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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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Robots in the Kitchen
Ever since the 50s, we have been keen to see the emergence of robots doing all of our chores. The Jetsons had Rosey (Rosie on some sites.) A housemaid with…
Posted inDesign Engineering Technology VR
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 inHealth
Losing the Stodge
In the past, I have recorded weight loss. Sometimes it was successeful, other times, not so much. One time, in particular, I began a Blog about it and wanted to…
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 inEngineering Science Thoughts Tools
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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Installing a Television Reflector (Satellite Dish)
Having lived in my house for more than three years, I felt it was time to get some live TV. The signal here is poor and even with a booster,…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
The Emergence of Information
When the Internet was first sprawled out before us, it was a nerd's playground. I was one of them, surfing the ultra-slow net with a 14.4 modem. The cost of…