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The Perplexity of Tools
Despite the need to use the word in the title, just because... I want to ask a perplexing question: Is it possible to be able to fix anything on your…
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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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CAD it be Better?
As a youngster, I worked hard to find new ideas and had an entire folder of inventions and designs. I would spend hours sketching them and even built a few…
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…
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Safety First, Second and Third
It's a glorious Bank Holiday in the UK, so I thought I'd write a quick post to talk about safety. The word can conjure up images of over-control and pandering,…
Posted inAccessories Engineering Workshop
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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Bring Back the Sand
I was made aware of an interesting article, recently. As Louisiana's coast erodes away, there is an innovative attempt at saving it. This option is about turning glass into sand…
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Protect the Shed People
As we progress, we are always threatened by big business muscling in on our ideas. How can a small-time inventor compete with everything that happens with huge investments and quick…
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Inventors and Theft
A few days ago saw the birthday of one the UK's most well known inventors, Sir Alexander Graham Bell. It got me thinking about inventions that were suspected as being…