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So I was amazed to see these today. At the Black Country Museum, well worth a trip for anyone interested in old times, industrial history or just lots and lots of wrought iron! The smaller of these was 28lbs. The guy reckoned the behemoth was about 50lb. It was used by two men, hence the two...

If possible. So I'm making some shelves from scaffold boards. I like the inherent strength from the thickness, the chunky look and the lower cost. They're obviously made from softwood, (pine of some type?), and I know that that always darkens, considerably over time. Is there a finish out there...

I've got a behemoth of a vice, a Record 53. Wondering what oil or grease to use on the guide rods. What do others favour? I acquired it a couple of years ago, stripped it down, cleaned it up and then mounted it on the bench. Can't remember what I used on the guide rods the first time but I've...

I just heard a short program extolling the virtues of making things with wood, it was quite interesting. Probably not news for most people on here, but it was nice to hear it recognised anyway. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_fourfm?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Was it a steal or did he see us coming?! We were enjoying a Steam Rally today and happened upon these to two planes on one of the stalls. My brother was keen, as the guy only wanted £10 each, but couldn't decide which one. So I suggested that we get the pair for £18, the seller agreed so we...

Here's the second question. How best to renovate or replace the drum on this; It's another tool that I inherited from my late father, another of his homemade jobs, based on a big old lazy industrial motor, (so no shortage of power). I'm not sure if it's a drum or spindle sander, hence the...

Evening all So I've got two questions this evening! Here's the first. I picked these pair of what I thought were secateurs up from a car booster recently. I've just looked at them again and now wondering if they're actually some kind of scissors instead, maybe for some special application. Any...

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Hello again. Another project, another question, sorry! So I've got myself a decent Kity 613 Bandsaw. It's a great machine, after I fixed a couple of initial problems, but the dust it kicks out is a bit of an issue. It seems to come out of every orifice and the whole saw and everything in the...

Hi all I need to do some renovation work on a garden bench and looking for some advice/recommendations on paints. It's cast steel, I guess, with teak slats. The wood is easy enough, I'll just sand then oil it. For the metal the plan is to wire brush any loose stuff off, (not a lot as it's...

Here's yet another bandsaw thread, I know there's been rather a lot already. Sorry! So I'm currently in the market for a bandsaw. For general use and also more specifically for cutting blanks for wood turning. I'm only a hobbyist, looking to spend as little as possible, but wanting to get a...

Hello So I've been lurking on here for the last couple of years, soaking up the wealth of knowledge on all sorts of interesting subjects that I've found. Thanks everyone. I don't focus on anything in particular, but having been brought up to be practical and as self-sufficient as possible I...