The Trailer Lives!
I was given a trailer quite some time ago, and I have kept it on my drive ready to do a bit of work on it. The jobs included: Fit…
Cleaning Rusted Cell Connections
I regularly get toys that have leaking battery cells left in them. This makes a mess of the connections and often stops the toy getting the energy it needs to…
The Importance of a Clean Chain
Like all machines, bicycles will not last if they are not looked after. Bearings might go in the wheels, the bottom-bracket, or even the handlebar stem. One area that is…
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The Dawn of a New Kitchen
In the past few weeks, Steph has had a new kitchen installed. The old one had been active for twenty-six years and it was time for it to be skipped.…
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Find: 1970s Tom and Jerry Egg Cup
Okay, so it’s not a wow item, but I thought this was a cute find. It was part of three different products that could be bought, and in most cases,…
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 inDesign Technology
Life Under Self Power
We are trying so hard to create a sustainable future, technology growing with the progress of engineering. We see fields of large windmills resting on the hills like gathered Spring…
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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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…