Posted inHand Tools Review
Tool Review: Rechargeable Soldering Iron
I have been wanting a, usable, portable, soldering iron, for automotive fixes. I chose this £20 one from Amazon. It arrived in good time and is well packaged. It comes…
Posted in3D Hand Tools
Measuring, Further than Normal…
When we measure things, it is more often with a rule or a small tape measure. It's rare that we will get the length of something more than a couple…
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Tool Review: Draper Expert Impact Driver
This was a useful grab. It is used to extract screws that are not budging by turning a screwdriver. It also helps to remover those that are chewed up. By…
Posted inHand Tools Refurbishments
Repairing the Big Tool
The time finally arrived, the big adjustable spanner was to be refurbished. I had picked it up at a charity shop, six months ago. You could see that it was…
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…
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A Two Tool Review – Nut and Balljoint Splitters
The Nut Splitter (£5-£15) This tool has been in my posession for many years. I bought it, originally, to split the nut off of a drop-link on my Ford Focus.…
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 inHand Tools Vyvyan
Another Day, Another Fix
The creaking on Vyvyan has gotten so bad, it couldn't wait the last week before the MOT is done. Upon inspection, I have found a problem with one of the…
Posted inHand Tools Vyvyan
Grime and Glory
With Vyvyan's MOT test looming, I needed to do some extra fixes. The horn has played up since I bought her and has needed to be changed. With the underside…