Posted inPower Tools
Tool Review: Lumberjack 8″ Bandsaw
This was another grab from Gumtree and a great one, too. Across town, I came across a great chap who was unable to work in his shed, anymore, due to…
Posted inHand Tools
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 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…
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 inAccessories Review
Tool Review: Milwaukee Drill Bits
I have spent some time with these bits, now, and am very impressed. They aren't the cheapest to buy, but they will last far longer than the average purchase. Overall,…
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…
Posted inEngineering Thoughts Tools
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…
Posted inAccessories Find Review Workshop
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…
Posted inHand Tools Review
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.…