Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 40220 Creator London Bus
When I last visited the Lego Shop, last month, I saw this sitting on the counter. It was clearly a set that somebody decided they didn't want. At £8.49, it's…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 60443 F1 Ferrari and Pit Crew
I went into the shop looking for a Lego set to build. This one was resting on the shelf at £19.99! I could see that this was a good price…
Posted inFun
Old Dotty of the Sea
As I peered through my photos, I saw this old image of me in my 13 foot (4m) sailing boat, 'Old Dotty.' She was an interesting vessel, with a full…
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…
Find: Unknown Battle Crawlers
I got these from a friend that sells for a local charity, and they reminded me of Zoids from the 80s. These are cell powered, rather than wind-up, and seem…
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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…
Posted inWorkshop
Loose Screws
Continuing on with my quest for a great workshop, I was sorting through fixings when I began separating nails and screws in a large red box. With bins on the…
Posted inAccessories Find Uncategorized
Find: Einhell 18v Wet/Dry Vac
Gumtree occasionally comes through. I managed to get this vac, from near my home, for £20. They retail at £50-£60, depending on the current sales. As I have Einhell tools,…