20:00:00 BST)

Hi again, no sign of a mail from you John, I have sent you my e-mail addy by PM, but if there is something wrong with the system then you may not have it. Let me know if you get it please.

Thanks John, I'll keep an eye out for the mail coming through, Now all I have to do is sweet talk "she who keeps me in penury"

Thanks for the link Matt, I'll have a look at the German site. Vaughan's site makes my teeth ache, every time my jaw hits the floor when I look at the prices:) You are right of course, I could make one, rather then buy, that way I could even have a wet Tue....hummmmmmmmm

The dates sound OK to me John, but as I said I'm flexible given a bit of notice. Did I imagine it or did you mention that there may be a tool sale at Westpoint at some time, I'm on the lookout for some bits to make my life easier. Tongs and a lightweight leg vice for a start. If anyone knows of a 3.5 inch vice going cheap and a few tongs I'd be a happy bunny. One last thing, I'm looking for a mobile forge with a hand crank so I can forge outside till I get a workshop. E-bay is one possible answer, but the forges all seem to be in the outer hebrides when I'm looking. Failing that I'll have to go stone age and dig a pit in the lawn.:)