Posted inMicro Tools Review
Two Tool Review: Dremel Vise and Workstation
It really comes down to the quality that is expected from Dremel products, and these do not disappoint. It have had them for a while, now, using them periodically. To…
Posted inAccessories Review
Tool Review: More on That Charger…
As promised, I wanted to document the new 6v and 12v charger that I have purchsed to give some old cells, new life. From a first look, it is robust…
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Tool Review: First Looks – Spoke Driver
Taking my road bike out for the first time saw an issue with two spokes. At first, I thought they had snapped, but they had actually just come loose. So,…
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…
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…
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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…