Thread: UK get together!

I'll just bring it along, in case there is a chance. I'd love to be able to do this myself some day (by the way, out of interest, any recommendations on what is a decent hone for us UK folks? Norton hones are very expensive.).

Norton combis are the standard for many folk. We do get a discount (10%) at classichand tools - I think. Check the link in vendors section - it may be quite a way down as I put it there about 5 months ago. There are so many stones - and alternatives like scary sharp systems, pasted paddles and chrome oxide etc. It may be worth considering just getting a cheap chinese 12K for instance and using that to touch up (there is one in the raffle ). So many alternatives that you need to prob read the honing threads and bring a few questions to the meet - take it from there.

Originally Posted by fapat5

I'll just bring it along, in case there is a chance. I'd love to be able to do this myself some day (by the way, out of interest, any recommendations on what is a decent hone for us UK folks? Norton hones are very expensive.).

I do still have a carborundum hone from when I first attempted to get into shaving, I just realized. I think that should probably suffice.

207 hours to go!!!!

Steve wll be bringing some Belgian coticule hones to the meet. I think that he said that he will be selling them at a discount to his normal price. There will definitely be a hone in the raffle from what I remember being posted here.

Hope you enjoyed your break in Gairloch, Stephen

Might it be a good idea if we drew the raffle earlier in the proceedings, rather than later, given that those who do not win what they were hoping for would then be able to buy what they want from Steve? He is our sponsor, after all

Lastly, will I be the only one wearing a cilt?

Normal service will now resume

Originally Posted by fapat5

I was just wondering, I know this isn't the point of the meeting, but is there a chance that if I brought along a straight razor someone could show me exactly how to hone it?

I did send you the programme didnt I? Its all in there...

Originally Posted by Spike J

207 hours to go!!!!

Might it be a good idea if we drew the raffle earlier in the proceedings, rather than later, given that those who do not win what they were hoping for would then be able to buy what they want from Steve? He is our sponsor, after all

Lastly, will I be the only one wearing a cilt?

Yes.

And as for the raffle i'd suggest start buying tickets at the start but draw at the end. Then buy stuff from Steve.

Are you looking forward to it yet Spike?

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

Yes.

And as for the raffle i'd suggest start buying tickets at the start but draw at the end. Then buy stuff from Steve.

Are you looking forward to it yet Spike?

204 hours to go (htg from now on)
I can not be arsed with individually colouring letters

Yes Sir Sidney, I am looking forward to it more than starting my art course on Monday

I will respell for those of a Scots persuasion

Will I be the only one wearing a "kilt"????

I think so dude. Sorry but I have too much to bring already!

Although I dont need to bring my scuttle any more. My cat jumped onto the basin last night, knocked it off and smashed it.

My only one, and a present too.

You know - a cat could make quite a funky sporran! Bit of work but you've obviously got some skills with your hands Sidney.

I don't feel like doing the kilt thing in Birmingham right now - if it was Birmingham USA then prob would but folk in the black country may just think me a big jessie. But really, I think I have too much to carry plane wise also...

cheers
Stephen

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

I think so dude. Sorry but I have too much to bring already!

Although I dont need to bring my scuttle any more. My cat jumped onto the basin last night, knocked it off and smashed it.

My only one, and a present too.

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

I did send you the programme didnt I? Its all in there...

Hmm, didn't get a program, just a sheet that said "You are invited to the ...". Could you possibly send it again? Sometime e-mail seems to just get a bit funny.