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Hello, Does anyone still use their Yankee screwdriver. At one time is was very much the driver to reach for first. I have two Stanley Yankee drivers, my own one being around 18 inches in length, and I now have my dad’s which is an enormous model about 30 inches long. I see that one can now get...

Hello, It would seem that Screwfix catalogues are to become something of the past. Like others you will only be able to browse online. Unfortunately Axminster Tools did this sometime ago. It is all very good if you know what you want but sometimes it is impossible to find what you want by...

Hello, I hope to start tomorrow, Regards

I am having terrible trouble drilling through 3mm stainless steel. I have newly sharpened the drills for the job, I need a 10 or 12mm hole. I can’t get the drill to cut, quite the opposite, red hot and burning metal. Someone I have spoken to recommends cobalt drill and a cutting paste instead of...

Have one now so ok

An impressive display of very fine woodwork is on display on Cowes waterfront well worth a look, all the boats are Uffa Fox designs, about 40/50 boats, all wooden, seen yesterday.

Hello, I have recently fitted iroko hardwood gunwhale to my fishing boat, and the result is very good. One gets a lovely sheen and it looks very pleasing with a real wood feel.

Hello, 3 in 1 oil use to come in a lovely tin with a wonderful nozzle that lasts for ever. The current bottle is a nasty white plastic bottle and the most infuriating top which comes off when you pull it to open. I am constantly having to replace this nasty plastic cap but perhaps this is a...

Hello looking for a bandsaw, Hampshire based. Nothing too big, single phase, preferably bench mounted or removable stand. If you are upgrading to something big and have a good used smaller machine, please let me know. Two speed would be good but not essential. Kity 613 would be great. All sorted...