Nick@tinkers-cove

Thanks everyone. In anticipation of the imminent arrival of the new love interest - I'm gathering a few bare essentials to take out to the shed. I have informed my wife and children......"DON'T CALL THE COPS - I MAY BE GONE FOR SOME TIME!" lol

Thanks Roly...I'm looking forward to checking out everything I've read about the EX-21. Lots more work to add to the blog I'm starting.

Cool...way beyond me.

Hey everyone. I hope you're all doing well and keeping the sawdust flying. Not so in our household at the moment...my saw has given up on me! I was working on some of my favourites (Shelia Landry's Ornamental Bird Cages) - when I heard the dreaded "CLUNK!". The threads have gone on one of the brackets that hold the blade tensioner rod. The saw is (or was) a Scheppach deco flex - multi speed, and really has been under a lot of pressure over the last few months. It is a great saw, but as it was my first (and only an entry level) so it's time to say goodbye. I don't have any involvement with money at all (my wife deals with everything - I don't handle materialism very well). I always think of how much something could benefit someone else who has nothing - but on this occasion, due to the fact that my workload has increased quite drastically, it seems that I need something that will be able to handle the abuse. So...tears shed for the Scheppach and downtime, but....slight grin from me as my EX-21 is about to be ordered. So - just to be clear...it's not you're fault Shelia (your cages are a favourite in my town. I still love em' and could cut them all day!) Photo's show what's done up to now (I always stack cut plenty of birds) and I'll continue when the newest addition arrives. Kindest Regards, Nick.

Hey Stephen. I'm loving the trees especially. I presume the background is burnt and then sanded. It gives a great look. Nice work. Kindest Regards, Nick.

My thoughts exactly Marg. We're shunned by the masses, and pushed out of society. Eventually, there's only one place left for us...(Why do you think so many of us end up here LOL!) Welcome to the village Stephen...we're quite normal really. Kindest Regards, Nick (East Coast - UK)

Hi Gator. I started working with felt quite a while ago. Even the best quality felt us reasonably priced if you shop around, and it makes an interesting difference to standard backing. (Particularly on portraits). I simply adhere it to the backing board with decent PVA glue (just on the areas that the portrait top will touch) and then repeat with the portrait top board when the backer is dry. You can use different colours to create interesting effects depending on your subject piece. Hope this helps. Kindest Regards, Nick.

Nice work Frank. Thanks for showing.

Hey Bruce. Welcome to our village. Have a walk around and make yourself at home. You really will be amazed with our talented residents. Everyone is friendly, and you really must feel free to ask for assistance (there is always someone on hand - whatever the issue). Kindest Regards, Nick (East Coast - UK)

Nice work DW. I've never attempted to cut a bowl or plate, but I have many patterns.(Someday eh)....but yours is up there with the best I've seen. Kindest Regards, Nick.

Hey Steve...just 2 things - feel welcome, and post often. Kindest Regards, Nick.

Oi...Keith. Amateur? No, I don't think so - as many others here will confirm. Another good cut. Regards, Nick.

I'm loving this Ron. Cool detail work (shows experience). Regards, Nick.

Hahaha...nice one Roly. His gladioli were in the back of his jeans, and he wouldn't turn round so his face had to do! At last - somebody knows what I'm on about. I really thought that Morrissey was global (even though extremely private). Regards, Nick.

Where are all the 'Brits' hiding today? Morrissey is a bit of a national treasure over here. If you get a minute, have a look on YouTube for 'Bigmouth Strikes Again' - 'How Soon Is Now?' or 'This Charming Man' and see what he's about. I'm really into the 60's scene (Donovan - Jefferson Airplane etc, but Mozza is also pretty cool). Thanks for the comments everyone, and I'll post more soon. Kindest Regards, Nick.

Hi Ron. I have a wide range of stains and finishes, but I do really tend to favour the natural look (particularly if the wood is great quality). The Morrissey portrait isn't treated yet, but I will just use a liquid colour enhancer, then a couple of coats of high quality beeswax. Hope this helps. Kindest Regards, Nick.

It's Morrissey, Marg. The Smiths were legendary. Google them in 80's UK music. Thanks for your comments.

Hey all. I put this portrait pattern together and left it sat on ply for weeks. I haven't really had time to cut it recently, so yesterday afternoon I made a point of working on it and was done in less than an hour. I wasn't too sure about the image until after putting a backer on it and stepping away. I've quite a few more on the list to do, but I think that I captured 'Mozza' pretty good. Hope you like it, Kindest Regards, Nick. (p.s - hope Grampa Paul's ok)

All of my work goes out branded. I have a 'Peter Child' pyrography machine and I use a simple symbol on everything. I'm not really interested in adding my name, so I just brand as shown in the photo below. For anyone unsure, it is the fundamental symbol of Jainism and is thousands of years old. It represents 'Total Non-Violence' to everything living and means a great deal to me. Regards, Nick.

An absolute pleasure Marg. Your cutting has really brought them to life. Any other help...just give me a shout. (Nice comments from everyone else - great work again, Don.) Kindest Regards, Nick.

Hey Julie. Welcome to the village. If you have any pattern requests, just give me a shout. Is that Bolton Lancs UK you're in? If so, I'm just over the other side (Bridlington - East Yorks) just south of Scarborough. Kindest Regards, Nick.

Once again..."Clayton To The Rescue". Rapid help response, as always.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It's always useful to hear what you all think. I'll post more when time allows.

Nice work Keefie. I haven't tried cutting a jigsaw as yet, but if my 1st attempt is as good as yours...I'll be very happy. I'm sure they'll love it.

Wow Roly...and this is your 1st basket? Very impressive. Looks like you were meant to make more if this is your initial attempt. Keep em coming.