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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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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 inHand Tools Review
A Two Tool Review – Nut and Balljoint Splitters
The Nut Splitter (£5-£15) This tool has been in my posession for many years. I bought it, originally, to split the nut off of a drop-link on my Ford Focus.…
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Workshop Update
The D-Wing is coming along like a charm. Today, I have added more boarding to the walls. It should be the last of it, as the place above the window…
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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
New Tool: Separator Tool
With Vyvyan in need of a brake service, I have needed to add to my tool stock. I need to grease up the calipers as the damp has made them…
Posted inAccessories
The Bargain Benchmark
They are a simple metal frame with wooden battens filling in the gaps to create a worktop. This will be great for fitting my tools to them, allowing for a…
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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,…