Posted inCollege Spot
The ‘Old-Codger’ Student Diary (Autumn ’26)
Agricultural Engineering (Level 2) - Autumn Term '2026 3rd September, 2026 - Induction Day This was a whole day at college, and a whole day of anxiety. After years of…
Posted in3D Printing Workshop
Expanding my Home Workspace
On first look, it seems that I have more than enough space to work on projects, in my front room, known as 'The Cave.' With a 'huge' corner desk, I…
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…
Posted inAccessories Workshop
The Rules of Electrical Installation
I wanted to make a quick post about adding plug sockets in you home. If you look at the installation rules, you know that, in the UK, we can no…
Gate Latch: Version One
I have finally been able to create the first iteration of the new latch for the gate. Once I move it over to the centre of the yard, I want…
Posted inDIY Hand Tools Workshop
The Grace of Hand-Built
I spent yesterday afternoon building a fence on the front yard. I want to create a separated space that sits in front of the workshop. The fence will section off…
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…
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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…