Lock and Key
A quick post about the positivity of security. I have always believed that a theif will always get in, regardless of your layers of protection. It is about the work…
The Long Wait
Ordering online is a relatively new thing. I have been using web-based shopping services for many years and have had very few problems. The only time that I don't like,…
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What’s Next for D-Wing
As my workshop grows, I wonder what else I could fit in to my builder's sanctuary. This is a question of both physical space, and that of what will be…
Posted inDIY Engineering Hand Tools Mathematics Workshop
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Amongst the many wooden items that I have made, there is always one aspect of the process that is apparent, the minimalisation of waste. When measuring and cutting a piece,…
Posted inDIY Engineering
The Power of the External Outlet
In the grand scheme, there are many jobs that circulate in any household. Small repairs, a shelf fitting or a leaky tap fix can sit on the sidelines as we…
Posted inPower Tools Workshop
Storing Bits
The pillar-drill has made it to the workshop and I have had a play with it. It is single speed and allows up to a 13mm bit to be fitted.…
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The Dawn of the Pillar Drill
It's no secret that I have longed for a workshop with all the timmings. I am a creator and need the tools to do so. The use of a drill…
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Workshop Update
The D-Wing is coming along like a charm. Today, I have added more boarding to the walls. It should be the last of it, as the place above the window…
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Bench-A-Go-Go
The final workbench is now ready to be installed into the Workshop. I have all three painted up and in use. For £50, these were a bargain. Check out my…
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Loose Screws
Continuing on with my quest for a great workshop, I was sorting through fixings when I began separating nails and screws in a large red box. With bins on the…