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Has anyone else noticed that Axminster have introduced a craft range of machinery, some is available now, but most is due later in the year, most of it seems really well spec'd for the price, https://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-craft-launch

......... found this searching around for steam powered models etc, and thought some might like to see this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WXHNBM ... e=youtu.be

.....this time it's a drone (hammer) , well i have pre ordered one online, never used one before so this will be a new experience, don't know much about them, but for the money this looks reasonable, https://www.aldi.co.uk/drone-camera/p/084693224915600

Hi all, it has been a while since i have been on here, although i have been browsing have rarely logged in, well things have moved on a bit, my upcoming projects will be started soon, but first i wanted to share my new temporary/permanent workshop, just to clarify no tools will be left in it...

Having watched a few hours worth on turning, it got me thinking if people actually used the items they make, mainly stuff like bowls and goblets, i know they won't last a lifetime but isn't that the purpose of turning a bowl for example, to use it until it no longer functions then turn another...

Having never owned or even used a lathe before, some upcoming projects would allow me the opportunity to get one, which will be in the new year, i have researched and watched some youtube videos and bookmarked some of them, i have decided to get the Charnwood w824, as it fits my needs, it is an...

not sure where to post this as covers most materials, but anyway found this online guide for drill speeds for different materials which might be handy for others, and it can be downloaded, https://www.fnal.gov/pub/takefive/pdfs/ ... _Chart.pdf

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4944190 ... :494419028

just came across this site which might be useful for others, http://www.wood-database.com/wood-finder/

:shock: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4710497 ... :471049702

as the weather is turning and some of my projects require me to be outdoors, i have turned my attention to my other hobby, and owing to the fact that our spare room isn't much used for anything else swmbo has given me permission for a permanent layout( model railway), so for the last few weeks i...

I am planning on starting 2 boat builds in the early part of 2018, both will be pontoon style, a 6ft one for me to fish from,and the other slightly bigger for cruising but has to accommodate a wheelchair, i have some ideas in my head but nothing down on paper yet, i am leaning more to doing...

This one unfortunately does have issues, the sole is pretty flat both along the length and across the width, but the sides are not square to the sole and are about 2mm out, so no good on a shooting board unless you need a 2mm angle, then the frog adjuster does not fit into the slot on the frog...

This one i think must be from an earlier batch, there is no storage box or case for this one, the casting is reasonable but the sole is pretty much flat across the width but there is a slight hollow on the length, it did take shavings with no fettling but not very well,but a quick hone did...

First impressions, well packaged, the handles are wood and although finished? are dull in appearance compared to the stock photos, After cleaning the plane to remove the oil coating ( just wiped with a rag at this stage), it is a clean casting and nicely finished ( didn't pay too much attention...

Today i purchased a #3, a #4 & 60 1/2 combo,and a #5 from uktoolcentre, i only got the #3 to push it over £75 for free delivery, i have looked online for reviews and tbh there isn't a great deal and what there is are very mixed, so i thought i would take the plunge and do some proper reviews on...

so as not to hijack other threads, i have bagged one off ebay, brand new never used, got it very very cheap, but as i understand it should come with a 4mm cutter, but i can't see one in the photos of it, i'm not too concerned at this and i know that original cutters are like hens teeth made from...

...... i was wondering how strong hot melt glue was and found this yt video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oba6ZYH1pbA

Not exactly woodwork related ( apart from the frame to go around it 8) ), and me being reluctant to spend £20 + for a light for the shed, i made my own led light panel out of some scraps of polycarbonate sheet and some led strip i got from china, total cost including some silicone less than a...

Hi all, will be getting a 9" x 3" length of redwood later this week, and i will be resawing it to the sizes i need, is there anything i should be aware of regarding grain direction to reduce the risk of cupping and twisting, i will cut into approx lengths before doing the ripping, resawn sizes...