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Hi Cheers, certainly given me some ideas! I may have a go at some stuff tomorow if I can get my work done first. Cheers Dave

Hi I am wanting to make some more tool racks as my collection has spilled into boxes and drwers etc. I want to store chissels, screw drivers, files, hammers, spanners, all sorts really. I know the basic racks with holes in batton wood etc but is there anything that looks a little more...

I would say a sthyl or a makita saw, and if possible safety gear, you are taking your limbs into your own hands without but I must have to confess that i haven't worn the safety gear! I once saw a guy in sandals using a chain saw but couldn't watch and wait for the accident so left him to it...

Hi No just assemble the frames, but me and my dad are making the brood boxes, supers, open mesh floors, crown boards and roofs. We haven't made many, maybe 4 or 5 but that is all we need, we are only beginner beekeepers, with 5 hives between us. Do you keep bees then? Cheers Dave

Hi I used to wear safety boots when was working in agricultural engineering but now I have started doing blacksmithing, safety boots are the least of my worries! Blacksmithing has got to be the most unsafe practice and also my dogs seem to take pride in destroying boots but not trainers! I...

Hi Definateley makita! We use a cordless makita for metal and masonry most days and to say the least it has some hard work! The batterys seem to last for ages and they have a good feel about them. Spare batteries are easy to get hold of also! Thats my oppinion anyhow! Cheers Dave...

Hi Not really what you are after, but I found something amazing the other day; oak ages in a silver colour as you know probably. But this takes aged to happen. I was brushing the bench off (metal work bench) and all of the filings went onto a piece of oak just outside the door. a few days...

just put sawdust/shavings on, like any other fuel

Hi You can reduce moisture in a confined space by using cat litter or even disposible napies. they are used when storing classic cars to wick the damp air away. Just a thought! Cheers Dave

Cheers, I love making stuff, I do however like just trying different stuff, not one for designing first, I find a plan done after the product is allways closer to the mark! :D Cheers Dave

Hi Yeah I made that a couple of months ago, I need to make a mk2 with a stronger back bone as that one splays out! I have got pretty good at riding it, and it gives you an amazing view! People love seeing me riding it and can't beleive that I made it! I found it really good fun to make and...

Hi DaveL; I will look up morris minor driver, thanks for that! jasonB; An austin Swallow, what a shame you never finished it, they have the most amazing cab shape, have you still got her or is she long gone? Colin C; Well I am actually working part time as a blacksmith and part time just...

Hi Does anyone specialise in ash framing for vintage cars etc? Cheers Dave

Hi Are the blades on the plane the same as other planes, as mine is quite short? Cheers Dave I am also looking for the clamp, to hold the work down on the #52 stanley? I was wondering if anyone has a decent picture of the clamp, so that I can get one made, are they cast or milled?

Ref:#51 Stanley Hi What is the "frog"? I am keen to learn, but apologise for all of the questions! Also are the blades on the plane the same as other planes, as mine is quite short? Cheers Dave I am also looking for the clamp, to hold the work down on the #52 stanley? I was wondering if...