Gate Latch: Version One
I have finally been able to create the first iteration of the new latch for the gate. Once I move it over to the centre of the yard, I want…
Posted inRefurbishments
The Tack Room Refurb: Hours 24-27
Another week, and another set of progress. Today was all about completing what I had started last week. I had put the inner-skin into place using pins, but wasn't sure…
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The Tack Room Refurb: Hours 18-23
The whiteboard is populated! It finally became time to do some more on the Tack Room. I decided to try a different way of constructing the shelves, so an experiment…
Triathlon Times: The Training Begins
A few years ago I had applied to take part in the Cheshire Triathlon. It was only set to be the Super Sprint (200m Swim, 10km Cycle and 2.5km Run)…
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…
Find: Joint-Master Mk.II Sawing Jig
It has been a while since I had a decent find, and one has finally come by. I have already mentioned the mitre block that I found, and this a…
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The Tack Room – Update
There is still much to do on the tack room, with new materials having been bought, today. I have taken some time off of it, but will return with a…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 60430 Interstellar Spaceship
This is the first of the new City Space range that I have built. I think of this like Cadbury putting all of their base chocolate bars under the Dairy…
Posted in3D Printing Workshop
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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Set Review – 21179 The Mushroom House (Find)
This is the second of the Minecraft builds that were found on the shelf in my local charity shop. Like the other, it is part built and dusty. Another swish…