Big taps
For a project that I started the other year I needed an M14x1mm tap which I purchased from Arc Euro Trade. It was not until I decided to use it that I realised I did not have a tap wrench
Potting Bench – Part 5
I quizzed the chaps from the BlokeyShed forums for their tips on cleaning up old wood and their advice ranged from “don’t bother, it’s only a potting bench” to “a wire brush in a drill”. I decided on a point
Posted in: Potting Bench, Woodworking
Tags: Garden Furniture, upcycle
Socket Overload Checker
The clever chaps over at the Electrical Safety Council have provided a simple checker you can use to ensure you are not overloading your extension cables. If you are using a reel type extention that the rating for it wound
Posted in: Electrics
Tags: Fire Safety
The box is more fun than the toy
Whilst walking into work the other morning I passed down Bond Street. Due to the value of all the product the shops sell the window displays are typically empty which allows me to have a good look at the display
Posted in: Uncategorised
Tags: Bond Street, Window Displays
Skateboard
I needed to move an old fridge and tumble drier which we a bit big for me to handle by myself. I had previously bought some rollers but they had bent last time I’d tried to move anything. Given that
Posted in: Uncategorised
Tags: rubbish
Potting Bench – Part 4
I’d planned to attach the legs to the top frame before putting on the top as it would give me more visibility but I found there were too many pieces to juggle at once. So instead I cut two more
Posted in: Potting Bench, Woodworking
Tags: Garden Furniture, upcycle
Afinia 3D Printer
For a some time 3D printers have been provided in kit form, often requiring soldering and programming skills to make them work. The relative newcomer to the market Afinia has a different approach to 3D printing being an “Out of
Posted in: Interview
Tags: 3d Printing
Reclaimed hammer
I’ve recently been given a rusty and heavy old toolbox full of bits. So in return I offered to fix up and restore the tools I thought would be useful for the origional owner and put them in a much
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Tags: Tools
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
