Archive for September, 2015
Footstool Repair / Upgrade
“Can you put some new wheels on our footstool, the existing ones have broken” I was asked. “Sure” I said. Given that the existing wheels had broken off I knew that I’d need to add some re-enforcement as well as
Time for the Makers Movement to grow up
Robin Raskin from Living in Digital Times recently wrote about the need for the Maker Movement to grow up. She mentions three key points, firstly to match the items that are made with people who need them, to promote the
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: Makers
Traditional Woodworking Techniques and Why They Matter
Wood is a beautiful material. You’d be hard pressed to find a home in which wood does not feature somewhere. Wooden furniture and surfaces made with traditional methods really does set wood apart though, creating unique pieces that exemplify craftsmanship,
Posted in: Guest, Woodworking
Bed Repair
Our king-sized bed has a metal mesh base. Over the last 7 years some of the thin tubes have got bent and the mesh is coming away from the welds. When I quizzed the manufacturer about a replacement, they said
Posted in: Repairs
Magnifier Lamp – Heavy metal, shiny metal
I did a test assembly of my magnifier lamp and at full extension it toppled over. So a quick redesign of the base was needed. I carved out the inside with drills and chisels, and filled it up with molten
Posted in: Casting, Magnifier Lamp
Tags: lead, sheet metal, stainless steel
Rope splicing for repair and making
I have a large yellow travel bag with a big shoulder strap. As recommended this has been taken off and put in a side pocket when it is checked in for flights. However, the rough treatment by the baggage handlers
Win George Clarke’s More Amazing Spaces
Thanks to the high security composite door firm Truedor you’ve a chance to win a signed copy of George Clarke’s More Amazing Spaces. [amazon asin=1849495203&template=image&image=http://www.workshopshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/AmazingSpaces.jpg] The book looks at the projects from the Channel 4 series including those built with
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Posted in: Competition, Inspiration
Tags: book, George Clarke, William Hardie
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
