Search results

UKworkshop.co.uk

Help Support UKworkshop.co.uk:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. M

    England's oldest cooper to shut up shop in Liverpool

    Article here http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2017-03 ... liverpool/ Video here, from 22 mins http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... s-07032017 Some archive footage, sadly not much of it but I did spot one of those huge wooden cooperage planes. I saw one in the flesh at David Stanley...
  2. M

    Anyone managed to reduce blood pressure naturally ?

    Not been to the Doc's for a while so was summoned and being a good boy went along today for a quick check-up. Eek blood pressure very high. Me, I'll look into it and come back back in 6 months, Doc NOOO come back in a month, me OK. Sure I've heard of a machine that can help ? Did i dream it...
  3. M

    Expensive job lot, (bidding has finished).

    3 people thoughty this was worth over £400, although the winning bidder did have a feedback of "1" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-JOB-LOT ... 2070707012 Maybe my middle aged eyes are missing something ?
  4. M

    Very cool energy tech in Manchester

    Cryogenic storage works by using renewable or off-peak electricity to cool air down to -190 degrees C, which turns it into a liquid. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37902773 Makes sense if they can charge it off peak when demand is currently very low...
  5. M

    Quangsheng Router Plane

    Doh think the market price of second hand Record 071 is about to take a nose dive. Oh well it was fun while it lasted and they have been getting a bit silly of late. http://www.workshopheaven.com/blog/-blo ... uterplane/
  6. M

    Are you ready for a power cut ?

    Might be an idea to dig out your candles/ torches etc.. before the worst happens http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/ We had one lastr week, think it was flooding related not supply issues. Torches and candles/matches were on standby but I couldn't find any batteries for the radio grrrr luckily...
  7. M

    Huge Mitre Plane sold on the bay

    I'm in awe at the construction skills involved in making this "lump". I'm guessing the usual bent back and then precision angle cutting at the front and an extra rod added through the sole and then brazed ? maybe. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Antique- ... true&rt=nc I'm also in awe at...
  8. M

    Buck Up, this time its a mitre plane

    8 days ago. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cast-steel-do ... 7675.l2557 Just now, lmao at the price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/buck-mitre-pl ... SwPCVX~UH8
  9. M

    Wrong choice of floor insulation for a car park

    Note to self, never whinge about my cold concrete garage floor ever again. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37600533
  10. M

    Steam bending woood - Grand Designs

    I enjoy Grand Designs but last weeks silly budget for a glorified barn left me wondering where all the money went. This weeks sounds a bit more down to earth and enjoyable. Edit, Someone below mentioned a website and here it is http://www.tomraffield.com/
  11. M

    Dodgy email from myself (sort of).

    My Mother received an email from me with a link and she clicked it and nothing happened. She mentioned it to me and I said I hadn't sent one so had a look and its very strange. The email has my full name, correctly spelt and the first half of my old yahoo address but the yahoo bit isn't there...
  12. M

    A load of Bull, Taurus no.4

    Made in England but guess the lever cap could be a replacement. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Tauru ... Sw71BXPgQp Looks very late with composite handles so made in england is doubtfull, unless lits just a pile of bits aka the Frankenplane.
  13. M

    Mathieson Coffin smoother with unusual rosewood sole

    Never seen one of these before so I'm guessing its a much later addition, makes the ECE ones with lignum vitae soles look simple http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331759708849? ... EBIDX%3AIT
  14. M

    HDPE plastic or other for Dog whelping box

    I've been asked if I could make a dog whelping box had a google and found this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/MagnaBox-Whelpi ... 1297152792 made from this stuff High Density Polyethylene Sheet http://www.directplastics.co.uk/hdpe-sheet Looks easy to make and affordable in 15mm (too thin ?)...
  15. M

    Antique Chess Castle box sold on ebay

    Hopefully of interest, I'm sure you should be able to find enough wood to make your own. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371526563516? ... EBIDX%3AIT
  16. M

    1928 Marples Tool Catalogue free download

    Just found this, special thanks to AndyT and Taths for their generosity. http://taths.org.uk/424-a-present-from-taths
  17. M

    You can’t use a Japanese saw on hardwoods

    http://giantcypress.net/post/1370832648 ... -303#about Our Graham reviews a japanese saw and the guy at Giant Cypress said the above thread title. As Graham Haydon clearly proves in the video you can, but maybe you shouldn't. News to me, discuss.
  18. M

    Veritas Mitre / Miter plane

    This was mentioned a few months back on a page about the Lie Nielsen no 9 imitre plane, just spotted it for sale at Dictum tools Germany for 359 Euros which today = £262.50 https://www.dictum.com/en/tools/woodwor ... =qXYlHFhl6 Short Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW_28VR5y0I Can't...
  19. M

    Infill with unusual adjuster sold on ebay

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTIQUE-BRASS ... 7675.l2557
  20. M

    Star Wars (no spoilers please)

    Just returned and all I say is I'm glad I went. Wasn't planning on going yesterday morning but read something I wish I hadn't so decided to go ASAP to prevent any further problems. So if you are planning on going hurry up because you will hear things and it might take some of the enjoyment...
Back
Top