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I am in Hong Kong on a business trip and had a couple of hours to kill so I got someone to contact the local agent for Mugingfang. They suggested a small shop at 486 Reclamation Street close to Mong Kok MTR station exit A2. (This and other places nearby are mentioned on one of the Aussie sites...

I am considering replacing the leaded diamond pattern windows in my home as they are originals from 1933 in Crittall frames. The panes are bowed and more importantly some of the opening casements are corroded and some will not close properly. Most of the frames which are timber are in good...

I have some old screwdrivers some which are wooden handled. Over the years they have been abused and I would like to refurbish them. I have a job lot of old shipyard brass screws which I bought in 1973 and I have been using these over the years particularly outdoors. Old styled wooden handled...

Hi, I have acquired six Record sash clamp heads over the past months (both Nos 130 & 140) to complement my other metal sash clamps. I was wondering what would be the best choice of timber for the 2" by 1" battens upon which the heads are mounted. In choosing the timber type, I assume you need...

I am looking to buy a garden shredder. I bought what I thought was a sturdy electric machine but it was not very effective and will not now start. Moreover, material has to be barrowed from storage and back to disposal. I have a large garden and produce a 6ft high pile of soft and hard cuttings...

Picking up on a separate string about Japanese chisels. I am lucky enough to visit Japan occasionally. Earlier this year I went skiing (my major passion) in a very small town in northern Hokkaido. While there I bought some Japanese tools in the only tool outlet, a local equivalent of B&Q. My...