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Cobbled together from a set of CAD drawings - https://grabcad.com/library/flying-dragon-wooden-toy-1 p.s. Don't tell anyone, but I just killed Paarthurnax. :-(

Apparently, I'm NOT allowed to have one of these over every door in the house. :( :(

I know some people use these type of things... http://www.diy.com/customer-support/pro ... uct-recall IMPORTANT! B&Q has identified a potential fire risk with the REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF SETS below which have shown excessive heat build-up in the plug of some units. We have taken the...

After laminating a lovely oak-beech-oak blank and spending ages carefully cutting it on the bandsaw this morning, I realise the template was reversed. I'm now the proud owner of a very nice left-handed banjo neck blank....

I've watched several YouTube videos about these engine. Most notably, the ones by Matthias Wandel and Bruce Yeany Several screenshots later and I almost had an idea WTF I needed to do to make it work. No plywood in this one, all recycled hardwoods - Oak, Walnut and some unknown wood...

No idea what wood it is, treewoodii tropicalis, I expect. Nicked the pattern from something I saw on Etsy. #Good tip: the veining cuts didn't show up very well so I followed them after with a spiral blade to open them out a bit. Much more controllable when you already have a cut for...

My beloved Delta 40-540 recently developed a nasty rattle. I will post a pic of the worn & new parts just to extol the virtues of regular lubrication. :-D This is one end of the rear-link between the top & bottom arms, the other end of the link was worn the same. In all, it was probably...

Just eaten a Nestle chocolate penguin with Smarties inside. The ingredients list Carnauba Wax and Beeswax as 'glaze' ingredients. Crikey. :shock:

Inspired by Steve Good's candle cube ornament, I made this version for Hallowe'en (it was something to do while waiting for glue to dry). Steve's project - http://www.stevedgood.com/candlecube.pdf Also, a pallet project for the 'hard of woodworking'. :-D Not everyone has to make Windsor...

Armed with some free plywood, a handful of bamboo skewers and the Timberkits Beam Engine instructions, I made this...

On a stationary engine site, someone posted pics of this 'unknown' starting handle. Any ideas what the logo might be or what it started? It has MORRIS on the other side. Cheers.

Sent this to my friend who loves jigsaw puzzles. She's still laughing. :-D

You've probably all heard, I picked up an old pump organ made in 1889 in Michegan. The insides were totally worm-eaten but I salvaged some nice wood from the casing. Anyhow, I had a closer look at a very nicely carved piece that the organ stops went through... Seems it's just a boring...

Any ideas what this hardwood might be? Not much of a smell, except one of age and mustiness. It was on an old pump organ, if that helps? Thanks

Our local tip allows you to take anything from the wood-mountain they have there. Been dry for a few days here, so a good haul. Lots of ¼'' and ¾'' nice quality ply. Some lumps of CLS, always handy. Some hardwood drawers. .... and an ancient Clough & Warren pump organ. Worked perfectly but the...

... it really is getting too much now. Might have to move somewhere quieter. :-D

.... but I have spent the afternoon extolling the virtues of polycarbonate. Best thing is, I don't have to make any more mess with that poxy Padauk. :-D Also, I can now go over to LED battens. That's two epic fails out of two lately, is it just bad luck or am I doing something wrong. I was...

Tribute to another one of my favourite artists.

£22.96 from Axminster - Offer ends in just under 14 hours. http://www.axminster.co.uk/flash-sale?u ... ale_gemred

I have a large wildlife pond in my lower field. This year, the local junior school have been pond-dipping and finding all sorts of plants and critters, and I believe they have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My beliefs were confirmed when we came home from shopping on Friday and found...