Posted inRefurbishments
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…
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…
Posted inEngineering Science Thoughts Tools
Safety First, Second and Third
It's a glorious Bank Holiday in the UK, so I thought I'd write a quick post to talk about safety. The word can conjure up images of over-control and pandering,…
Posted inHand Tools Vyvyan
A Lesson in Tools
As I write this post, I am somewhat annoyed. Vyvyan is in need of some TLC and I was all up for it. Upon getting the tools and environment ready…
Posted inHand Tools
Plane Sale
This is a quick post about a fantastic tool find. At my local charity warehouse, I came across these beautiful, old, planes. They might look ‘well used’ now, but I…
Posted inTools
My First Toolbox
Growing up, I was interested in building stuff. Sticking wood together and using my dad’s drill became a weekly need. I remember when I got my first toolbox. A blue,…