SpondonBassed

Some solders, supplied in the form of bars, contains enough tin to emit a sound called a "tin cry". It is a faint noise that the alloy makes as it is stressed such as during a sharp bending action. Interesting that.

Hearing that makes me feel like Muttley receiving a medal.

I can't wait to see how your scarf joint demarcation looks after the neck carve.

I have no problem with it. All you need is the correct temperature on your iron.

Welcome Kev.

Drill bits do not make a perfectly round hole despite appearances. That's what reamers are for. The drill bit's nominal size is for a hole finished with a reamer. The drill bit's actual size allows for a little inaccuracy in the hole that can then be cut to size, if required, with a reamer.

Welcome Op451

Congratulations on your NAD (New Amp Day).

Where did you get that from? There was no sham. It was merely a matter of etiquette agreed between a large well respected company and the pool of agencies that supplied sub-contractors after the company decided it wanted to take on some of those subbies. An unwritten ruling, if you will. [unsubscribes from topic]

There were several agencies involved and no apparently not. I was not aware of an issue until you mentioned one.

Welcome Cjord.

Welcome Keith.

Sounds like a soft case with hard bits in it. Can you show us an image so that others might avoid suffering the same way please? As for your neck, a refinish may be possible using the slurry and buff method. Again, a few high quality images of the neck will help you to get some suggestions. @Andyjr1515 might then assess for you whether the damage to your neck can be reversed.

Refer to the part of my post that I have already had to repeat above: Finder's Fees. Also bear in mind that I was doing this thirty years ago, before contractors had rights to holidays and such. That is all. There are many other posts on this topic. I think I've been here long enough.

Welcome Bas.

It's just that the agencies don't want the companies they supply subbies to to poach "their" people.

Just wait 'till The Tall Faeces meet the fans... it'll be a BIG hit.

That's not what I said.

You've made a good job of the polishing. May I ask what you used?

I know... he really shouldn't wear shorts at his age. (winks in @skankdelvar's direction)

A bit fussy for my liking, sorry.

Strangely Brown? From the web log Blackadder Scripts.

I may reproduce that colour scheme for my next build. (PS: I missed the large model of the moon when it was on display at Derby cathedral recently. Bummer.)

Ouch. If you, with your experience and contacts, can still feel like that what point is there in amateurs like me practising? Another way of looking at it is; if you, with your experience and contacts, can feel like that, I'm not the only one... My sympathy. I have periods when I feel the same way. One of them lasted for thirty years.