Posted inPower Tools Workshop
My Poorly Pillar
So, the Clarke pillar drill, that I bought from a chap on Gumtree, is a little poorly. The drill is running well, but the controls are not. On the right…
Posted in3D Printing Workshop
Expanding my Home Workspace
On first look, it seems that I have more than enough space to work on projects, in my front room, known as 'The Cave.' With a 'huge' corner desk, I…
Posted inAccessories Workshop
The Rules of Electrical Installation
I wanted to make a quick post about adding plug sockets in you home. If you look at the installation rules, you know that, in the UK, we can no…
Gate Latch: Version One
I have finally been able to create the first iteration of the new latch for the gate. Once I move it over to the centre of the yard, I want…
Posted inDIY Hand Tools Workshop
The Grace of Hand-Built
I spent yesterday afternoon building a fence on the front yard. I want to create a separated space that sits in front of the workshop. The fence will section off…
Posted inHand Tools Workshop
That’s No.5
A quick note about a new addition to the Workshop. Late, last week, I was given a fully functioning Roebuck No.5 vice. It’s quite a twee item when placed next…
Find: Joint-Master Mk.II Sawing Jig
It has been a while since I had a decent find, and one has finally come by. I have already mentioned the mitre block that I found, and this a…
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3D Print: Lock Cover
Upon adding an extra lock to the Workshop’s door, I decided that I must cover the hole to protect it from the rain. At first, I thought about using parts…
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A Two Tool Review – Bolt Extractors and Mitre Saw Jig
The Bolt Extractors (£7.99) I often find that old screws will lose their heads before they can be retrieved from their seats. This leaves the shaft in the material and…
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…