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A mate of mine has some quite sizable bits of bog oak. He was thinking of getting me to produce mouldings from it. It seemed like a very interesting project but I now think I'll steer well clear as it's supposed to be a lot harder than oak. The bottles of Hobgoblin are calming me down nicely and Mog...

I've just finished a job that I don't want to see again. A corporate client requested 15 frames containing limited edition watercolours. The moulding was a flat 2" barefaced oak with a wax. No problem methinks and sets to work. Problems started when I started to cut the moulding. It was so hard...

kaptain.kopter wrote: At 07:47 in the morning?

I'm impressed.

Just realised you're in Australia, so with time difference,not that impressed

Memo to self, should read the whole message in future

vfmarky wrote:...goes drops...oh sod it pour me another red

At 07:47 in the morning?

I'm impressed.

I saw a couple of shows from the last series of the Apprentice and couldn't believe just how bad the contestants were. I'm not placing myself as ' the consummate professional', but I wouldn't have hired any of them to sweep the workshop, never mind meet a customer. They seem to be lazy, self centred...

we used to dream of 'avin axe..........................

Just for Merlin: The Royal Navy found they had too many officers and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any officer who volunteered for retirement, a bonus of £1,000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two points on his body. The officer got to choose what t...

[quote="Moglet"] and I've been reminded that there's a huge Steve Hackett hole in my music collection. [url=

I'm a big Steve Hackett fan and would heartily recommend 'Momentum' as a fantastic album that you shouldn't be without.

OY OY OY

Good job I can still type as I've left the voice in the pub. Magnificent men in red. :D Just the small problem of the Gauls next week then. Oh, the current Mrs. Chadwick is also happy as she's a sweaty sock. One of the worst international matches I've ever seen but the Jocks definitely deserved it.

[quote="Spit"]Talking of old tracks, this is a regular youtube pitstop for me

Thanks for posting this. I first saw that film on an Old Grey Whistle Test New Years Eve special, probably 1980. Brings back many happy memories of first love and all that.

I totally forgot about St. Davids day and was photographing a wedding in Suffolk. I noticed a guest wearing a daffodil buttonhole and the penny dropped. Needless to say, a quick bit of horticulture with the trusty Leatherman in the hotel garden saw me suitably attired for the day. Now to the rugby.....

It would be great if everyone new to this industry went to a framing school and learned the basics! Great idea. However, the two week basic course I went on delivered loads of bad advice and techniques that I've only rectified due to being on this forum and taking advice from true professionals. Wi...

[quote="WelshFramer"]Far better to stress the good aspects of service. We could offer the winner the JGF prize for supplier of the year. Love the idea of that. This way it's seen as a positive award. For all those who don't win, try harder. I'm sure all the major suppliers read the forum a...

Well, if everybody else seems to be changing their avatars.....

prospero wrote:What's the greatest rock album ever made?

My votes on Deep Purple: Made in Japan.

Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti

There's a rumour that they may play the Millenium Stadium late in the year. Definitely not missing that one after losing out on the O2 raffle.

In the back room I tend to have Planet Rock. I'm mighty peeved that they are taking it off the DAB radio list soon. I don't think I can go through a day in the workshop without Planet Rock. I'm still hoping there'll be a buy out by Rick Wakeman and others. Failing that, the iPod will be installed a...

WelshFramer wrote:It's a photograph. The carving was firmly attached to a mosque.

In that case look at the back of the photograph. There is probably some writing on the back from the printer which should give you an idea.

Glad you like it.

If you have any questions please feel free to PM me.

The forum

http://www.aboutmrsite.com/

is full of good advice and friendly people.

Let us all know when you publish it, I'm sure it will be great.

Martin

Great British Sci Fi. I haven't seen an episode for years. I seem to remember being told that the cast and crew, including the writers didn't know what was happening from one week to the next and quite often 'winged it'. The 'special effects' were unusual to say the least. Who can forget the giant w...