Posted inDIY
My First Plastering Project
Steph’s lounge has been in need of TLC, for some time. With the flooring being setup for change, I decided to begin the task of updating the paint and adding…
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…
Posted inRefurbishments
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.…
Posted inDIY Uncategorized
New Shelves for Old Lego
I wanted to take this time to add the new addition to Lego storage in my abode. I am always looking for ways to store the vast amounts of Lego,…
Find: 2011 Lego Annual
You can't miss the year that this was released, the 2011 is made of 1xFlat Lego peices. It's a great find, but I was not the one that found it.…
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 inAccessories Find Review Workshop
A Two Tool Review – Bolt Extractors and Mitre Saw Jig
The Bolt Extractors (£7.99) I often find that old screws will lose their heads before they can be retrieved from their seats. This leaves the shaft in the material and…
Posted inDIY Engineering Hand Tools Mathematics Workshop
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Amongst the many wooden items that I have made, there is always one aspect of the process that is apparent, the minimalisation of waste. When measuring and cutting a piece,…
Posted inPower Tools Refurbishments
The Tack Room Refurb – Hours 1-7
And so it begins... So, I finally got started on refitting the Tack Room at the stables. This has been discussed for more than a year and I had yet…