Find: 3D View Master (1950s)
This is a real gem. I have a later View Master in my collection, that has a speaker built into it. This one, is a beauty from th 1950s. It…
Find: Unknown Battle Crawlers
I got these from a friend that sells for a local charity, and they reminded me of Zoids from the 80s. These are cell powered, rather than wind-up, and seem…
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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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…
Find: Official BB-9E Droid
It's another beauty from the charity shop, or so I thought. The overall presentation of it, is nice. Its weight and build quality is not bad, either. Where it lacks,…
Find: 9203 Duplo Toolo RC Unit
This was found on eBay as I needed a Toolo Shank. The hand-tool is an expensive grab, closest to UK stocks will set you back at least £8. A new…
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Find: Tool Utility Shelf
Since the inception of the workshop, I have been grabbing secondhand tools and furniture to fill it out. A few months ago, I picked up an incredible piece of kit…
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Find: Echo Gen 3 Bracket
Echoes can often be in the way. They take up sideboard space, or can eaily be in the path of hazardous problems, at least as far as electricity goes. I…
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Find: Einhell 18v Wet/Dry Vac
Gumtree occasionally comes through. I managed to get this vac, from near my home, for £20. They retail at £50-£60, depending on the current sales. As I have Einhell tools,…
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Find: The Breton Plotter
Also known as a Portland Course Plotter, this was an amazing find at £2.50. Captain Gueret's invention has been on the market for fifty-five years, now, and it still useful…