Archive for December, 2008
Thor’s Metalworking
With a name like “Thor” you are not going to take up a hobby like needlework or stamp collecting. So it’s not surprising that Thor has taken up metalwork, he’s also kindly shared a collection of metal work plans on
Posted in: Uncategorised
Tags: Metal Work, Plans
Machining Wood in the mini lathe
I’ve been doing some simple wood turning in the lathe over the last few weeks. I found that the local DIY superstore sold hemlock balustrade blanks, for a couple of pounds. This is a pale wood that is fine grained
Keeping warm in the workshop
This weekend the temperature in the workshop shed dropped below 0°C so the electric heater was set going. It’s only a little workshop and I’m not working long hours so I’m not too worried about the cost. However the cold
Posted in: Beginners
Materials: Brass
Tags: Brazing, heating, Workshop
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
