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An unexpected find buried in the garden
At the weekend we started on a project to plant some small shrubs along the boundary to grow into a hedge. But we didn’t know what we would uncover.
Posted in: Garden
A new home for Workshopshed
There are some radical changes for the workshopshed. I’m currently boxing up the tools and materials so I can relocate to a new workshop.
Posted in: Shed
Tags: Cleaning, dust extraction, gas, Sponsored
Maplin Back Online
As Mark Twain once said, “The report of my death was an exaggeration”, so it seems with Maplin. Back in 2018, Maplin went into administration following some complex financing from Venture Capitalists. However, the brand name was bought out and
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: Components, Maplin
Rabbit ear repair
Since leaving the comfort of his shelf in B&M Thumper has had an enjoyable life with his adopted family amongst the Hydrangeas. Things changed a bit when they ventured into the less sheltered part of the garden. He got a
I am a Maker
Some people ask me why I make and repair things? “Why not just buy a battery charger”, they ask when I decide to build one from some spare parts I had down the shed. “Who invests their time and money
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Calbourne Water Mill
Calbourne Water Mill & Rural Museum is located at the North East corner of the Isle of Wight. There’s been a mill on the site since before the Domesday Book was written in 1086. I had a chance to visit just
Posted in: Exhibition
PSTOIC Medal 2018
The theme for 2018 PSTOIC reunion was “Something futuristic”. So I made an Adventure game inspired medal for the winner of the best futuristic something.
Posted in: PSTOIC Medals
Materials: Acrylic
Tags: lathe, medal
DIYODE Magazine
Just this month a new electronics and making magazine has launched from a publisher in Australia. DIYODE magazine has a great mix of features, education and projects. The magazine style seems to be an easy read but without dumbing down.
Posted in: Inspiration
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
