Archive for February, 2008
More of a wimper than a bang
I got a response from Cilit Bang today, Reference No: 14541840Thank you for your email regarding Cillit BangWe would not recommend the use of Cillit Bang for preparing steel sheet or tubing before brazing or soldering, as it has not
Posted in: Uncategorised
Tags: Chemicals, Cilit Bang, Cillit Bang, Cleaning Metal
More grinding
I’ve been sent a couple of useful links on grinder jigs that you can make. Gadget builder – Tinker Lautard – Tinker Tool and Cutter Grinding Jig There’s also a useful book in the Workshop Practice Series, called Tool and
Posted in: Grinding
Tags: Grinder, Jig, Kennet, Quorn, Tinker, Worden
Benches and Bench Grinders
This weekend saw the drilling and first coat of paint for the new bench legs. Due to the need to let the paint dry for 24hrs and not really wanting to paint them inside the shed, I’ve waited till a
Posted in: Grinding, Woodworking, Workshop Furniture
Tags: Bench, Grinder, Painting
Bang!
Why would anyone want to clean a penny? asked a comedian last week at the “Poodle Club” comedy evening in Stoke Newington. At the time, I just chuckled and agreed that it was just a crazy suggestion by Mr Shouty,
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Tags: Brazing, Chemicals, Cilit Bang, Cillit Bang, Cleaning Metal
Choose lathe
Choose lathe.Choose a chuck.Choose a tool.Choose a work piece.Choose a 12in angle plate,Choose cross slides, micrometers, parting off tools, and electrical hacksaws.Choose good lubricants, sharp tools and quality measuring instruments.Choose fixed steady and travelling steady.Choose a tail stock.Choose your drills.Choose
Posted in: Lathe
Tags: Trainspotting
Snails
When cleaning out the cupboards in the side of the shed some damp was found in the back of the lower ones. Looking round the side of the shed, I discovered a large pile of items that were leaning part
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
