@robin
I think your router advice is sound

@robin
Or if a drill bit is too long you could use a small diameter router bit.

@robin In the photo at the top I noticed that you have a router. Router bits usually have a 6mm shank, so you could put a 6mm drill in the collet and use it to drill vertical holes once you…   Read more»

Think I will need a massive workshop clear out to make space for a side bending machine. It looks so easy compared with using an iron.

James Perry
You should be able to get large radius sanding pads from radiusdish.co.uk
They are based somewhere in the South of England and were advertising radius dishes with a sanding pad, so I’m sure you could get one separately. 

@usadave
Welcome to the group I hope you find it useful

https://youtu.be/TYomFCRWdkg Ive decided that my favourite music today is me, so here’s a short clip of a traditional session a few years ago. Reminds me of what we used to be able to do.  I’m bottom left wearing a purple…   Read more»

@robin Good solution for roof repairs is epdm rubber sheet. It’s available on the Internet and is custom made to any size, you just need to nail down some Sterling Board (OSB) first. Much better than roofing felt and is…   Read more»

@mattbeels I have a garage attached to the house and was thinking that a wood burning stove would be great, but it’s where I keep my motorbike with a 4 gallon petrol tank so probably not a good idea. The…   Read more»

Just watching today’s live stream again as the phone kept ringing while it was on. I noticed that Mark and Carol think they are incomers to Scotland as they have only lived here for 18 years. I’ve lived here since…   Read more»