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The September edition of the Salvager Magazine is now available to read online. Open publication – Free publishing – More 2011
Wheeler Dealers
I’m not much of a petrolhead having only bought my first car just a couple of years back and that’s a small practical one. However when I’m away of business trips I do like to watch some of the car
Posted in: Repairs
Tags: cars, customising, Metal Work
Knebworth Country Show
Over the weekend I visited the Knebworth Country Show, it’s not as big as the Hertfordshire County show but it does have a nice village fete feel to it. The first thing I saw was a big tent with “Tools
Big drill bits
There’s quite a few different types of drill available in your local DIY store but for making larger holes you need a more specialist tool. Blacksmith Drills These are large sized drills with a smaller shank (typically 13mm). They are
Posted in: Uncategorised
Tags: Drill
A round tuit
I’m not quite sure if the round tuit is a piece of equipment or some kind of storage container but I’ve heard that lots of projects will be finished once the engineer gets a round tuit.
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Tags: workshopshed
Nuts and Bolts
One of the things I use quite a lot of in the workshop is bolts so I thought it would be worth researching a little. Machine Screws vs Bolts Thinking back to my time in the Dowty Aerospace apprentice workshop
Welding and machining
Buildup welding is common on repairs to large axles and shafts as the cost of replacing the entire part is expensive. I’ve applied this to a radiator tool.
Posted in: Lathe, Radiator Tool, Welding
Maker interview – Mini Space invaders
Victor Coleiro from Melbourne Australia has made some interesting projects which he’s shared on Youtube and Flickr. Workshopshed: Victor, thank you for agreeing to be interviewed, how about we start with where you make your projects? Victor Coleiro: I make
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
